Shona Carnegie
Originally from Glasgow, Shona lives between Scotland and the French Alps designing and making jewellery and small-scale silverware.
Her main collections include work is influenced by exotic travels to India and Peru, imagery within her travel diaries, and a fascination for tactile objects and the spirit of movement.
Her most recent work includes a range of 18ct yellow and white gold rings incorporating diamonds and movement as detailing. These are a popular choice as commitment, engagement, wedding and eternity rings.
As well as her four main collections she designs spoons and trinket boxes detailed with etched, 18 carat gold and kiln enamel details.
Protect
Get those marigolds out! Detergents are harmful to jewellery so it’s best to de-bling before you start those household chores.
Skinny dipping is the best advice when it comes to jewellery. Chlorine, salt water and fresh water will damage your precious gems and metals.
As you pop on your climbing boots, please pop off your rocks! It simply isn’t advisable to wear your precious metals and gemstones for outdoor pursuits or indoor DIY.
We know you love glamour, but please complete your beauty regime before you adorn yourself in Element jewellery. Perfume, hair spray, make-up and other beautifying products simply don’t mix well with jewellery. They can tarnish silver or cause gold, platinum and gemstones to lose their lustre.
Store
Jewellery likes to be wrapped up safely in a soft cloth or acid-free tissue, and on its own, so that it doesn’t become scratched or damaged by other pieces.
When it’s ‘off duty’ Element jewellery loves to be cosseted in one of our very own stylish black boxes, or eco-friendly felt pouches.
Clean
We all look beautiful after a good old wash and brush up and jewellery is no exception! A good professional clean by a jeweller will help you and your precious baubles stay together longer.
Regular home cleaning will also keep your rocks sparkling; a very mild soap and water solution along with a soft brush is the best option for most jewellery. After a sumptuous bath carefully dry your precious jewels with a lint free towel or cloth.