Kayleigh Biggs / Dorothy Cheng

Modern but not modern — that's the description that popped into my head when I saw these silver and textile pieces from UK jeweller Kayleigh Biggs. Not surprisingly, she states that her specialty is "jewellery with an evident historical influence."

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Also inspired by history (and literature) is Seattle's Dorothy Cheng, who has a series of rings based on ancient shields.

Even more jewellery:

• Manifesto (Japan) - antique style


• Elizabeth Knight (New York) - bones & claws


• Nicola Crawford (UK) - silver leaves