Welcome to the website of Brett Payne, one of the UK’s leading designers of contemporary Jewellery and Silverware.
This site features both the Jewellery and Silverware that Brett Payne has become famous for around the world. From the stylishly elegant Swan Bracelet and the intriguing Emergency Travelling Concertina Necklace to the stunningly individual XY Candlesticks they are contemporary classics.
Handmade in his own workshop in Sheffield, all the pieces are beautifully engineered and made to the highest level of craftsmanship.
Brett Payne’s Jewellery is distinctive, from the highly ornate evening Necklaces to the supremely adaptable everyday pieces they are individually handmade from a combination of Silver and Gold and complimented by a range of Earrings and cuff links.
Brett Payne’s Jewellery is stunning to look at and luxurious to wear – very modern, very chic and very special !
The Silverware and Candlesticks that Brett Payne produces are all individually hot forged, by hand, in Sterling Silver.
Traditionally Silversmiths work the metal cold but if treated with respect and great care it can also be worked hot; the art of hot forging silver is not much practiced today but it does have a long tradition. Brett Payne has taken this tradition to a new level, developing the skill of hand forging Silver to explore new applications.
Brett Payne’s candlesticks are a synthesis of an ancient technique with his own very original and contemporary ideas of form. His understanding of the importance of simplicity leads to a refreshingly direct and uncomplicated way of making that produces timeless classics.
Brett Payne exhibits his work throughout the year at a number of shows where you can see the work at first hand and try on a number of pieces - please see the 'shows' page for details.