Feature Friday - Q&A with Malcom Betts
I love antique diamonds. They just have so much character to them! So what do you do when you like the look of antique diamonds but are drawn to modern designs? Well...if you're lucky, you swing by 5 Campden Street in London and visit Malcolm Betts! Not only is Malcom a genius, but he's got a passion for antique diamonds too!
So enjoy this week's Feature Friday Q&A with Malcolm Betts!
So enjoy this week's Feature Friday Q&A with Malcolm Betts!
1. What prompted your passion for jewelry and jewelry design?
I was inspired by the techniques of blacksmithing, which lead me into forging metals and experimenting with similar techniques which I applied on a finer scale in jewellery making.
2. What is your favorite piece or collection?
3. What would your perfect “jewelry day” involve / be like?
Finding an old, antique cut diamond and making it into a ring, giving it a new sense of life.
4. Thus far, what would you say is your proudest jewelry moment or memory?
Graduation from my jewellery masters at the RCA (royal college of art).
5. Where do you find your greatest inspiration?
In the materials I work with.
6. In your personal wardrobe, do you find that you gravitate to one particular jewelry accessory (rings vs. necklace vs. bracelets vs. watches, etc.) more often than others?
I don’t wear any jewellery!
7. When putting together an outfit, how do you feel about mixing metals, designs and even new with vintage pieces?
I love mixing metals and old and new when I make jewellery.
8. Layering seems to be a trend that is here to stay, for now. What are your feelings on the layered look? How do you like layered necklaces with layered bracelets plus layered rings?
Love it.
Gain the technical know how and only work in the materials that you enjoy.
Flash Question - Dream trip destination?
Skiing in Hokkaido, Japan.
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