Sophie Hughes knows her way around a hammer and anvil. Working with recycled gold and silver, she shapes raw metal into rough-hewn yet sophisticated pieces, sometimes finished with reclaimed gems. The results are subtle enough for everyday wear, but special enough to qualify as statement jewelry—so it’s no surprise they’ve graced the runway at New York Fashion Week and gotten props from sources as far-flung as Elle China. Check out her handiwork, along with select pieces from other local talents, at Ore, her new South End atelier.
Sophie Hughes
Ore, 80 Dartmouth St., Boston,
sophiehughes.com
Other Winners
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Local Designer—Jewelry
2015 Winner: Hannah Blount
Jeweler Hannah Blount first won the hearts—and fingers, wrists and ears—of fans with signature styles no doubt inspired by her Nantucket childhood and fisherman father…...
- 450 Harrison Ave., Studio323, Boston
- 5082212635,byappointment
- hannahblount.com
