Nature Series: Introducing the first of many

Introducing the first of many
Introducing our monthly photo diary, set across different locations in the British countryside: the Nature Series. Through this photography collection, we will bring to life our refined and elevated jewellery pieces by revealing the inspiration, heritage, and craftsmanship of 886 by The Royal Mint, whilst also highlighting our commitment to sustainable practices in stunning natural settings.

 
This month our precious metals take set in the hilltops of Wales, surrounded by British wildlife and rich neutral grassland. In Llantrisant, South Wales, 30 acres have been home to The Royal Mint since the 1960s. It is also where 886 by The Royal Mint was founded in 2022 and where the jewellery is designed. Pieces manufactured on-site use ancient techniques more commonly found in coin and medal-making.
Precious metals used for 886 by The Royal Mint are struck and pulled rather than cast, increasing the density of the metal. This leads to a satisfying feeling of weight on the skin, and ensures the durability of our jewellery. Each solid gold piece manufactured on-site is crafted using 100% recovered gold sourced from e-waste. A key source of our recycled metals comes from a typical mobile phone, which is estimated to house between 0.034 to 0.056g of gold. This is recrafted and given a new life as a precious piece to last a lifetime and for generations to come.
 

The crisp, understated aesthetic of our jewellery against the rugged terrain demonstrates thoughtful design and complex craftsmanship. The highly polished metal finish is enhanced by a gentle undercut to achieve the unique illusion that the jewellery hovers above the skin.
Cast a careful eye on our cuffs with poem, and a gold or silver-inspired inscription thoughtfully chosen by Creative Director Dominic Jones will appear.

 

 

 



On the gold Cuff
a poem by Thomas Hood:

GOLD! GOLD! GOLD! GOLD!
BRIGHT AND YELLOW, HARD AND COLD
MOLTEN, GRAVEN, HAMMERED AND ROLLED,
HEAVY TO GET AND LIGHT TO HOLD,
HOARDED, BARTERED, BOUGHT AND SOLD.

On the silver Cuff
a poem by Walter de la Mare: 

SLOWLY, SILENTLY, NOW THE MOON
WALKS THE NIGHT IN HER SILVER SHOON;
THIS WAY, AND THAT, SHE PEERS, AND SEES
SILVER FRUIT UPON SILVER TREES.


Photographer, Daniel Benson
Set Designer, Tors Beedles

The journal

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Dungeness
Dungeness
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Georgiana Huddart
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