Artist's Statement
Maya Selway crafts timeless pieces of jewellery that are both understated yet compelling in their delicate lines and textural detailing. Inspired by the enduring, cyclical nature of the world around her, Maya works intuitively using using a palette of tonal golds and naturally coloured precious stones.
With an eye for restrained detail, intriguing in its intricacy, Maya Selway uses unconventional techniques such as gold dust fusing to create luxurious, enduring jewellery that transcends time and passing trends.
Born in 1977 to a poet and an artist, Maya grew up in a distinctly creative atmosphere; she was also influenced early on by her jeweller grandmother. In 1997, Maya attended Camberwell College of Art where she gained a BA in Silversmithing and Metalwork. Following this, she worked as a freelance prop maker with the Royal Opera House and the National Theatre.
In 2004, she attended Bishopsland and completed a year’s silversmithing and jewellery residency before spending two further years in Sheffield at the Yorkshire Art Space. In 2008 she set up her first workshop at Cockpit Arts in London. This year Maya also undertook a series of masterclasses in Italy with jewellery guru Giovanni Corvaja.
Further Images
Yellow gold ring with rose cut yellow diamond
Bound Collection by Maya Selway
?Photograph by Omay Goksu
RRP. £1260
Yellow gold scattered eternity ring with 16 yellow diamonds
Bound Collection by Maya Selway
?Photograph by Omay Goksu
RRP. £1420
Multi coloured sapphire studs in yellow gold
Worn Collection by Maya Selway
Photograph by Omay Goksu
?RRP. £860
Drops in white gold with diamond crystals
Raw Collection by Maya Selway
Photograph by Omay Goksu
RRP. £2800
Black, mink & champagne diamond bead necklace
Raw Collection by Maya Selway
Photograph by Matthew Booth
RRP. £1760
Burmese Star Ruby ring stack
Burmese Star Ruby ring stack with ruby, mink & cognac diamond bead necklace
By Maya Selway
Photograph by Matthew Booth
Yellow gold bangle with 18ct yellow gold dust fusing and 16 cognac diamonds
Worn Collection by Maya Selway
Photograph by Matthew Booth
RRP. £2850
Rub over set ring 18ct white gold with princess brilliant cut diamond
Bound Collection by Maya Selway
Photograph by Jeremy Johns
RRP. £2070
Rose gold ring with rose cut diamond slice
?Raw Collection by Maya Selway
Photograph by Omay Goksu
RRP. £845
White gold ring with cognac octahedron diamond
Raw Collection by Maya Selway
Photograph by Omay Goksu
RRP. £2100
White gold ring with rose cut pear shaped white diamond
Bound Collection by Maya Selway?
Photograph by Omay Goksu
RRP ?£1420