Hi! I’m Ursula, and I design and make precious metal jewellery. It is something I have discovered late in life. In my youth I collected minerals & gemstones, and then qualified as a Geologist. I often admired the Arts & Crafts jewellery that my Victorian great aunt made, pieces of which have become family heirlooms. I never dreamed that I would one day be making my own.
Moving ahead many years, I had the opportunity to study silversmithing at college. I soon realised I needed an outlet for my designs. It wasn’t until a fellow designer asked me to supply her shop with my earrings that I turned it into a business.
I particularly love hand forging leaves and flowers. I also specialise in hand stamping designs – sometimes with words and phrases. I primarily work in sterling silver, but sometimes add carat gold as highlights or through the ancient Korean art of Keum Boo.
Sulie Bear was my pet name as a child – from Ursula meaning a little she bear in Latin.
