New creations, familiar favourites and a little Mediterranean sunshine.

Sometimes its good to step away from the workbench and see things in a different light.

This September, we packed up a selection of our favourite jewellery designs, along with some rather special new creations, and headed to the sunshine of Málaga for our latest photoshoot.

We wanted to capture something different. Nature has always been at the heart of Amanda Coleman Jewellery, from delicate flowers and birds to sculptural, organic forms. The lush botanical gardens, beautiful architecture and warm Mediterranean light of southern Spain seemed the perfect setting to bring our designs to life.

During the shoot we were working across both indoor and outdoor settings. The indoor shots offered a more considered, intimate feel, while shooting outdoors brought a sense of warmth and natural movement to the imagery. Our main locations were outside Malaga Cathedral, in the Botanical Gardens, quiet streets and cafes. Moving between the two gave us plenty of variety and allowed each collection to be presented in its own way.

A Change of Scenery

Leaving our Lincoln workshop behind, we exchanged the familiar surroundings of our jewellery benches for the winding streets, historic buildings and tropical gardens of Málaga.

Our locations included the beautiful Botanical Gardens, the streets surrounding Málaga Cathedral and a carefully chosen indoor setting. Each brought its own atmosphere to the photographs, from the rich greens of the foliage to the softer colours and textures of the city.

It was wonderful to see how the jewellery responded to these different surroundings, and how a change of light or a different outfit could transform the feeling of a piece.

A Little More Drama: Our New Statement Jewellery

One of the most exciting parts of preparing for the shoot was creating some new, more extravagant pieces.

Our Peacock Collection has always celebrated the extraordinary beauty of the natural world, and for Málaga we decided to take things a little further.

We created oversized peacock feather statement earrings, alongside a new necklace incorporating our intricate peacock feathers with lustrous peacock pearls. The combination of sculptural metalwork and the deep, iridescent colours of the pearls gives these pieces a wonderfully dramatic quality.

     

Explore our Peacock jewellery → HERE 

A Touch of Tudor Romance

Another new creation was a more elaborate version of our Wild Heart necklace.

Featuring ruby gemstones with pearls interlaced between them, the design continues all the way around the neck, creating a rich and intricate composition in gold.

There's something distinctly Elizabethan about it. The abundance of pearls, the deep red gemstones and the ornate arrangement bring to mind the magnificent jewellery worn in Tudor portraits, particularly those of Elizabeth I.

It's a more theatrical interpretation of our Wild Heart designs, combining our love of organic forms with a sense of history and romance.

Discover our Wild Heart jewellery → HERE

Old Favourites in a New Light

Of course, the shoot wasn't just about new designs.

We also wanted to revisit some of our best-loved collections and give them a fresh perspective.

Our Swallows Collection has been a favourite for many years. Inspired by the beautiful movement of birds in flight, these delicate silver and gold designs have a lovely sense of freedom about them. Against the sunlit architecture and greenery of Málaga, they took on a new character.

Explore our Swallows Collection → HERE

Our Celestial Collection also found its place in the Mediterranean sunshine. With its delicate stars and celestial charms, it brings a softer, more playful feeling to the photographs.

Seeing these familiar designs styled in new ways reminded us how versatile jewellery can be, and how pieces we've been making for years can still feel completely fresh.

Explore our Celestial Collection → HERE

The People Behind the Pictures

A photoshoot like this takes a wonderful team of creative people, and we were lucky to work with some fantastic talent.

Our producer Olivia helped organise the shoot, researching locations, finding the right accommodation and bringing all the different elements together.

Our models, Amaria, Anthe and Manuela, each brought their own personality to the photographs, while photographer Anna and videographers Olga and Alex captured the atmosphere through still images and film.

Stylist Fatima worked alongside make-up artist Elina to create looks that complemented the jewellery, bringing together clothing, accessories, hair and make-up with a wonderful eye for detail.

Beautiful Clothes, Beautiful Collaborations

The clothing was an important part of bringing the photographs to life.

We were delighted to feature pieces from a selection of independent fashion brands, chosen to complement the jewellery and bring different colours, shapes and textures to the shoot.

A big thank you to Naumia Mallorca, Cou Cou Cherie Studios, Rouri, Elara Clothing, Svior and Sook Stainable for lending us their beautiful creations.

From Lincoln to Malaga, and Back Again

There's something rather special about seeing jewellery that began as a sketch, and was carefully made by hand in our Lincoln workshop, finding its way into a completely different world.

From the elaborate new Peacock and Wild Heart designs to our much-loved Swallows and Celestial collections, the shoot was a chance to celebrate both where we've come from and where our designs might take us next.

We're so pleased to share a glimpse of the experience with you, and we hope you enjoy the photographs as much as we enjoyed creating them.

Discover more of our handmade jewellery collections - SHOP HERE, or follow @amandacolemanjewellery for more behind-the-scenes moments and films from Málaga.