Partners in craft, Luke Shimell and Emma Madden meld their ideas and expertise to create their inimitable jewellery style. As Shimell and Madden they fuse the worlds of contemporary design and traditional goldsmithing. