The Silvery
The Silvery creates a range of beautiful and bespoke jewellery, made from real shells, leaves and feathers, which have been coated with a layer of pure silver through the process of electro-forming.
The concept of silver plated seashells first began to emerge in the 1930s, but when jewellers Jinx McGrath and Jo Swan were let down by a silver-plating outfit, they decided they could do a much better job of it themselves. Silverseashells was born in 1993, the company had a name change in 2010 to The Silvery and continues to grow each year.
Jinx moved on from the business after a few years, and workshop assistant Mel Markham took her place. Later, when Jo made his departure in 2005, Mel continued to run the business with the help of workshop assistant Jules Asch, a former out-worker.
Jules bought the business from Mel in early 2009, and has since been fortunate enough to gather a fantastic team to run the business with her in the form of Sharon Reid, Kate Wheeler, Susie Cram, Pearl Bates and Charlotte Hodgkins.
Tucked away in the pretty East Sussex town of Lewes, The Silvery continues to supply to outlets around the country as well as farther afield.
The Silvery are careful to ensure that all of their raw shells have been sourced in compliance with environmental guidelines. All are classed as either 'common', or 'abundant', and are from sustainable sources. Many are by-products of the food industry.
Giant Land Snail Pendant (large)
Silver jewellery
£40
Giant Land Snail Pendant (medium)
Silver jewellery
£30
Flat Land Snail Pendant
Silver jewellery
Medium £30
Ivy Leaf Chain Choker
Silver jewellery
Medium £30
Dancing Feather Chain Choker
Silver jewellery, each feather is unique
Medium £40
Ivy Leaf Chain Choker
Silver jewellery
Medium £30
Ivy Leaf Chain Choker
Silver jewellery
Medium £30
Little Bear Conch Chain Choker
Silver jewellery
Medium £32
Olive Chain Choker
Silver jewellery
Medium £32
Nerita Chain Choker
Silver jewellery
Medium £32
Brown Cockle Chain Choker
Silver jewellery
Medium £32
Cowrie Chain Choker
Silver jewellery
Tiny £16 Back in stock
Medium £32 Back in stock
Ivy Brooch
Silver jewellery
Medium £38
Lucy's Forest Snail Stud Earrings
Silver jewellery
£32 Back in stock
Olive Chain Choker
Silver jewellery
Medium £32
Sundial Chain Choker
Silver jewellery
Medium £32 Back in stock
Sundial Stud Earrings
Silver jewellery
Medium £32 SOLD
Tiny Malvern Chain Choker
Silver jewellery
£16 Back in stock
Tiny Venetian Drop Earrings
Silver jewellery
£22 SOLD
Tiny Venetian Chain Choker
Silver jewellery
£22
Small silver 3 shell Charm Bracelet
Silver jewellery
£40
Tiny silver 10 shell Charm Bracelet
Silver jewellery
£79 Sold available to order
To purchase any of the featured work please call the gallery on 01738 621836 during store hours or use the contact form to make an enquiry. Purchases can be made using Paypal or over the phone by credit card at the gallery.
