Jewellery – Silver Jewellery / Contemporary Jewellery / Handmade Jewellery Specialists
About Element Jewellery
Proud to be different, we love to delight and surprise our customers by delivering collections of unique jewellery. Constantly innovating, Element Jewellery are committed to great design quality and craftsmanship, with a generous splash of fabulous customer service.
Bringing contemporary jewellery collections to an eclectic mix of customers is a challenge Element relish. Our jewellery is designed and developed by talented creative people with experience in jewellery, fashion, sculpture, and product design. And this, may we boast a little here, including graduates from the Royal College or Art, Wallpaper-featured architects from Bangkok and DeBeers’ Award Winners.
A firm commitment to this holistic design approach is fundamental to the Element brand and to the exciting jewellery collections you’ll find online or in our stores.
Shopping with Element / buying unique jewellery
If you shop with Element, we hope you will see more than just contemporary jewellery. The energy of Element comes from the people who work with us.
From the team in our stores, to the jewellers who hand finish our collections of jewellery. Everyone is committed to do the best they possibly can to uphold and deliver great jewellery and fabulous service.
Element has been established for four years. We opened our first shop in Hebden Bridge, a place with very cool liberal credentials, and stacked with organic cafés, delis and an amazing selection of independent shops. So we thought Element Jewellery would slot in very nicely.
Our second store will be opening around June of this year, so far the location is under wraps. So, until we come to a town near you, why not buy online?
The Jewellery ranges / Element Jewellery
Rings
Can we ever own too many rings? Element’s customers can’t help but fall in love with the form and design of the silver rings in our collections; from simple, plain silver bands to futuristic bold and chunky numbers. And for those of you who can’t help but be drawn by colour, we have a sumptuous collection of silver gemstone rings set with glistening amethyst, garnet, aquamarine, peridot, turquoise, amber, iolite, topaz, rose quartz, smoky quartz, citrine to name but a few. Kill two birds with one stone; browse the Element Jewellery contemporary silver ring collections and satisfy your lifelong quest for the perfect silver ring.
Earrings
Tactile and kinetic, there are plenty of touchy feely earrings throughout Element Jewellery’s earring collections. Drift dreamily through collections of silver stud earrings, gemstone earrings, gold earrings or resin earrings, and hopefully you’ll land on exactly the right pair for you. But wait, I simply can’t leave the house without my earrings. You don’t understand, I feel naked if I don’t wear any earrings. I need a new pair of earrings so I don’t have to buy an entirely new outfit. Let’s face it, you have an earring addiction. And we admire you for it! And besides it gives us all the more reasons to design and create simply irresistible silver and gemstone earring collections.
Bracelets
Element Jewellery’s contemporary silver bracelet collections contrast free-flowing forms with sculptural elegance. The buying team at Element Jewellery shares your need to wear bracelets that feel comfortable and sensual at the same time. And so, Element Jewellery’s contemporary silver bracelet collections have been road tested for their wearability, and of course how cool they look as they move with you.
Bangles
It’s hard to admit it sometimes, as it may seem so inconsequential. But we know that there are many of you out there lusting after a classic solid silver bangle, or a silver bangle with sculptural elegance. You need look no further! Element Jewellery’s classic silver bangles have been designed to embody the perfect balance between form and function. Each silver bangle featured in our collection is a must have piece. Your only problem is deciding which one to go for!
Necklaces
There surely must be a contemporary silver necklace from Element Jewellery that suits you. Choose the necklace to match your occasion. Should an evening necklace be worn only in the evening? Is an everyday necklace for the everyday? You decide. But just to help you a little Element Jewellery has chosen a silver necklace collection that has it all, oodles of clean and pure simplistic design.
Pendants
A pendant is different to a necklace. Sorry to state the obvious, but it’s worth pointing out that you can have so much fun with a silver pendant. Well, we like to think so. A silver pendant has a tactile playful quality. Some of our customers wear a silver pendant on a short silver choker, it gives quite a styled urban look. But wear the same silver pendant (or two pendants together) threaded through long lengths of sensual silver snake chain, and you’ll instantly notice the difference. The only thing we can’t help you with is deciding which top to wear with your contemporary silver pendant.
Men’s silver jewellery
My, oh my! We can’t begin to let you know how pleased our male customers are. They’ve been buying women’s contemporary jewellery from Element for 4 years now (we never know whether it’s for them or the female jewellery addicts in their lives), and at long last, they have their very own Element Jewellery contemporary men’s silver jewellery collection. It’s true, and it’s available to you too. The men’s contemporary silver jewellery collection proudly features a range of architectural, urban silver rings, silver pendants, military style ID silver tag pendants, you’re entitled to a choice, so we thought we’d introduce a range of steel jewellery, tungsten jewellery and titanium jewellery too. And please try not to worry, as the pendants all come on a choice of heavy weight silver curb chain or thick leather rope.
