~ Lorraine Gwinnutt ~

Hand-crafted sea glass and seashell jewellery
Hand-crafted crystal jewellery
Commissions considered

Hello! I am Lorraine and my CV describes me as a professional campaigner for injured people. But that’s only part of what I do and only part of who I am.

I have loved the power, magic, sparkle and drama of semi-precious stones and the gleam of silver all my life. And, despite living in land-locked Derby, I’m at my happiest by the sea, whatever the weather. For me, beachcombing and swimming in the ocean are a blues-beating combination of fresh air and exercise, enhanced by the prospect of finding beautiful, natural treasures from the deep. Those magical liminal places at the water’s edge are also the source of much of my inspiration.

 

So, some years ago, when I had the opportunity to learn the skills and artform of wire-wrapping jewellery it felt as if I’d come home. Now, every time I sit down to create silver jewellery with beautiful stones, seashells or sea glass, and silver, it’s like a dream come true.

 

Current Services Offered

Crystal jewellery; Sea glass and seashell jewellery

I craft jewellery from semi-precious stones which are hand-picked for their beauty and the lore and meaning attached to them, creating highly individual pieces which are rich in symbolism and which tell their own stories. Each piece of sea glass is hand collected, after decades of natural tumbling by the ocean tides has turned it into a lovely frosted gem, perfect for making distinctive jewellery which is both rare and precious.

Commissions

I am happy to consider commission-pieces, including a customer’s own stone if it is suitable for the wire-wrapping process. All pieces are gift-boxed and include information about the stones used and their properties.

* Disclaimer

Please note that the information I provide about the stones reflects my own beliefs, and other, most commonly acknowledged beliefs, from a selection of reputable crystal healing references, to help you make your stone selection. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition or as a substitute for the care and treatment of a licensed medical professional.    

Core values that I believe in

I believe the jewellery you wear should make your heart sing. It should make you walk a little taller. It should set you apart from the crowd and allow you to express who you really are. All my pieces are tailor-made for someone I’ve yet to meet, and all are hand-crafted with heart.

All pieces from 5 Elements Jewellery are wrapped only in solid sterling silver or 14k gold-filled wire, so everything about each piece is completely natural and organic. All semi-precious stones, seashells and nuggets of sea glass are linked in some way to the elements of air, fire, water and earth. The fifth element is you.
Lorraine Gwinnut
Hand-crafted Jewellery Artist