Our Handcrafted Process & Nature-Inspired Philosophy

About our sterling silver process

Sterling silver is a unique precious metal that transforms into magical pieces when crafted at high temperatures, creating rustic pieces that beautifully capture natural elements. This fascinating process allows me to focus on displaying fine textures from real seashells and leaves, bringing together organic forms and precious metal to create something truly special.As a trained visual artist, I'm skilled at capturing nature's elements through creative media. I allow pure materials to fuse into fascinating pieces of art, giving each wearer the chance to experience something different - a quirky kind of natural jewellery that tells a story.Each piece is carefully handcrafted using sterling silver, ensuring every necklace is created to perfection. The artisan process means no two pieces are identical, making your jewellery as unique as the natural elements that inspired it. This handmade approach results in jewellery that bears the authentic marks of nature, transformed into wearable art.

Why Choose Nature-Inspired Jewellery

All pieces within Bel Derbica's collection are created by nature's inspiration. I'm fascinated by how texture can portray a story, bringing meaning to life and bearing the marks of memory. Each piece tells its own story, allowing the wearer to interpret its meaning in their own way.This connection to nature brings deep meaning into every handcrafted piece, making each necklace even more unique within our collection. When you wear nature-inspired jewellery, you're not just wearing an accessory - you're carrying a piece of the natural world's story with you.For nature lovers and those seeking something truly different from mass-produced jewellery, these pieces offer a sustainable way to connect with the organic world. Each texture captured from real natural elements creates a lasting memory of nature's beauty, transformed into precious sterling silver that you can treasure forever.

The Artist & Collections Behind Bel Derbica

Meet the artist behind Bel Derbica

My artistic background spans fashion textiles, sculpture, and fine art exhibitions across the UK and Ireland. I've created garments for fashion shows and large-scale sculptures for parades in Northern Ireland, including works for St Patrick's Day parades in both Belfast and Dublin, always working with rich colour and raw texture.My exhibition history includes quirky self-portraits through photography and drawings created from splashes of paint. Notable achievements include winning the 2017 Creative Conscience Award in Photography and being Runner-up for the 2017 Batsford Award in Fine and Applied Art.I've exhibited across the UK and Ireland, from Ulster University Belfast to Derby Museum and Art Gallery, with highlights including a National Trust residency at Ilam Park in the Peak District. My MFA in Fine Art and BA (Honours) provide the foundation for my creative approach.This fine art background, rich in sculpture and colour work, shines through in my jewellery-making process. Every piece of Bel Derbica jewellery reflects this artistic journey, bringing gallery-quality craftsmanship to wearable art.

Our Rustic Jewellery Collections

Bel Derbica's rustic jewellery collections celebrate the raw beauty of natural textures and organic forms. Our coastal-inspired pieces capture the essence of shoreline treasures, while seasonal collections bring nature's changing moods to life.Currently focusing on handcrafted necklaces, each piece features unique textures from real natural elements - seashells, leaves, and other organic materials that tell their own stories. The rustic aesthetic celebrates imperfection and natural variation, making every piece genuinely one-of-a-kind.Future collections will expand to include earrings and bracelets, all maintaining our signature style of capturing nature's authentic textures in precious sterling silver. Whether you're drawn to coastal themes or seasonal inspirations, each collection offers UK-made pieces that connect you to the natural world in a uniquely personal way.