Silver lockets
We don’t wish to pry, so we won’t ask what treasure or personal affection you’re intending to keep enclosed in your silver locket. But we can at least let you know that Element Jewellery’s plain silver lockets are simple, unfussy and a safe place for your hidden treasure. You’ll definitely want to wear your silver locket for ever.
The Jewellery collections / Element Jewellery
Intrigued about our collections? We’ve tried not to forget anything….. each collection includes all your jewellery treasures…. a bracelet, a bangle, a ring, a necklace, a choice of pendants and of course your favourite….earrings! And we’ve aptly named each contemporary jewellery collection: Diadem, Sparkle, Entwine, Element Classics, Element Basics, Fusion, Cocktail, Resin, Tribal, Pod, Ethical and Sketch. And on the wedding and engagement front, we are proud to announce Element Simple, Fresh Engagement Rings, James Newman, Catherine Woodall, Tiara Heaven, Ribbons and Pearls.
Sketch
Fine lines of oxidized silver are the essence of this unusual contemporary jewellery collection. The simplicity of each piece captures the energy and creativity behind the effortless and fluid line of a simple sketch.
The fine, oversized links of the silver lariat is the signature of this amazing contemporary jewellery collection. Each sketch silver link is hand made and textured with a slightly oxidized finish. This silver lariat can be worn loosely draped allowing the silver oval finishing end piece to hang freely.
This contemporary silver jewellery collection is made up of an elegant silver lariat, a finely made pair of silver rings, a selection of delicate silver earrings, a simple silver bracelet and a silver brooch.
Tribal
Like art treasures or archaeological artefacts the Element tribal collection is unique and from the land that time forgot. The inspiration for this contemporary jewellery collection was derived from ancient jewellery, its symbolism and time-worn forms give clues as to what extinct civilizations might have been like.
These contemporary iconic antiquities have been fused with modern symbolism to form a new tribal language. Working with skilled stone carvers and silver smiths these bold pieces are all hand made using silver and semi-precious gemstones.
Fusion
This range of women’s and men’s silver jewellery was designed by Neil Wood, a leading contemporary jeweller who has been producing hand-made jewellery since 1998. His jewellery is designed using form and texture to enhance the qualities of the material he uses. Techniques such as oxidizing and applying satin or scored finishes give each piece an urban and worn feel.
Exclusive to Element Jewellery customers only, this range of women’s and men’s silver jewellery includes two silver bracelets, a silver bangle, two silver pendants, a silver necklace, three pairs of silver earrings and two silver rings.
Cocktail
Dazzling gemstones captured in your choice of platinum, silver or gold. A unique collection of contemporary cocktail rings designed by Nick Shields and hand made in the UK.
Choose from cushion cut, square princess or round brilliant cut rose quartz, smoky quartz, phrenite, lemon quartz, amethyst, London blue topaz, sky blue topaz. Be bold and flaunt your style!
Resin
A new venture for Element Jewellery into the world of moulding and casting, and new for collectors of Element’s contemporary jewellery collections too. We have been designing and working closely with our silversmiths to create a range of colourful silver and resin jewellery.
Our range of tactile bold bangles has been a big hit (featured January 2006 in the Sunday Times ‘in style’ magazine). We’re extending the range to a full contemporary resin jewellery collection of organic colourful and bold forms.
Our latest experiments with resin have included a new material – Bio-resin, which astoundingly is made from sugar and plant starch, and is good for the environment! Watch this space.
Diadem
Wanchalerm Sataman (founder of Diadem) works with a team of skilled women silver smiths from her contemporary jewellery workshop in Bangkok.
Her designs fuse traditional silver jewellery making methods with organic natural forms inspired by Thailand's natural beauty. Wanchalerm uses only the finest quality silver, and all the semi-precious gemstones she uses are specially drilled and polished.
Her contemporary jewellery is luxurious and sensual to wear. Diadem and Element Jewellery are committed to developing a positive business relationship that ensures a fair and balanced working ethos is maintained in the making of this beautiful collection. By implementing these ethics, we hope this empowers you to make a more informed choice when purchasing your jewellery. Diadem is exclusively available in the UK through Element Jewellery.
Sparkle
Delve into a world of colour, sparkle and shine! Element Jewellery silver and gemstone collections are understated and embody our principals of simple contemporary jewellery design and clean lines. Subtle combinations of topaz, smoky quartz, citrine, cubic zirconia, amethyst, garnet, peridot are brought to life in contemporary pendant, ring and earring settings. Collections are refreshingly bold without the bling
Entwine
This beautifully simple, organic and contemporary jewellery collection is reminiscent of tiny vine like tendrils that wrap fluidly around smooth silver forms. The details in each piece of jewellery are accentuated by the oxidized surface, which has been added carefully in the final hand finishing of these delicate contemporary pieces of jewellery.
