Kochi Okada Jewellery Craftori- Art, Crafts and Vintage

Silver lace bangle

In a Kensington garden I spotted a princely pair of peacocks with whom I fell in love, so my peacocks were carved first in wax by myself and then cast in 9ct yellow gold. Most tender raspberry pink sapphires of old cut were chosen for this pair of earrings to remind me of wonderful sorbet.

Raw in its beauty this lace bangle. This lace piece was cast in sterling silver. To avoid the prettified versions of lace (....more)

Tags:- Gold, Sapphire, Earrings

Peacock gold and sapphire earrings

n updated version of my kissing rabbits. This pair has got brown diamond eyes to die for and are cast in 18ct yellow gold. Looks fabulous ! This is a limited edition and will not be reproduced beyond the quantity of my limited collection. Can be made to order in any type or colour of gold.

In a Kensington garden I spotted a princely pair of peacocks with whom I fell in love, so my peacocks were carved first in (....more)

Tags:- Gold, Ring, Diamonds,Rabbit.=, Animal

Kissing Rabbits ring with diamonds

Elegant dainty precautiously hammered bracelet.Tiny hinges make it stand out. The hammered surface is real East meet West. At first the strip of silver was hammered with a Japanese hammer which gives a nice rippled surface. After that I went merrily with my collection of 19th century Europe punches

n updated version of my kissing rabbits. This pair has got brown diamond eyes to die for and are cast in 18ct yellow gold. (....more)

Tags:- Silver, Bracelet

Hinged,hammered silver bracelet

Graduated pearl necklaces always have a settled look and their proud bearer will never have feeling of being out of place. This freshwater 3 row graduated pearl necklace starts with 8mm pearls in the centre of the necklace and goes down in size on the right and left edges of necklace to 3.5mm.

Elegant dainty precautiously hammered bracelet.Tiny hinges make it stand out. The hammered surface is real East meet West. (....more)

Tags:- Pear, Necklace, Gold

Graduated three row pearl necklace with gold clasp

One of my own takes on London urban fauna, two foxes separated by an S shaped hook. It is a light bracelet as the fox heads are hollow inside. I added large silver grey pearls and it is a very comfortable design. Pearls are of exceptionally large size 9 to 10 mm. Each pearl was lovingly knotted.

Graduated pearl necklaces always have a settled look and their proud bearer will never have feeling of being out of place. (....more)

Tags:- Silver, Pearl, bracelet, Animal

Silver and Pearl fox head bracelet

Another version of rather dainty moonstone ring. The shank of the ring is made with square 1.5mm wire, which allowed me to effortlessly hammer the star burst pattern using a xviii punch tool, which I treasure amongst my antique punches collection. The high domed moonstone cabochon is 4.5mm in size

One of my own takes on London urban fauna, two foxes separated by an S shaped hook. It is a light bracelet as the fox (....more)

Tags:- Gold, Moonstone, Ring

Gold hammered moonstone ring

Rather understated elegant white pearl earrings. The pearls were handpicked none of them identical but all six of them go very well together. I have chosen elongated flat and two types of rice shaped pearls. The smallest rice shaped pearls hanging on a light chain, giving a three dimensional look.

Another version of rather dainty moonstone ring. The shank of the ring is made with square 1.5mm wire, which allowed me to (....more)

Tags:- Gold, Pearl, Earrings

Long pearl & gold earrings

My Aquilegia flower pieces are inspired by blooms from my garden bringing always sense of delight and calm on hazy early summer mornings. Rather a big flower head 4.5 by 5 cm was carved by hand in wax and then cast in silver. In the centre of flower was set London blue topaz. A rather imposing ring,

Rather understated elegant white pearl earrings. The pearls were handpicked none of them identical but all six of them go (....more)

Tags:- Topaz, Silver, Ring

Aquilegia flower silver and topaz ring

Rather modest orchids, something which you could put in the lapel of your suit. I carved these in wax and cast the head of the orchid in 9ct yellow gold. Combination of diamond and fleshy pink morgonite adds a softer touch to this pair of earrings. The length if earrings is 4cm.

My Aquilegia flower pieces are inspired by blooms from my garden bringing always sense of delight and calm on hazy early (....more)

Tags:- Gold, Earrings

Orchid Earrings, 9ct Gold, diamonds and morganites

Massive labradorite ring. The Labradorite cabochon circumference is 20mm. Such a big stone makes rather substantial ring. Ring size is UK S, USA 9 1/4, German 19 1/4, French 60.

