Goldsmiths Fair 2019 : Petra Bishai

Commissioning Process

Posted by Petra on February 2, 2021 ·

Having a client commission a piece of jewellery from me is always an interesting and fulfilling project. It is invariably a two-way process and can take weeks or months to come to fruition (usually the latter). This ring in 18ct yellow and white golds with rubies and a brilliant cut diamond was the first piece that this client purchased from me. Inspired by my Cardinal Points collection the ring started life as pieces of well loved and worn out jewellery which need a new lease of life. My client studied my work and together we designed and developed this one-off ring. If you would like to commission a piece of jewellery using your own gold or gems or working from scratch feel free to contact me.

What Does That Do?

Posted by Petra on June 20, 2020 ·

I’ve made my first short film for Cockpit Arts Festival of Making. Although the studios are open for makers, we’re not open to the public.

People often ask me at Open Studios ‘what does that do?’ whilst pointing at a particular piece of jewellery equipment. So armed with my camera phone and gaffer tape I am putting together two short films for Cockpit Arts Festival of Making. Entitled… ‘What does that do?’ It’s up on You Tube and you can watch it here let me know what you think!

Cockpit Winter Open Studios

Posted by Petra on October 25, 2019 ·

Cockpit Arts is throwing open the doors for its celebrated Winter Open Studios. It’s an exclusive chance to buy direct from over 140 of the best craftspeople in London!

I will be exhibiting at both Holborn and Deptford. Studio W9 at Holborn and then back in my studio 302 in Deptford.

Holborn 29 November – 1 December
Deptford 6 – 8 December
Fridays 11 – 8, Saturday & Sundays 11 – 6