Ellis Mhairi Cameron Jewelry

Ellis Mhairi Cameron

Ellis Mhairi Cameron creates sculptural jewelry, inspired by her Scottish heritage. Ellis studied for a BA in Jewelry & Silversmithing at The Glasgow School of Art, before completing an MA in Jewelry Design at Central Saint Martins. Originally from the Highlands of Scotland, Ellis grew up surrounded by inspiring seascapes and mountains; places filled with history that feel primal and beautifully raw. On her family farmland, mediaeval artefacts have been excavated from the earth. These discoveries have heavily informed her collections.

Ellis uses traditional techniques, such as wax carving, casting and hand forging; combining 100% recycled 14 carat yellow gold and traceable diamonds. At the foundation of her work is a belief in the beauty of imperfection, hand craftsmanship and a desire to provide clients with jewelry that can be handed down through the generations.

"All of my jewelry stems from an interest in how our identities are influenced by our specific locations and how this forms social heritage. Throughout history, regardless of country or continent, ancient cultures have adorned their bodies. A focus of my research is exploring the reasoning behind why we wear jewelry and the symbolism and sentiment that a piece of jewelry can hold."