Jenny Turtill - A contemporary hallmarked silver collar necklace. The necklace with textured cuttlefish impressed finals in naturalistic form. Weight 85g. Hallmarked Sheffield 1997. Jenny Turtill Background & Recognition: A graduate in Mixed Media, she established her workshop in 1981 with a Crafts Council grant. Her prestige is marked by high-end retail presence at Liberty and exhibitions at venues like Goldsmiths’ Hall. Global Influence: Having lived in France and Germany, her practice was significantly shaped by a Winston Churchill Travel Fellowship to the US and Mexico. This journey resulted in a documentary film regarding jewelry techniques and inspirations. Artistic Style & Technique: She creates wearable art inspired by nature, specializing in a unique casting technique using cuttlefish bone found on Sussex beaches. This process creates intricate textures in precious metals, which she often pairs with semi-precious stones collected during her travels.