Rather modest orchids, something which you could put in the lapel of your suit. I carved these in wax and cast the head of (....more)

Tags:- Silver, labradorite, ring

Silver labradorite ring

These Tahitian pearls with a ribbed surface are full of character, they have a pleasing lustre and their colouring is of noble steely grey hue. The size of the pearls is whooping 14 mm. Since I drill the pearls myself, I decided for a change to provide them with a safety catch on the back of pearls

Massive labradorite ring. The Labradorite cabochon circumference is 20mm. Such a big stone makes rather substantial ring. (....more)

Tags:- Pearl, Earrings

Tahitian pearl earrings

A modern introduction of an evil eye agate necklace. Picked by hand eyed round agates with an eye, combined with elongated tubular shaped semi-transparent agate beads, dispersed with tiny shiny black spinel beads, this necklace looks refreshingly crisp and elegant. The clasp is handmade silver.

These Tahitian pearls with a ribbed surface are full of character, they have a pleasing lustre and their colouring is of (....more)

Tags:- Silver, Agates, Necklace

Agates and spinel necklace with silver clasp

Another take on big fish heads. The fish heads have been wax carved and cast in silver. This time I made them helplessly being caught so they hang on a hook. I have chosen offside drilled citrine beads, which look like a flexible fish vertebrae and triangular blue topaz beads as the fish tale

A modern introduction of an evil eye agate necklace. Picked by hand eyed round agates with an eye, combined with elongated (....more)

Tags:- Necklace

Big fishes necklace with citrine and topaz, Silver

I was fascinated with Scottish wedding rings in the shape of a flower posy. In order not turn myself into an eager copycat I thought about spring, brightening our hopes for the better weather and flowers in our gardens which delight us. I decided to carve from wax and to cast in 18ct yellow gold.

Another take on big fish heads. The fish heads have been wax carved and cast in silver. This time I made them helplessly (....more)

Tags:- Gold, Ring

Garland ring,Gold 18ct, Diamonds

Rose cut diamonds are really nice, they are faceted on the top and flat at their bottom which does not to waist most of the stone as does usual the brilliant cut. I love rose cut diamonds but they are hard to come by.

I was fascinated with Scottish wedding rings in the shape of a flower posy. In order not turn myself into an eager copycat (....more)

Tags:- Diamond, Gold, Ring

Diamond and 18ct gold ring [3]

Taking on one of the English native agricultural stock, Gloucester spotted pigs are famous for their good breeding and nice temperament. So my pig looks sweat and innocent just simply trotting or wallowing happily in a puddle of mud. Ring available both in matt or brilliant finish.

Rose cut diamonds are really nice, they are faceted on the top and flat at their bottom which does not to waist most of (....more)

Tags:- Animal, Silver, Ring

Silver ring in the shape of a pig (brilliant finish)

Dainty flower posy rings. I was inspired by Scottish wedding bands consisting of small flowers. I choose a row of five petal flower heads which I hand carved, which are either set with stones or left completely plain. I have versions in silver and in gold.

Taking on one of the English native agricultural stock, Gloucester spotted pigs are famous for their good breeding and (....more)

Tags:- Silver, Ring

Silver flower posy ring

Aquilegia flower pieces are inspired by blooms from my garden always bringing a sense of delight and calm in hazy early summer mornings. Rather a big flower head of 4.5 by 5 cm was carved by hand in wax and then cast in silver. In the centre of flower was set warm glowing red garnet

Dainty flower posy rings. I was inspired by Scottish wedding bands consisting of small flowers. I choose a row of five (....more)

Tags:- Silver, Pearl, bracelet

Aquilegia silver and pearl bracelet

Aquilegia flower pieces are inspired by blooms from my garden always bringing a sense of delight and calm in hazy early (....more)

Tags:- Diamond, Gold, Ring

Gold 18ct flower posy ring with pink diamonds

Necklace, with rough ruby beads, intertwined with two pendants in shape of little gold birds with set ruby eyes. Beads are of pleasant dark ruby colours, plum and dusty pink. All beads are unique shapes (tubes, rounds, octogons, squares) assembled in tasteful fashion,

Dainty flower posy rings. I was inspired by Scottish wedding bands consisting of small flowers. I choose a row of five (....more)

Tags:- Gold, Ruby, Necklace, Animals

Gold, ruby necklace with two little birds

Necklace, with rough ruby beads, intertwined with two pendants in shape of little gold birds with set ruby eyes. Beads are (....more)

Tags:- Silver, Diamond, Ring

Garland ring, Silver, Diamonds

Rough and natural diamonds are coming increasingly into fashion. To open up their beauty and preserve their size cutters usually cut them in rather sympathetic ways such as rose cut. This dark greyish pear shaped rose cut diamond has a nice lustrous shine in it.

