Jo Hayes-Ward - crafty but good.

So we're not usually huge fans of the whole 'craft' jewellery scene - there's only so many large 'pebble' necklaces and weird wirework rings we can handle.

However - we recently spotted new work from Jo Hayes-Ward, a big player on the more 'craft-y' end of the jewellery shows, and an award-winning designer who despite her young age has been at the forefront of rapid prototyping in jewellery for years since graduating from the RCA in 2006.


The resulting cubist-style pieces have a futuristic edge; feeling like lunar landscapes or natural geological formations - appearing hugely modern and complex, yet organic at the same time.


We particularly like the gem-set pieces (above and top), where the graduating metallic tones and absolute accuracy of the design shines through - interlocking pieces and perfectly set stones are a fantastic additional to Jo's collections - proving that this designer is not just a one trick pony.

Her distinctive look has managed to stay strong throughout the past 4 years, with each new collection bringing something exciting and new to her staple style.

She is currently a resident at the eponymous Cockpit Arts Studios in Deptford, London....pieces are available by contacting Jo directly at www.johayes.com.

All images copyright Jo Hayes-Ward 2009