Standing in Awe at the Salon Door...

The person who is inspiring me most right now is Jessica McCormack - originally from New Zealand she went from course to course undecided what she would do and finally making a decision to become an auctioneer for her fathers auction house. However while travelling she conveniently met the sister in law of the head of jewellery at Southeby's of London. Eventually this led to a 4 month internship where she learnt all she knows about jewellery and decided that is what she wanted to design. They offered her a job but she decided to start her own adventure. Two years later she's currently at the top of her game voted in the top 50 most influential people of the jewellery trade. Above is her 'Salon' housing her unreal collection of jewellery art. The Salon is by appointment only and I'm currently doing my best to be invited into this vintage magpie nest!

  Jessica is focused on re-eventing diamonds. Her diamonds are ethically sourced and sometimes hidden as she says she wants them to be for the wearer not the viewer inspired by Andy Warhol who used to wear jewels on the inside of his jacket fro only him to see. As seen above she likes to take beautiful aged pieces and create new pieces which she hopes will be heirlooms, she says “I really want them to be special; these pieces will be around hundreds of years after I’m gone, so I’ve got to make sure I get the story right before I die.”  She is completely engaged with her work from start to finish and I think her drawings are nearly as beautiful as the pieces. 


  

















    The 'Wing of Desire' above has been worn by Rhianna and many other stars. Her client list also include Madonna, Cheryl Cole and French Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld. Its clear this is not her aim in designing these sparkly pieces as apparently Madonna and Rhianna had a fight on their hands to prise the pieces off Jessica! Infact its her desires within jewellery that I admire most, "For me, making jewellery is about creating miniature sculptures. Each piece is the end result of my desire to turn what I perceive to be beautiful into a tiny piece of art. I would like people to re-evaluate their perception of fine jewellery and precious stones, breaking down barriers on how diamonds are considered, worn and used, with emphasis on luxury being about personal experience, appreciation and knowledge." and "to create incredible pieces of jewellery that will become future heirlooms for people and their families. Make some crown jewels; that’d be nice.”


   Jessica has big plans for the future as she has already created a targeted strategic plan to develop her name into a Cartier like brand. So watch this space!! I'll pop in a few more wee pics of the sheer beauty below :) 

(future husband whoever you are i would like this one please)