Giovanna Smith Designs

Giovanna Smith Designs creates, handmade unique one of a kind sterling and Argentium silver jewellery, for everyone and every occasion. Quite simply put this is what I create 😊 You'll find me at select markets, as well as online on my own website and fb & insta. Focusing on abstract organic and simply structured designs, with and without gemstones to highlight and accentuate anyone’s fashion. I love melting silver and moulding it to suit my ideas. A lot of inspiration comes from nature and wildlife, with repetitive patterns and swirls. Especially water with its drops, splashes and waves. As a child I collected sparkly rocks (to my family's annoyance) and found I had a nickel allergy in my early teens (to my annoyance). These caused me to pursue making my own jewellery. Particularly with beads and wire initially. This gradually developed into where I am today. Joining evening/weekend classes on specific topics, was crucial and I look forward to continually learning more every day about how to shape and influence designs and patterns to suit my visions, allowing the stone and natural materials I work with to shine through to their best. My main gemstone interest lies in Turquoise and Australian Opals, although I do work with other gemstones aswell, depending on the design or person its for. Due to falling in love with the way silver enhances everyone’s subtle strengths, instead of outshining them, this is where my main metal focus lies. If gold is desired, then this can be discussed further as a commission. At All Things Fungi Festival I am hosting two workshops to create unique earrings using silver wire and semi-precious gemstones. Choose from a selection of gemstones and design your own earrings. Unique watercast caps are available to create a mushroom design impression.