Tessa Metcalfe

Tessa is an unorthodox presence in Hatton Garden but nonetheless part of the place.  I had a great time chatting with her in her shop at the end of the street about all sorts of things, from pigeons to window cleaners, from her creative process to the politics of diamonds.  Enjoy!

 

How Tessa got into jewellery.

Why Pigeons?

Where Tessa draws inspiration from.

Jewellery and art.

Diamonds.

Gemstones.

Tessa’s creative process.

Symbolism and the everyday.

Heart shaped gemstones.

Creative tone of voice.

Coming to Hatton Garden as a female maker.

Questions from Instagram.

The future of jewellery?