SILVER SEAS

By Rebecca Lawson

It’s no surprise that the Isle of Wight is a haven for nature enthusiasts and beach lovers. With a rich maritime history and stunning coastline, it’s the obvious choice for artists and designers looking for inspiration. From photography to jewellery design, the Island is home to many talented artisans, none more so than the creative minds at the family-run Thomas P. Cochran Jewellery in Arreton Barns.

The family’s deep love of the ocean is obvious in their sea-inspired silver jewellery. It’s an exquisite collection, often moulded from real shells, which perfectly captures the essence of coastal charm. The harmonious blend of craftsmanship and artistry makes each piece a wearable work of art.

Incorporating elements such as clams, urchins, whales, cowrie shells, and other marine motifs, the family creates earrings, bracelets, charms and necklaces with a truly remarkable attention to detail. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted, ensuring that no two are exactly alike. The textures and contours of the shells and waves are expertly replicated in glowing silver, capturing the organic beauty of the sea. Their ethereal quality serves as a tangible reminder of the ocean’s natural wonders and allows wearers the opportunity to carry a piece of our stunning Island everywhere they go.

The company has also started running jewellery workshops (suitable for beginners) from their open and airy shop in Arreton Barns. A lovely way to spend an afternoon, visitors are given the opportunity to make rings or bracelets, starting with raw silver and producing a finished piece of jewellery. What better way to create a bespoke token from your visit to the Island, a unique present for a loved one, or a wearable piece of this beautiful Island? But don’t take our word for it:

“We measured, filed, hammered, soldered, polished, shaped and hand stamped our pieces of silver, which we had transformed into beautiful works of art. The most wonderful and meditative way to spend a day with the extremely talented Tom, who helped me understand that all handmade jewellery pieces will have imperfections, and these are what makes them beautiful.” Genuine Instagram review

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