Josef Koppmann

The new collection is predominantly made from sterling silver overlaid with 24ct gold using traditional techniques. The smooth, tactile finishes of the silver offset the abstract textures of the fine gold revealing its natural beauty and lustre. Adding differently coloured golds to silver, such as rose, yellow and white in 18 and 22ct subtler contrasts between these noble materials are achieved.

Vibrant bolder opals, aquamarines and transparent quartz with copper coloured, black or golden, needle formations are often at the centre of clean, well defined forms drawn from urban modern architecture and flowing organic shapes.
Unusual root hematite and pyrite slate are new elements to the collection, all set in pure 24ct gold with accents of white or fancy coloured diamonds.

Each piece is hand made with dedicated, caring craftsmanship creating an expression of unique style and personality for the brave and adventurous.

Training / College

1995 Established own Studio in London
1988 – 1994 Independent Designer Maker, London
1983 – 1987 Apprenticeship, Silandro, Italy
1980 – 1983 Arts and Crafts College, Vienna, Austria

Recent Exhibitions

2010 Dazzle, Glasgow and London
2010 Sieraad, Amsterdam
2010 Goldsmith’s Fair, London
2009 Inhorgenta, Munich
2009 “Red” Gallery Electrum, London
2009 Goldsmiths’ Fair, London
2008 Treasure, Tower of London, London Jewellery Week
2008 Contemporary Gemstones, Gallery Electrum, London
2008 Inhorgenta , Munich, Germany
2007 Goldsmiths’ Fair, London
2007 Beauty and the Best/ Collect, London
2007 Kara, Paris
2007 London Rocks , Sotheby’s , London

Recent Publications

Jewellery Focus (UK)
Professional Jeweller (UK)
Goldschmiede Zeitung (Germany)
Crafts Magazine (UK)
Harpers and Queen (UK)            
Vogue (UK)                               
Cosmopolitan (UK)                   
Elle (UK)                                 
Retail Jeweller (UK)
Hello (UK)
GT (UK)
Financial Times (UK)