new jewellery — tonya gilbett: bird song
Replete with symbolism, Tonya Gilbett’s new range of jewellery, Aria Awakens, is a treasure trove of glorious necklaces, rings, and earrings. Evoking an imagined goddess ‘Aria’ and spun around the magic of birds, Tonya’s jewels are both beautiful and powerful.
Every piece in this exquisite collection features the raised imprint of a beautiful bird. Tonya features seven birds, each chosen for its rich symbolism and unique character: the graceful swan; the still heron; the laughing kookaburra; the wise owl; the playful wren; the social Cockatoo; and the family-focused blackbird.
Each bird has its own power that is passed onto the wearer: “A quiet message offering guidance and power throughout the day. I am currently wearing a heron ring, which is really resonating with me at the moment as I need to bring more patience and stillness into my life,” Tonya explains. “Every bird has its own song and special qualities. My hope is the wearer will embrace their own special song.”
Apart from a gold heron ring, all Tonya’s jewels are crafted from silver, with pearls and beads decorating pendant necklaces. Each one a unique work of art: “No two pieces are exactly alike. Subtle variations from the hand-pressed process lends each item a sense of antique mystery and enduring charm.”
Tonya Gilbett’s new jewellery is on show at Handmark Gallery