Ana Simoes

The granddaughter of a talented goldsmith, handcrafting beautiful and intricately designed jewellery from gold and unique gemstones was instilled in Ana from childhood.
After an initial career in architecture Ana re-trained as a jeweller and gem setter at a renowned Jewellery school in Porto, and later graduating from The Sir John Cass School of Art, Architecture and Design – London Metropolitan University – with a first-class BA (Hons) in Jewellery.
Soon after graduating, Ana established a jewellery business partnership based in London.
Ana re-relocate to Plymouth in 2006 to work as the Workshop Coordinator for Jewellery and Small-Scale Metals at Plymouth College of Art, where she shares her extensive knowledge of jewellery with undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Ana’s experience and background gave life to her homonymous brand, Ana Simoes Jewellery, in 2018.
Every detail experienced in Ana’s jewellery is inspired by her heritage. Her use of gold, gemstones and natural stones, and her unique combination of traditional jewellery making techniques and contemporary design skills result in unique and sophisticated jewellery.
Architecture is still an important part of the designer’s history and influence; so much that the stunning ornamental shapes and repeat-pattern tiles found throughout Portuguese architecture remain her main source of inspiration.

We have more work by this designer, including one-off pieces, available exclusively through our quaint Barbican Gallery in Plymouth.