Catherine Mannheim
Catherine’s bold structural necklaces and earrings with textured silver to make subtle surfaces are combined with large matt crystal, Andean opal and rich carnelian beads and stone such as aquamarine and tourmaline, make for an exciting body of work. 18ct and 22ct gold is used in more delicate pieces enhanced by translucent fine gemstones, coloured diamonds and beads, some specially designed and cut for Catherine to compliment the piece. She also designs one-off pieces such as gold brooches, studs that can be transformed into elegant long earrings, necklaces with detachable pendants and rings with tanzanite and sapphires. The jewellery is made with attention to design, texture, colour and craftsmanship and always with the intention that the jewellery should adorn the wearer. Catherine trained as a jeweller at the Central School of Art and the Werkunstschule , Dusseldorf. She set up her first workshop in London in 1970 and now works from her present workshop in Clerkenwell. She was nominated a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths and the City of London . Her jewellery is in the collections of the Crafts Council, the V & A, The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths and the West Midlands jewellery Collection.
E: cmannheim@mac.com W: www.catherinemannheim.com
