After training as a jewellery design technician, Matthew J L Harris established Joseph Lamsin jewellery in 2005 in association with the Prince's Trust.
Having lived in Cornwall all of his life, in and around the fishing village of Newlyn, the creative environment of the Cornish coastline has always been a strong source of inspiration for his work.
This influence is expressed from design through to creation by Matthew's use of the ancient technique of casting molten silver into carved cuttlefish, which are collected from local beaches.
Every cuttlefish is individual in its pattern of growth lines and textures, which in turn are transferred to all items in the distinctive Joseph Lamsin jewellery collections.
These contemporary designs are sympathetic to the creation process, resulting in each piece emanating a unique and natural beauty. All items are hand made in sterling silver by Matthew in his workshop overlooking Mounts Bay.
Price range: £25 - £245
Click here to buy work by Joseph Lamsin online from the Hidden Art E-Shop 2007
Fowey Christmas Market, 8-9 December
Made in Cornwall Christmas Show, 28-29 November
Hidden Art Cornwall Design Fair, 25-27 August
Royal Cornwall Show, 7-9 June
Gauge Gallery, 26 Fore Street, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1HE, Tel: 01736 795 107, www.gaugegallery.co.uk
Tombodama, 2 St. Elvan's Court, Porthleven, Cornwall, TR13 9FB, Tel: 01326 560 200, www.tombodama.com
Lighthouse Gallery, 25 Causewayhead, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2SP, Tel: 01736 350 555, www.lighthouse-gallery.com
Lighthouse Gallery, 18 River Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2SQ, Tel: 01872 277 001, www.lighthouse-gallery.com
Polka Dot Precious, 12 Martins Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1EY, Tel: 01392 276 500, www.polkadotgallery.com
Justice, No.1 Burton Street, Bath, BA1 1BN, Tel: 01225 329 300, www.justice.co.uk
Justice, 80 Parchment Street, Winchester, S023 8AT, Tel:01962 850 890, www.justice.co.uk
Lomas, 13 Broadway Parade, Crouch End, London, N8 9DE, Tel: 020 8340 5100, www.lomasjewellery.co.uk
Gill Wing, 182 Upper Street Islington, London, N1 1RQ, Tel: 020 7359 4378
Julian Stephens, 37 Gloucester Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 4AQ, Tel:01273 692 110, www.julianstephens.com