Blue & Purple Niobium 'Mineral Specimen' Brooch and Pendant

This “imagined” mineral specimen brooch was inspired by rocks I collected as a child, and specimens such as at The Natural History Museum. I have created a new, completely unique gemstone that takes crystal shapes (such as garnets) and rock textures (such as schist), and morphed them into a new, fun and almost celestial jewel. The colouring pushes the boundaries of reality on earth into something otherworldly. 

Using electricity, the hand chased shape was anodised to create iridescent interference colours that dance in the light. This striking effect comes from niobium oxide built up on the surface using electricity in the anodising process, refracting and reflecting light to create a shifting illusion of colour. You can read more about anodising here.

This multi-functional brooch has a loop on the back, through which a chain can be added to transform the design into a pendant. The piece comes with a 16" or 18" chain (Alice will email you upon purchase to confirm your preference).

Materials: Niobium, sterling silver and stainless steel pin.

Hallmarked at the Sheffield Assay Office, 2026.

Free shipping via Royal Mail Special Delivery. If you are purchasing from outside the UK, please contact Alice to arrange delivery.