Isabella Bedlington

Isabella Bedlington’s work delves into history, belief, and the human experience through fine and contemporary jewellery. She founded ISABELLA BEDLINGTON Jewellery in 2023 after earning first-class honours in Silversmithing and Jewellery from the Glasgow School of Art. Her degree show collection, "Contemplating the Afterlife," resonated with contemporary audiences, leading to awards and exhibition opportunities.

Central to Isabella’s practice is the torus form, a circular shape symbolising the cycle of life, a theme that deeply influences her work. She explores the idea of our current existence continuing from a previous one, a concept that fuels her creative process. Working primarily with sterling silver and 24ct gold, she employs traditional techniques like keum boo, an ancient Korean method of fusing gold onto silver. This technique allows her to create intricate patterns that add texture and meaning to each piece.

Inspired by the ancient Chinese artefact Bi, a jade object believed to guide souls to the afterlife, Isabella views jewellery as bridging the physical and spiritual. Her work aims to create heirloom-quality pieces that carry stories, memories, and significance across generations. She believes jewellery is cyclical, much like the torus form—timeless and enduring.

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