Angela Blake

My timeless jewellery is created using freshwater pearls, sterling silver, semi-precious stones, lava beads and coral. The beautiful “Pinctada Maxima’ oyster which is only found in the South Seas was the inspiration for my highly successful business Maxima. I am a keen traveller with an eye for the exotic, elegant and unusual, and draw on the destinations I visit for inspiration. My design studio overlooks the Derwent River in Hobart, Tasmania. From all my world travels, nowhere is quite like Tasmania with its pristine environment, stunning surrounds and relaxed but privileged lifestyle. I am very lucky to live and design here. My jewellery incorporates different combinations of freshwater pearls, coral, soapstone, jade, amethyst, lapis lazuli, lava and shell based beads with sterling silver clasps.