They are tiny — just 1–2 mm long — yet these natural crystals have an extraordinary presence. Each has grown to a point at both ends, and their sparkle comes entirely from their own natural surfaces. As a geologist, I have encountered crystals like these in the field and growing inside geodes. Here, I simply select and arrange them. Sometimes the most interesting thing a maker can do is step back and let nature's beauty shine.

Inspired by memories of years spent living in Austria, these bespoke Edelweiss earrings combine silver, gold, iolite and raw diamonds to capture the colours of alpine sunsets and the enduring connection between landscape and memory.