About Lydia Foster

I am a contemporary jewellery designer and maker based in Emsworth, Hampshire. I set up my first studio in Worthing, West Sussex in 2007 after graduating from college and since then have developed and evolved my style as a studio jeweller.

My work is inspired by many things, especially pattern and form found in the natural world. I try to spend some time travelling during the year, which lends an eclectic element to my work. My designs often develop organically, which leads to an individual and unusual style.

I like to explore various textures and colours, and often use contrasting matt and polished finishes, or silver and gold together. Each piece spends a good deal of time being worked, scrutinised and reworked in order to produce a piece that is of the highest quality and finish I can achieve. My aim is to make great quality, distinctive jewellery that looks and feels good to wear.