Introduction

My progress report consists of my research into organic jewellery. My research was compiled using action research methodology. This research was done using online articles and books, as well as the Virtual Gallery of Contemporary Jewellery. I used these writings to understand the functions of jewellery, organic jewellery, mixed materials, the design process and to develop my topic. My references consist of work done by professional jewellers that use different techniques and subject matter. I explain how nature influences each jeweller's work and how they relate to my prototypes. My prototypes were made using casting, enamel and texturing metal in different ways. I spent most of my time producing prototypes, with the platinum brooch being the only project that lead to a finished piece. This does not take into account the embroidery I did during the pandemic lockdown to keep busy, as that project produced masks rather than a piece of jewellery.