Claire Troughton

Claire Troughton designs stunning contemporary jewellery inspired by the beauty she sees in the Cheshire countryside. Individual collections are based around leaves, seedpods and flowers usually featuring a matching suite of necklace, bracelet or bangle, ring and earrings. Mainly working in silver, Claire uses small areas of 22ct gold-plate, 9ct gold or 18ct gold to highlight details of each design, creating a distinctive style. Each item has been carefully designed and made in Claire's workshop in Chester, England, using the highest quality materials and the greatest care to ensure perfection.

Claire Troughton is a graduate of Edinburgh College of Art (1995) and established her business in 1996. Her work was immediately popular with people of all ages and she now sells to contemporary galleries and beautiful jewellery shops throughout the UK.

In 2004 Claire won the 'Platinum Innovation Award' for her beautiful necklace inspired by the seeds of the dandelion clock floating away in the wind. She has also been commended by the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths and her unusual gold cufflinks attracted the attention of Cherie Blair in a design competition, resulting in her attending a reception evening at 10 Downing Street.