University News Last updated 15 August 2014
Award winning British designer and alumnus of Birmingham City University’s School of Jewellery Jack Row has launched his latest range of luxury 'Mirage' writing instruments and cufflinks at leading pen specialist Penfriend, located in London’s historic Burlington Arcade.
Hand-crafted in England from solid sterling silver, each 'Mirage' instrument is entwined with approximately twenty meters (sixty-five feet) of hand-twisted sterling wire. Limited to 250 pieces worldwide, the instruments are available in a range of finishes and each of them features a stylish sprung clip.
After graduation in 2009, Jack spent a year-and-a-half working for a local bespoke jewellery manufacturer and in his spare time developed his single prototype pen into a complete collection of pens and cufflinks. The launch of 'Mirage' at Penfriend is another step for Jack after his 'Architecture' Collection was debuted in prestigious retailer Harrods in 2011.
Jack explained: "My aim was to create a luxurious collection of pens and cufflinks which are carefully hand-crafted and individually unique, yet priced at a specific point in order to make my work accessible to a wider range of clients and collectors."
Penfriend, who have outlets in both the prestigious Burlington Arcade and also on Fleet Street, have chosen to launch Jack’s latest Collection. Amaya Cerdeirina, owner of Penfriend said: "Jack Row is an exciting British brand which we are pleased to stock alongside our traditional offerings. Burlington Arcade has long been associated with fine jewellery and it is appropriate that Jack’s new jewelled pens are presented here."
More information about Jack and his work
Jewellery and Silversmithing course at Birmingham City University
Birmingham School of Jewellery is running Jewellery Design and Manufacturing workshops as part of this year’s British Science Festival on Saturday 6 September. The workshops will offer the opportunity to guests to create their own piece.