Anna Raimondo of Smith Jewellery actually studied at university at the same time as me, and consequently we’d often pass each other in the hallways since the graphic and jewellery design students all worked in the same building. i always envied the jewellery designers, who were basically making art out of jewellery. what could be better. it’s been ten years since we were students, and i see Anna’s work popping up in magazines and at design fairs all over the country. she makes some beautiful pieces, and i especially loved seeing her new collection at this year’s Design Indaba.
she has just recently launched a new collection called Bone Couture, inspired by a little Bokmakierie carcass that she found along the side of the road on a trip to the Namaqualand last year. you can see the process that Anna went through on her blog – it’s actually quite amazing. and check out her online shop here.