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Fog brims the moor, cloaking whispers of Celtic folklore. In Dartmoor, England, wood nymphs and changelings dance veiled from human sight. Deep within this mystical mist, CeCe Jewellery carves stories into solid gold, tales of seafaring, nautical talismans, Celtic mythology, and Old World symbols of love. An art history student from Exeter University, Cece Fein Hughes’ native Dartmoor cradled her love of all things time beyond. Roped with her connection to the sea, Cece and her mother would indulge in their shared love of high art and historical paintings. This often found the two at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum. Here, Cece happened upon a single object that would ignite CeCe Jewellery’s inception. On exhibit was a gold band from the Renaissance, a French-made bracelet swirling with pink-andwhite enameled flowers. A motif of an Old World love promise, the band’s historic artistry whispered of a forgotten tradition. Champleve Enamel, a meticulous fired-to-gold jewelry craft, dates back to the Byzantine Empire and is the foundation for all of Cece’s designs today.
Blow Ye Winds, Blow BY LAURIE MELCHIONNE Photos courtesy of CeCe Jewellery
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