Turritella Designs

Christine Woollacott

Christine Woollacott of Turritella Designs produces jewellery in her small studio in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Multiples of the designs are created using handmade molds, and many of the cloisonné pieces are one-of-a-kind. Christine works mainly with fine silver and Thompson unleaded glass enamel. Transparent coloured glass enamel powder is fused to the metal at temperatures of over 1500 ⁰ Fahrenheit, to make colourful, luminous jewellery.

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View fullsize Subtle lattice niobium pendant with sterling silver findings and swarovski crystal fringe. The pendant hangs on a smooth black rubber necklace with sterling findings and clasp.

#niobium #anodized #pendant #necklace #rubberjewelry #colour #green #tur
View fullsize Base metal ring. Copper, bronze and steel mokume gane woodgrain patterning.

Made from Hadar's metal clay.

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View fullsize Sterling silver granulation earrings with rose-cut rainbow moonstone.

#silver #handmadejewellery #handmadejewelry #jewellerydesigner #jewelrydesigner #riojeweler #earrings #benchjeweler #benchjeweller #handmade #moonstone #birthstonejewellery #birth
View fullsize Fine silver and enamel necklace.

Fine silver, glass enamel, sterling silver chain and findings, Swarovski crystal dangles.

#enamel #enameljewelry #enameljewellery #glass #vitrousenamel #champleve #champlevé #cloisonne #cloisonne #handmadejew
View fullsize Niobium and base metal brooch/pin.

I came across some cute base metal pins that were the perfect size for setting anodized pieces of niobium. I'll definitely make a few more of these.

#niobium #anodized #rainbow #pin #brooch #colour #color #benchje
View fullsize Oak leaf enamel stud earrings. Fine silver, lead-free glass enamel, 24 karat gold wire, sterling silver posts and butterfly backs.

#enamel #enameljewelry #enameljewellery #glass #vitrousenamel #champleve #champlevé #cloisonne #cloisonne #hand
View fullsize Bead bracelet in vivid colours using delica beads and swarovski crystal accents. The button hole closure and crystal accents were added while making the piece on the loom.

I love the smoothness of delica beads!

#delica #bead #beads #beadedjewelry #
View fullsize Blue heart pendant. Bronze and glass enamel with a base metal chain and findings.

The pattern was inspired by the round brilliant gemstone cut.

#enamel #enameljewelry #enameljewellery #glass #vitrousenamel #champleve #champlevé #cloisonne #c
View fullsize Enamel pendant in primary colours with a swarovski crystal fringe.

Fine silver, lead-free glass enamel, sterling silver chain and findings, swarovski crystals.

#enamel #enameljewelry #enameljewellery #glass #vitrousenamel #champleve #champlev&eacut
View fullsize Fine silver, emerald, sterling silver chain and findings.

This piece has a very long necklace, and reminds me somehow of pirate treasure.

I really enjoy the movement of the chain tassel.

#silver #handmadejewellery #handmadejewelry #jewellerydesign
View fullsize Anodized niobium and brass cuff bracelet with base metal rivets.

While niobium is wonderful for achieving dye-free colour, it is not a material that can be soldered. All connections must be achieved using rivets or other cold connections.

#niobium
View fullsize Fine silver and enamel dangle pendant.

Fine silver, lead-free enamel, sterling silver chain and findings, Swarovski pearl dangle.

#enamel #enameljewelry #enameljewellery #glass #vitrousenamel #champleve #champlevé #cloisonne #cloisonne #hand
View fullsize Fuchsia flower pendant. Sterling silver, Swarovski crystals, sterling chain and findings.

I love the sound this one makes! It's like a little bell.

#sterlingsilverjewelry #silver #silversmith #handmade #handmadejewelry #handmadejewellery #jewelryde
View fullsize Fine silver, lead-free glass enamel, rose-cut smoky quartz accent, peridot beads, sterling silver chain and findings.

#enamel #enameljewelry #enameljewellery #glass #vitrousenamel #champleve #champlevé #cloisonne #cloisonne #handmadejewellery
View fullsize Fine silver origami crane pendant with sterling silver chain and findings.

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View fullsize Morpho butterfly enamel pendant.

Fine silver, lead-free enamel, sterling silver findings.

#enamel #enameljewelry #enameljewellery #glass #vitrousenamel #champleve #champlevé #cloisonne #cloisonne #handmadejewellery #handmadejewelry #jeweller
View fullsize Detail shot of the niobium bracelet 
Anodized niobium, base metal findings.

#niobium #bracelets #bracelet #rainbow #handmadejewelry #handmadejewellery #handmade #anodized #riojeweler #benchjeweller #benchjeweler #colour #color
View fullsize This bracelet was made a few years ago in a class with @brown.marti at the Bead and Button Show. It was incredibly fun to create such wonderful and natural colours in niobium metal using only soapy water and electricity! Anodizing niobium is magic!
View fullsize Fine silver and lead-free enamel cabochon in a sterling silver setting with an opal accent. This piece can be worn as a brooch or a pendant.

This piece is one of my very early cloisonné projects. I was experimenting with dichroic decal in com
View fullsize Fine silver and lead-free enamel cabochon in a sterling silver setting with a rose-cut almandine garnet accent. Sterling silver chain and findings.

I made this rose using Milton Bridge enamel for the red and Thompson enamel for the teal background.

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