Blue Anodised Niobium Crystal and Rutilated Silver Brooch Chasing and repoussé This was anodised to an

This was anodised to an iridescent blue which appears purple in some lights and angles

H: 102mm W: 70mm

as seen in rutilated quartz

These Port Goblets were masterfully constructed by Alice using traditional silversmithing techniques

Blue Anodised Niobium Crystal and Rutilated Silver Brooch Chasing and repoussé This was anodised to anThis statement brooch was made in sterling silver and anodised blue niobium, with a steel pin. Inspired by crystal facets and slender, needle like crystals known as "Acicular", as seen in rutilated quartz. The crystal shape was made using the technique "chasing and repouss" from a sheet of niobium, which was then anodised using electricity to create the iridescent colour. Materials: Niobium, sterling silver, steel. Hallmarked at the Sheffield Assay