I’d known Janine a few years, we were connected by our love of jewellery, when I asked her to rework this piece. I’m a magpie and collect all sorts of pieces, some because I want to wear them and others because I see the beauty in some elements. Janine knows just how to convert those elements into the most unique and special pieces. I bought an Italian hand carved cameo many years ago and it just stayed in my jewellery box unworn. It felt a bit old fashioned and not my style. I told Janine about it and she came up with the most beautiful idea to convert it into a bracelet that I treasure and wear. It feels current and I just love every single detail. The blackened chains are silky soft and hold it perfectly in place on my wrist. There is gorgeous engraving on the rose gold bars holding the chain and then the last little touch of the Scarab charm reminds me of her creativity in the converting of old into new.

No one else has a piece just like this one and I’ll treasure it forever.