Crafts CouncilDirectorySarah Macrae JewelleryPenannular BroochesAboutReinterpreting the penannular brooch has been a particular interest of mine for most of my career. This brooch form is an ancient type of fastening that appears in many different cultures and at different times throughout history. I vary the materials and proportions but retain the function as part of the decorative element. I often make these in series of three.Sarah Macrae JewelleryPetersfield, HampshireThree stone set penannulars, Johnny J Gallaghersilver, 18ct detail, chrysoprase, Iolite and blue topaz bullet pointsBridge Penannular, Paul HartleySilver and polypropyleneReversible penannular brooch,, Sarah Macrae18ct gold, diamonds, opals, tourmaline and peridotThree carved penannulars, Johnny J Gallaghersilver and carved acrylicRipple Penannular, Paul HartleySilver, carved acrylicPenannular BroochesAboutReinterpreting the penannular brooch has been a particular interest of mine for most of my career. This brooch form is an ancient type of fastening that appears in many different cultures and at different times throughout history. I vary the materials and proportions but retain the function as part of the decorative element. I often make these in series of three.Sarah Macrae JewelleryPetersfield, HampshireThree stone set penannulars, Johnny J Gallaghersilver, 18ct detail, chrysoprase, Iolite and blue topaz bullet pointsThree carved penannulars, Johnny J Gallaghersilver and carved acrylicBridge Penannular, Paul HartleySilver and polypropyleneRipple Penannular, Paul HartleySilver, carved acrylicReversible penannular brooch,, Sarah Macrae18ct gold, diamonds, opals, tourmaline and peridotMore from Sarah Macrae JewelleryProjectPolypropylene