Margate Jewellers' Showcase

Margate is a mecca for independent designers and artisans, and has attracted a wide range of exceptional jewellers, each one bringing their own singular style and story to the town.

This show celebrates local talent, and offers an opportunity to shop a wide range of design-led fine and demi-fine jewellery, conceived and constructed in Margate, directly from eight skilled makers.

Featuring Alice Ruby, Ami Blastock, Rosita Bonita, Billie Grand, Jayne Fowler, Rebecca Gladstone, and more.

On Sunday 14 December you can also take part in a Gilded Walnut Workshop to create your own beautiful decoration with drop-in and ticketed sessions available throughout the day. A bar will also be open serving mulled cider and Christmas cocktails.

Meet The Makers

Rosita Bonita

Rosita Bonita creates show-stopping hand-crafted jewellery, fusing innovation & tradition.

Evocative designs are brought to life in recycled sterling silver and laser-engraved mother of pearl, and embellished with carefully selected gemstones, chosen for their intrinsic qualities of colour or individual character, rather than perceived market value. These pieces are created with a belief in the transformative and transportative power of adornments - to bring joy and confidence, and to unlock the power of imagination and a sense of wonder. They are inspired by escapism; dreams of a luxuriously leisurely existence, with the timeless glamour of midcentury Tropical Deco & Hollywood Regency styles, but are imbued with a fascination for folklore, charms, amulets and talismans.

Billie Grand 

Working solely in precious metals, Billie Grand's creations focus on sculptural, fluid lines with pieces made using techniques in wire, fusing, and wax modelling. Pieces are designed to be playful, expressive and statement-making. Billie Grand works on collections whilst also accepting bespoke commissions. Using ethically sourced, high-quality materials with a focus on sustainability throughout their practice 

Jayne Fowler

Jayne creates one-of-a-kind heirlooms to be passed down through generations.

Cuttlefish casting provides the backbone of her making process, producing textures of raw, unexplainable beauty, and fuelling her constant collaboration with the natural world. 

Her inquisitive drive comes from the unpredictability of experimenting with fusing gemstones in to gold & silver - often working with stones traditionally not able to withstand such high temperatures. Her choice of using less durable, but equally special, gemstones is lead by questioning as well respecting tradition. 

All her collections are named after long-lost Victorian slang, as she loves reviving the forgotten.

Rebecca Gladstone

Rebecca Gladstone is a British designer based in the seaside town of Margate Kent, creating jewellery that exists in a playful alternate realm. Her pieces embody echoes of myth, symbolism, and humour. Inspired by gothic melodrama, fairy tales, magic, nature, and historical aesthetics woven into contemporary narratives, creating a collection of spirited, whimsical, and sometimes humorous otherworldly pieces. Each piece is designed, made, and forged by hand. Cast in Gold and Silver and offset with a range of shimmering precious and semi-precious gemstones. 

Ami Blastock

Drawing inspiration from her travels and love for the ocean Ami’s creations are infused with timeless allure, capturing the essence of natural beauty. Vibrant beaches, marine life, and diverse cultures bring colour and texture to her unique designs.

With an unmatched mastery of artisan hand-craftsmanship, and a dedication to traditional techniques, Ami meticulously crafts each original piece. Her exceptional knowledge guides the selection of precious and semi-precious materials, chosen to ensure every creation is a masterpiece.