Cornish origins

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Taking inspiration from the coast, Silver Origins have had Cornwall in their hearts since 1972.

The boundless Cornish coastline and the curves and colours that come alongside it have unsurprisingly in uenced the team at Silver Origins from the beginning, who have developed a unique silver jewellery collection that captures the essence of Cornwall, its spectacular scenery, breathtaking natural beauty and the lifestyle of our coastal communities.

As a local, family run business, Silver Origins is now being managed by three generations of family members alongside a team of dedicated staff who all play a key role in coming together to bring success to the Cornish jewellery brand.

Creative Director, Marcus Price, heads up the creation of these timeless sterling silver pieces, all of which are designed in house. Having been born and raised in Cornwall, arcus has a strong a nity for the ocean and coastline, and having been a keen surfer and diver since childhood has frequently immersed himself in the wild and pure Cornish sea. It seems that salt water runs in the veins of this family, as Marcus’ father Tony Price, founder of Silver Origins, was one of the fi rst commercial divers in Cornwall in the early sixties, and a keen long-board surfer.

When inspiration strikes, new designs start out as simple pencil sketches and original moulds hand-carved out

ABOVE Inspired by the shapes and colours of Cornwall

RIGHT Designed in house by the experts

LEFT Each piece is imbibed with meaning and intrinsic beauty

BELOW Set by highly skilled silversmiths

of wax to achieve the natural organic shapes and textures that represent the signature style of the brand. Silver is then cast using the lost wax method, sanded, polished and the stones are then set by highly skilled silversmiths. Everything is handmade with attention to detail and uality for the finest finish to every single piece. “It’s so rewarding to create original and tactile handcrafted jewellery with fresh and exciting seasonal collections launching throughout the year and mid-season,” Marcus tells us.

Inspiration for the collections derives from the iconic backdrop of Cornwall’s sub-tropical gardens and wildlife, rugged beaches, coastline and sea life – together with its rich Celtic heritage. This wealth of stimulation provides endless visual motives for the team to work with. Natural organic shapes, sculptured and weathered rock formations, pebbles and shells found beachcombing on the tideline, rockpools teeming with life and ocean waves curling and caressing our shores.

Every piece is imbibed with meaning and intrinsic beauty, connecting the wearer to the true essence of Cornwall. Semi-precious gemstones are often featured in the designs, providing a charming contrast with the silver to enhance the spirit and character of each piece. Elegant and simple, Silver Origins’ minimalist designs embody the timeless saying that ‘less is more’, and with the variety of designs available there is something to suit everyone, from the fun and whimsical to the eternally romantic, celebrating love and life moments.

ou can find these charming pieces in one of two beautiful boutiques by the sea. One is situated in the ancient market town of Marazion, across the water from the famous St Michael’s Mount, and the other is based in the popular town of St Ives, nestled among the cobbled streets and art galleries in the creative hub of Cornwall. Visiting one of the jewellery boutiques is a real experience, with stunning contemporary displays and interiors and friendly and knowledgeable staff to help you pick out the perfect piece from the extensive range for a loved one, or yourself! The reasonable prices may tempt you to more than what you came for. “Being an independent company, we pride ourselves on a more personal and individual service,” arcus explains. “If silver rings are your passion, then don’t miss our fantastic ring bar displays where you can literally try on every style and ring size imaginable.”

Each shining ring, necklace or pair of earrings is beautifully gift boxed to make the perfect present for your loved one. Silver Origins is proud to create keepsakes to be cherished and lovingly worn for every occasion, to celebrate those special memories and to keep us connected to the land that holds our hearts.

SILVER ORIGINS BOUTIQUES

1 Fore Street, St Ives TR26 1AB Market Place, Marazion TR17 0HA www.silverorigins.com www.celticlands.co.uk Find more like this: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

DISCOVER MORE

If you can’t get to Silver Origins’ boutiques, sit back and shop safely and securely on the website. The company ships worldwide and offers free delivery within the UK on all orders over £50. Visit www. silverorigins.com or for the Celtic range, visit www.celticlands.co.uk

FORWARD-THINKING

Bishop Phillpott celebrates a decade of bringing high-end fashion to the Cornish cathedral city of Truro. fashion

 TOP Cosy autumn knits

MIDDLE A range of designer clothing for all seasons

RIGHT Focussing on versatile, quality pieces This September sees ten years since mother-daughter team, Sharon and Katie took on Truro-based womenswear boutique, Bishop Phillpott. Over the years a lot has changed, not least surviving a global pandemic, but Bishop Phillpott are continuing to bring style to the streets of Cornwall in their own unique way.

Located on New Bridge Street, Bishop Phillpott continues to be one of the only boutiques to bring high-end designers to Cornwall, including Paul Smith, Weekend by MaxMara and Marc Cain. Along with these established designers, they scour the shows to bring fresh independent labels in store, carefully curating collections to bring joy and style to your wardrobe.

“Over the last ten years we have seen a move towards more casual dressing, and whilst we still have those extra special pieces for occasions, we have become more focused on bringing quality pieces that are versatile, making every day dressing more exciting and luxurious!” explains Katie. With brands like American Vintage for basics and knitwear in beautiful colours, Paige jeans for the perfect fi t and organic cashmere from an ukil, plus many more independent labels, the choice in store will present something to suit everyone’s tastes.

Priding themselves on their service, Sharon, Katie and their staff are there to help you enjoy the traditional shopping experience that we’ve all been missing since Covid struck. “Covid has brought to light the fact that people love a personal and friendly service,” says Sharon. “We’ve had such lovely feedback from customers since reopening, with people really enjoying being able to see clothes in real life and enjoy good old fashioned retail therapy. It’s been a real boost to hear that people really appreciate the diversity that independents can bring to the high street.”

Bishop Phillpott is always evolving to keep up with trends and meet the expectations of its customers, as Katie explains: “Over the next year and beyond we’re looking forward to introducing some exciting new labels. There has been a move towards sustainability without compromising on style from our brands over recent years, which is something that we are continuing to pursue.”

BISHOP PHILLPOTT

New Bridge House, 24 New Bridge Street, Truro TR1 2AA 01872 261750 info@bishopphillpott.co.uk www.bishopphillpott.co.uk Find more like this: www.cornwall-living.co.uk  ABOVE Always looking forward to sustainable style

DID YOU KNOW?

To celebrate their 10-year anniversary this September, Sharon, Katie and the Bishop Phillpott team will be hosting special in-store events and discounts. To be the first to know, sign up to the mailing list at www.bishopphillpott.co.uk