About Anne-Michelle
Born in Cape Town, South Africa, my connection to the natural world was shaped by a childhood spent mostly outdoors. The mild Mediterranean climate meant long days exploring rock pools, forest hideaways and vast, wild landscapes. I was always drawn to the tiny pockets of beauty within these environments. Fairy gardens, miniature worlds and intricate natural details fascinated me from an early age.
As a jewellery designer, that fascination with miniature worlds continues through my intricately detailed, nature-inspired designs. A reverence for nature remains at the heart of every piece I create.
I began my jewellery design career in Cape Town as a student at the Ruth Prowse School of Art. With the launch of my first business, Antique Fusion Jewellery, in 2007, I established myself locally with vintage-inspired designs. I was particularly drawn to engraved Victorian belt buckles, filigree, micro mosaics and Art Nouveau motifs. My early work combined antique and vintage found objects with contemporary materials such as perspex and resin. Over time, however, my love for fine, intricate detail led me away from bold contemporary pieces and towards more delicate, nature-inspired designs.
In the summer of 2018, I moved to the UK. This pivotal step gave me the opportunity to re-imagine my brand and build something new. Still exploring the direction I wanted to take, I relaunched under the name Anne-Michelle Jewellery, allowing my style to evolve more naturally. It was not long before the beautiful Cotswolds countryside captured my imagination. My designs began to draw directly from the surrounding landscape, developing the recognisable, nature-inspired aesthetic that defines my work today.
Now based in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, I design each piece from my home studio, where I continue to sketch, develop and refine new collections. To bring bespoke and collection designs to life, I work closely with a skilled team of craftspeople in Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter. This collaborative approach allows each ring to be carefully crafted to a high standard, combining traditional expertise with modern processes.
In 2025, I also celebrated a personal milestone, marrying my partner and gaining an even deeper appreciation for the meaning behind engagement and wedding jewellery. Today, my work focuses on creating thoughtful, nature-inspired rings that mark life’s most meaningful moments.