I was fascinated with Scottish wedding rings in the shape of a flower posy. In order not turn myself into an eager copycat (....more)

Tags:- Diamond, Gold, Ring

Grey pear shaped diamond 18ct gold ring

Inspired by my garden blooms, spiky flower heads of aquilegia or more commonly known as granny’s bonnet. I carved the mounts in wax and cast them in 9ct yellow gold, the choice of metal was due to the lightness of metal rather than comparative value cost.

Rough and natural diamonds are coming increasingly into fashion. To open up their beauty and preserve their size cutters (....more)

Tags:- Gold, Earrings

Aquilegia Earrings, Rubelite, Tsavorite, 9ctGold

This is a stunning substantial necklace. The fish heads were carved in wax then cast in silver. Then I made a hinged clasp with the catch on a safety chain. Labrodorites are of unusually good quality just shinning with dark blue colours through shimmering blues.

Inspired by my garden blooms, spiky flower heads of aquilegia or more commonly known as granny's bonnet. I carved the (....more)

Tags:- Silver, Necklace

Big fishes necklace with labrodorites, Silver

Fabulous bright blue lapis lazuli bead necklace. Oval shaped Beads are rare find, one side of them is matt, whilst the other is left rough, allowing you to see the natural beauty of stones. I took a liberty after being inspired by a Victorian theme of a combination of star and crescent.

This is a stunning substantial necklace. The fish heads were carved in wax then cast in silver. Then I made a hinged clasp (....more)

Tags:- Lapis lazuli, necklace, silver

Lapis lazuli necklace with silver clasp

One of my own favourites, I have made this pair of hooped bird earrings and fell in love with them instantly. Inspired by archeological digs all over EuroAsian territories which I studied as an art historian student in my youth. Although it should give a heritage look, due to the grey coloured stone

Fabulous bright blue lapis lazuli bead necklace. Oval shaped Beads are rare find, one side of them is matt, whilst the (....more)

Tags:- silver, bird, earrings, animals

Hooped silver singing bird earrings

Beautiful white baroque pearl necklace. Pearls unusually large over 2cm each. Thick nacre and good lustre. Every pearl lovingly knotted. Necklace fininished with 14 ct white gold clasp.

One of my own favourites, I have made this pair of hooped bird earrings and fell in love with them instantly. Inspired by (....more)

Tags:- Pear, Necklace, Gold

Baroque pearl necklace with white gold clasp

Beautiful necklace, with acorn pearl pendant attached to the chain, set in 9ct yellow gold. Inspired by the oak tree from our garden, which always attracts all the neighbourhood squirrels in the autumn to our garden. Pearl is a respectable size of 23mm and has perfect nacre surface.

Beautiful white baroque pearl necklace. Pearls unusually large over 2cm each. Thick nacre and good lustre. Every pearl (....more)

Tags:- gold, pearl, necklace

Acorn gold and pearl necklace

Graduated akoya pearls of exceptional quality, farmed by one of the suppliers of the Mikimoto Company which speaks volumes for the quality of the pearls. Pearls have very soft white colour, with shiny lustre and thick nacre which photos do not give a justice to them.

Beautiful necklace, with acorn pearl pendant attached to the chain, set in 9ct yellow gold. Inspired by the oak tree from (....more)

Tags:- Pear, Necklace, Gold, Diamonds

Necklace graduated akoya pearls, 18ct gold clasp with diamonds

Rough blue greyish sapphire bead necklace with silver, gold plated clasp in shape of little fishes with faceted blue sapphire set eyes. Every bead is knotted to strengthen the necklace. Clasp is handmade by myself, in the shape of two hooked fishes. To enliven the fishes ,

Graduated akoya pearls of exceptional quality, farmed by one of the suppliers of the Mikimoto Company which speaks volumes (....more)

Tags:- Sappaire, Necklace

Sapphire bead necklace

Flat cut hexagonal shaped highly polished of pleasing pink colour ruby bead necklace. Ruby beads carefully knotted one by one. Embellished with an 18ct yellow gold pendant which was hand carved and cast from wax. The Pendant is set with 5 very high quality intense red faceted small ruby stones.

Rough blue greyish sapphire bead necklace with silver, gold plated clasp in shape of little fishes with faceted blue (....more)

Tags:- Gold, Ruby, Necklace

Ruby necklace with gold hexagon pendant