Meson del Moro double ended cufflinks in 9ct yellow gold. Inspired by the domes on the Meson del Moro, Sevilla. From the Journey to Spain.
The top of each cufflink measures approximately 12mm in diameter.
Sevilla in the autumn has that golden light that bathes the walls in the afternoons, when the oranges are not quite ready to be harvested and their fruit hangs like small green baubles from the trees. It was on a walk one such afternoon that I came across the smooth angular walls of the Meson del Moro. Dotted all over its plaster surface are small decorated domes, like mini architectural cupcakes, each with a differing pattern. Some carved in the shape of a bird, others take the form of a geometric design. I sat and sketched in the dying sunshine of the day. Those memories and the sketches became small gold and silver 'cupcakes' on my workshop bench. I made Meson Del Moro cufflinks and filled the recesses of the pattern with the bright blue and green colours of enamels.
Gold is a metal that Cassandra loves to work with, it takes a wonderful pátina with time. Cassandra has the skill of knowing which carat, strength and durability of gold to use, where stone setting is concerned, so that jewels last and look beautiful for generations. Sourcing gold and other metals responsibly from people who have the same ethical vision as herself is particularly important, and she regularly encourages transformations from old unworn jewels in to new sparkling pieces. When receiving jewels from Cassandra Goad, you can be assured that only the highest quality gold is being used.
If you would like to have this design crafted bespoke for you in another metal - silver, white or rose gold - please contact us and we will be delighted to make this for you.
All Cassandra Goad jewellery is designed and made in the
workshops in London.
As a gemmologist, the chemical composition and properties of
gemstones have always fascinated Cassandra. Ever in search of the
unusual and rare, she travels the world to source beautiful
gemstones, either in the rough or cut form. The craftsman works as
an artist recreating the design in metal, his interpretation is
vital to the overall feel of the jewel. The jewel is then mounted,
assayed , polished and set. Many of Cassandra's jewels can be hand
engraved with a personal message to make a unique bespoke gift.