Laconic;
‘to express using few or little words.’
Embrace the true nature and power of jewellery; express yourself and tell your story through the act of wearing jewels.
Every piece is designed and crafted by hand, using traditional methods and sustainable materials. As a maker, my passion is to empower you to express yourself and bring ideas to life. Crafting jewellery that is made to be worn — by you.
An Introduction
Hello, I’m Lindsay, I’m the artist, designer, craftswoman and creator of Laconic. Each piece of jewellery is designed and crafted by my own two hands.
I love wearing jewellery that can easily be mixed and matched, layering pieces to experiment with different styles according to my outfit and mood. I feel that I can be bolder and braver with jewellery choices, expressing myself with more self-assurance. I really enjoy owning jewellery that reminds me of special people or places and has a story to tell, sparking a treasured memory or joyful experience.
I feel like my journey to jewellery design has been instinctive, I’ve always had an enthusiasm for design and enjoyed drawing from a young age. This led me to studying at Grays School of Art where I discovered the 3 Dimensional Design course, which encompassed ceramics, glass and jewellery, I felt like I had found the perfect fit as this combined my love of drawing with my interest in design. Experimenting with the materials and bringing ideas to life, using my hands as the tool for creation, was such an exciting experience and it still is!
Choosing to specialise in jewellery, I moved to Belgium to spend 6 months studying their Jewellery Design course. This is where my eyes were opened to the world of contemporary jewellery and also how I became struck with wanderlust! Arriving back to the UK, I graduated in 2010, going on to spend 10 years in the jewellery industry, including experience in retail and as a bench jeweller.
Laconic was born from my desire to do something I wholeheartedly believed in and was passionate about. It’s been influenced by my experiences and I continue to learn and be inspired. Those years spent at art school taught me the design process, drawing and designing to a brief and knowledge of how materials work together, building upon this by years spent in the industry learning and honing my skills. When you see and wear a piece of Laconic jewellery, I hope you can appreciate the attention to detail within each element, which has been designed with sustainability and responsibility in mind.
Inspiration
My design inspirations range through travelling; experiencing culture and history, my Scottish heritage; folklore influenced by the natural landscape and exploring design boundaries. I have an appreciation for minimal and sculptural design as well as consideration for the history and purpose of jewellery.
Metalwork
Created in small batches, I use traditional Goldsmithing techniques that include lost-wax casting and forging. The cast elements are combined with hand-built details fabricated by cutting sheet metal, forging wire and soldering.
Finishing
After each item of Laconic jewellery is responsibly made and assembled, the work is hand-finished with either a high polish or a satin surface, depending upon the design. Once complete, each jewel is carefully packaged in a gift box, ready to be worn and loved everyday.
Sustainable Materials
As an independent jewellery designer, I feel that I have a small but important responsibility within the jewellery industry to champion better practises when it comes to sourcing materials and manufacturing.
In order to be as sustainable as possible, I work closely with suppliers in the UK to source materials, this also includes outsourcing production methods such as casting. All the silver in the jewellery is 100% recycled (where possible) and all items are made in small batches to combat overproduction.
Each piece of jewellery is handcrafted using a variety of traditional Goldsmithing techniques, with an emphasis on lost wax casting, where each piece is carved in wax and cast in metal to be worked on further. I strive to make jewellery that is versatile and well-crafted but never with a machine-made aesthetic.
This bespoke, slow process allows for careful consideration to each piece and ensures I can continue to research and learn about how to source the most sustainable materials and use the most efficient production methods as possible. This also means that I can work closely with you to tailor and customise my designs to your specifications. Contact to find out more.
