Phillipa loves the making process and is thrilled that she has a profession where she gets to play and experiment all day. She enjoys trying out the many techniques and materials that can be made into jewellery, and likes to incorporate colour, pattern and texture in her work. She loves jewellery because it is small and precious, and enjoys that many people form an emotional attachment to the pieces.

Completing a BA in Fine Art majoring in Contemporary jewellery at RMIT in Melbourne at the beginning of her career, Phillipa returned to study a few years ago to complete a Diploma in Applied Art at Whitireia. Phillipa was the owner of QUOIL Gallery in Wellington for 12 wonderful years and now she is excited to be a fulltime jeweller again.

Phillipa's pieces are timeless and striking in design, bringing elements of sustainability into the mix. Working with sterling silver, polymer clay and truck tyres there is a treasure to be found for all jewellery lovers.