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Featured in   Date 14th August 2008

Lora Leedham - Studio 6, The Merlin Centre of Contemporary Design, Hockley.

Based in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, Lora Leedham has built up an enviable reputation for her ethical and bespoke pieces. Set up with the help of the Prince's Trust, she has been working as a designer/maker since 2006. In that time she has created a necklace for Camilla Parker Bowles and is currently working on a pin for Prince Charles, she will be delivering to Clarence House by hand.

A talented artist, Lora has taken part in London Fashion Week, created jewellery for catwalks and has been featured in the likes of Grazia, Vogue and Cosmopolitan. She has also been shortlisted for Young Designer of The Year at the UK Jewellery Awards 2008 and nominated for Enterprise Award by The Prince's Trust. I have

Lora describes her work as "ethical - the gemstones are ethically sourced and the diamonds are conflict-free Kimberley diamonds. I also use recycled metals wherever I can."

Pictured: Sterling silver sculpted heart cage bracelet, woven with a handmade Venetian glass. Priced at £55.

For more details visit www.loraleedham.co.uk.