Connection
Exploring the connections between us, Rachel Balfour Jewellery captures the spirit of life.
Rachel’s fine jewellery draws on the energy all around us. Travelling to the stars or to the Seventies, Rachel captures shared fascinations in modern motifs.
Rachel Balfour Jewellery honours the journey of living. Each bespoke piece marks life’s experiences through joy and change, these pieces are alive with soul and love.
Inspiration
Following inspiration where it leads, Rachel’s design process is free and unrestrained. She explores ideas that range from pop culture to ancient spirituality.
Diving into a melange of stories and ideas, Rachel's designs speak to our shared desires for love, connection, and creation.
From engagement rings to personal talismans, Rachel Balfour Jewellery is a lifelong reminder of what we want to hold close.
For life
Becoming a personal talisman and heirloom, Rachel Balfour Jewellery is designed to be worn everyday.
Handcrafted in London by master craftspeople, every piece is made with solid gold and precious gemstones.
Bespoke commissions which upcycle unworn gold and gemstones give the spirit of the past a new life.
A note from Rachel
“Making jewellery is like writing a story. The real meaning is created by the individual who wears it. It’s this connection between us that inspires my work.
I started making jewellery in my twenties after a trip to Sri Lanka. I was in the capital Colombo, helping a local television station make a documentary about Poya, a Buddhist celebration unique to Sri Lanka.
My trip took an unexpected turn when I ended up in hospital. Alone with my thoughts, I reflected on my life - what had been, and what was to come. I had a feeling of certainty that happiness was to be found in creativity.
And it had to be jewellery. I had been fascinated by the incredible gemstones sold along the roadside, and drawn to the unity and celebration of the Poya festivities. Jewellery holds the power to tell stories of love, courage, and faith. I wanted to create tangible objects to celebrate the intangible.
Returning to London, my journey to becoming a jeweller began. I trained as a goldsmith and designer at Kensington and Chelsea College, studied with Central St. Martins, and launched my brand with mentorship from The Goldsmiths Centre.
I am heavily influenced by pop culture, symbolism, and art with a spiritual connection. I am interested in jewellery that connects the everyday psychology of our minds with a universal spirit of humanity.
My experiences have shaped how I see the world and live my life. In my jewellery, I celebrate the shared journey that joins us all.
