Craftsmanship
Sirocco Jewellery is designed and created by jeweller and enameller Kay Hammond. Each piece is crafted by hand, using only traditional methods (cloisonné, plique-à-jour, stencilling), in her home studio. Working with vitreous enamel - a glass compound – Kay continues an ancient craft. Produced slowly, in limited quantities, there is an enhanced focus on the quality of each piece. The craft asserts uniqueness, unobtainable through mass production. All sterling silver used is recycled. All of our jewellery is made-to-order. Please allow 2-4 weeks for your piece to be made.
Design Process
Kay is a regular visitor to Andalusia. Her designs draws on the patterns, colours and rhythms found in Moorish design together with plants of the region. Delivering non-seasonal and genderless pieces, her designs are a part of an ongoing study of perspectives, harmony and reflection.
Jewellery Care
Enamel is a durable glass-like substance that is resistant to colour fading. Avoid contact with cleaning agents, perfumes and sanitisers. It is advisable to remove enamel rings if they are to come into contact with cleaning agents as some of these can discolour the enamel. Keep the enamel jewellery in the box you received it in, or something similar for protection. Enamel jewellery should never be put into an ultrasonic cleaner. Do not use jewellery cleaning fluids to clean enamel - use a soft toothbrush and warm water.