Established UK Jewellery Designer, Joanna Repton

Over the years, I have established a strong personal identity which runs throughout my jewellery.

Joanna in her workshop

Due to the fact everything is handmade, no two pieces will ever be identical, which adds to the appeal of my work.

Inspiration comes mainly from natural form, my enquiring mind constantly observing and looking for potential designs in everything round about me.

Major influences have also been architecture from the Indian sub - continent, Maori and Polynesian craft work. Exploration of different surface finishes and textures interests me and my love of colour is reflected strongly through much of my work in my use of gemstones, gemstone beads, freshwater pearls and different coloured metals, often combined in unusual ways.

I love the materials I am working with and it gives me great personal satisfaction to create jewellery which then brings pleasure to other people.

My aim is to create classic wearable jewellery that combines timeless appeal with a modern twist. I listen carefully to my customer's needs and value their feedback and comments.

Above all, I enjoy my work.

Joanna at a recent exhibition

Prestigious Pieces

Silver brooch made for Duchess of Buccleuch, presented on her retiral as County Commissioner for Dumfriesshire Girl Guides Association.

18 carat gold, garnet and black freshwater pearl necklace bought by Dumfries museum. First acquisition of new millenium to be held in Trust for one thousand years. Members of the public voted for the piece to be bought from "Treasures" exhibition celebrating one thousand years of Dumfries and Galloway.

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