Designed and made near Loch Lomond in Scotland, Linda MacDonalds whimsical award winning silver collections capture the essence of the British countryside and romance. Linda Macdonald has become one of the leading jewellery designers in the UK, Linda will be exhibiting at Equinox's Best of British Jewellery Exhibition.

1. How did you become involved in jewellery design?

I initailly started out in illustration at Glasgow School of Art. Having always enjoyed working with small detail, such as tapestry and model making, I tried the jewellery course and changed my main study to Jewellery and Silversmithing! 

2. How would you describe your jewellery?

Romantic and Fun!  I am a romantic at heart and love working with little natural symbols of romance like the Butterflies and Birds...

3. Whose jewellery do you admire?

I particularly love jewellery that has little messages and meaning such as Nick Hubbard, I admire his beautiful miniature scenes and detailed pieces that have romantic phrases/sayings....

4. Which of your designs/collections are you most proud?

 I am very proud of our stripey bird, these have been hugely successful and collectable as sets that can be added to with elements from other collections.

5. What advice would you give to aspiring jewellery designers?

To make designs that "make you happy" and your natural enthusiasm will show in your work!  and to stay true to what insprires you.....

6. What does the future hold for your company?

I hope we will continue to design and produce collections that will inspire romance and fun!  We are a fairly small company and although the jewellery collections are becoming more and more collectable and popular, our dedication to a delivering personal touch is very important to us.  There are many exciting ventures on the horizon, our main business is UK based, we hope to export to other countries in the future... 

7. Do you undertake commission's, what sort of thing have you been commissioned to make?

Yes, the main commission work we do is engagement rings and wedding rings.  But we have been asked to do anything from commemorative brooches for an individual to an exclusive range for John Lewis that will be launched this year.

8. Has your jewellery won any awards?
Yes, over the years we have been very fortunate to have picked up some awards over the years incuding .....

 

Editors' choice award for commercial vision at the International Jewellery fair London
A 'Walk in the Park' inspires competition piece. Reaching the final 5 of the Charles & Colvard's Moissanite Design Competition.
Nominated for the Giftware Associations Gift of the Year 2004 awards 
Precious Nugget Range was one of three products to be nominated for the Gift of the Year 2003 Awards and was Highly Commended by the judges in the competition run by The Giftware Association.
Scottish Gift of the Year.


You can see more Linda MacDonald Jewellery at Equinox Contemporary Jewellery.