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 British jewellery designer and creator, my passion is to empower you to express yourself and bring ideas to life. Crafting jewellery that is made to be worn — by you
The Story So Far
Looking for a way to express yourself and tell your story?
Maybe you’d love to update your style and feel confident embracing your individuality. Your true sense of self.
Or maybe there’s someone special in your life, and you’d love to show them how much they mean to you — but you’re feeling a bit lost for words.
Trust me: you’re in the right place. I’m here to empower you to express yourself through jewellery. But first, let me introduce myself: I’m Lindsay, a British jewellery designer and goldsmith, proud of my Scottish roots, and I’m the the artist, designer, craftswoman and creator of Laconic. Each piece of Laconic jewellery is designed and crafted by my own two hands.
Laconic was born from my desire to express myself creatively through the craft of Goldsmithing. 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 university where I discovered the 3 Dimensional Design course, which encompassed ceramics, glass and jewellery. I felt like I’d 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 — plus using my hands as the tools for creation — was such an exciting experience. It still is!
Establishing Laconic
After spending over 10 years working in the commercial jewellery industry in the UK, where I worked in both retail and as a bench jeweller (doing repair work), I had a huge shift in mindset. This experience was an eye-opener; there was a focus on quantity, not quality, and everything was mass-produced, sometimes leading to sentimental pieces of jewellery being difficult to repair. I became frustrated, feeling out of alignment with my values and my desire to create was lost.
This led to the creation of Laconic.Â
The Power of Jewellery
Sometimes putting together an outfit that looks unique and feels true to our personality can be a challenge, especially with clothes. It can be so much easier to express your authentic style with a piece of jewellery, instantly transforming how you look and feel. Jewellery items that have a story to tell, reminding us of people close to us, special events or places once travelled, have much more personal meaning too. These are stories that can be re-told and remembered through wearing your piece of jewellery.
Slow-made, Design-led
Laconic was established knowing it was possible to create a business with more purpose: making jewellery that’s well-crafted here in the UK, made to last and sustainable, without literally costing the Earth. With my background in design, I knew there was an opportunity for you to have something more tailored and customised, with a story to tell, to express yourself and connect you people and places that are special to you.
Would you like a bespoke piece of jewellery to express yourself or celebrate a special moment? Please get in touch. Let’s tell your story and bring your ideas to life.
Inspiration
Inspired by travel and my own Scottish heritage, designs are influenced by the symbolism, myths and storytelling Scotland is famed for. As a British jewellery designer, each piece I make tells a story designed to help you express your true self; to bring confidence, positivity and strength when you need reminding.
Metalwork
Crafted in small batches, using traditional Goldsmithing techniques. There is careful consideration to each piece with a responsible mindset on where the materials are sourced and how the piece is crafted.Â
Finishing
After each item of Laconic jewellery is responsibly crafted, the work is hand-finished and polished. Once complete, each jewel is carefully packaged in a gift box with a personalised note, ready to be worn and loved everyday — by you.
