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New Metropolis collection by Cara Tonkin now available in store and online.

Jewellery Christmas gift ideas from contemporary jewellery gallery, Polka Dot Jewellery.

In the second of our new series we catch up with Brighton based maker, Cara Tonkin. Grab a coffee and prepare to get inspired... * What initially appealed to you about making jewellery and how did you learn your craft? I have always been interested in all aspects of art and design. During my Art Foundation course I focused on 3-D Design because I loved working with different materials. When it came to using metal I was hooked. It is such a challenging and versatile material to work with, so combining that with my interest in fashion and adornments, jewellery design soon stood out as the perfect career for me. I trained at Central St Martins where I achieved a...