Dyed Quartz Bead Necklace by Alan Phillips

This unique and stunning dyed quartz bead necklace has bugle style beads, and single quartz beads with a sterling silver clasp.  It has a fresh colourway which is predominantly pale blue enhanced by shots of yellow, pink and orange. 

It is 22cm long 

Part of contemporary jeweller Alan Phillips’ Memphis Range;

Memphis design is characterized by its bold colours, geometric shapes, playful patterns, and unconventional combinations. It is known for its use of bright, clashing colours, asymmetry, layered textures, and a mix of materials like plastic and laminate. 

“After an intensive art foundation course at Manchester, I trained as a silversmith and jeweller to Masters level at Sheffield. My practical skills are mainly within 3D Design – particularly fine metalwork, which fascinates me. I have always drawn and keep sketchbooks, which are worked alongside any 3D work, models, experiments etc.

I mainly make jewellery and tend to use precious materials predominantly, but have also incorporated wood, plastics, glass etc. or base metals such as titanium or niobium where a contrasting component may be required or colour interest added.”  Alan Phillips