For some reason, the silver necklace and silver bangle are the most popular, but are closely followed by the unique silver entwine brooch and silver ring. Each piece carry’s its own merits, and as a contemporary jewellery collection, it quite simply stands alone.
Element Classics
We hear you cry “but all I need is a plain silver locket”. So, Element brought together a classic jewellery range. No fuss, no gemstones, just plain, simple, beautiful, solid silver jewellery.
Take a look for yourself at our simplistic contemporary jewellery ranges of silver bangles, silver lockets, silver bracelets, silver earrings, silver rings, silver necklaces, silver cufflinks, and plain silver chains.
Get hooked on classic silver!
Element Basics
The Basics collection is Element Jewellery’s equivalent of the 'Little Black Dress', or perfect white t-shirt. If you’re on the lookout for versatile, indispensable contemporary jewellery, then you have arrived at the perfect online contemporary jewellery store.
Need a great pair of silver earrings in a hurry, jewellery that goes with any outfit, no inclination to browse through jewellery websites that offer the same old choice, then perhaps our basics range of contemporary silver jewellery is just what you are looking for.
Made up of great, everyday contemporary silver jewellery designs, silver earrings, silver bracelets silver pendants and silver bangles that are ready to wear. Element Basic contemporary jewellery collection is available all year round, so as the saying goes, you can always rely on us; to replace your old favourites, or buy the perfect gift.
Element Simple
Life is complicated enough without having to grapple with a mountain of wedding band designs, so Element has crafted a collection of chilled out 18ct yellow and white gold and platinum contemporary wedding bands that make choosing this important piece of jewellery a whole lot easier.
Pure lines and classic form is the essence of the Element Simple wedding band collection. For those of us who like the minimum of fuss, our understated and easy-to-wear wedding bands are as pure as the 18ct white gold and platinum they are made from.
The Element Simple wedding ring collection includes all classic profiles and a choice of width, and finish (polished, satin or scored). Each wedding ring is available in 9ct yellow gold, 9ct white gold, 18ct yellow gold, 18ct white gold or platinum.
Fresh Engagement Rings
This exclusive collection of contemporary handmade 18ct white gold or platinum and diamond engagement rings with matching wedding bands has been created by a talented and experienced jeweller, Brian Fulton.
Based in the beautiful surroundings of Blencathra in The Lake District, Brian enjoys crafting each ring and hand-selecting each diamond so that your ring is as precious to you as it is to him. Every diamond is of superior quality, and Brian ensures they achieve excellent clarity (F-colour) and is near flawless (VS1)
Each diamond engagement ring is lovingly made-to-order, and takes on average 2 weeks. Prices quoted are a guide only and are re-calculated when you enquire. If you would like to know more about the range, or would like to commission one of these stunning rings, please contact us.
James Newman
Clean lines, simple design, evocative engagement jewellery. Diamond engagement rings to lust for, designed and hand made by one of the UK's leading contemporary jewellery designers.
Jewellery Care / Looking after your jewellery
Our two greatest loves are our customers and our jewellery. We want the two of you to be together for a very long time. Contemporary jewellery, like most things, lasts longer and looks better when it’s loved and cared for.
We know how busy you all are, so our simple three-step guide should help you to care for your Element silver jewellery.
Protect
Get those marigolds out! Detergents are harmful to contemporary jewellery so it’s best to de-bling before you start those household chores.
Skinny dipping is the best advice when it comes to jewellery. Chlorine, salt water and fresh water will damage your precious gems and metals.
Feel free to take a bath or shower wearing your contemporary jewellery but reach for the polishing cloth, along with your towel, as soap and water will leave a thin film making your silver seem dull.
As you pop on your climbing boots, please pop off your rocks! Silver and gold are soft metals and not advisable for outdoor pursuits or indoor DIY.
We know you love glamour, but please complete your beauty regime before you adorn yourself in Element. Perfume, hair spray, make-up and other beautifying products simply don’t mix well with jewellery.
Store
Jewellery likes to be wrapped up safely in a soft cloth or acid free tissue, and on its own, so that it doesn’t become scratched or damaged by other pieces. Your Element jewellery comes in its own little black box, and when you’re not wearing it, that’s where it likes to live!
Clean
We all look beautiful after a good old wash and brush up and jewellery is no exception! Just like the car you drive, once in a while, jewellery benefits from an MOT. A good professional clean by a jeweller will help you and your precious baubles stay together longer.
Regular home cleaning will also keep your rocks sparkling. A mild soap and water solution along with a soft brush is the best option for most jewellery. After a soapy, sumptuous bath carefully dry your precious jewels with a lint-free towel or cloth.
Please consult Element Jewellery for further advice if you are unsure about cleaning.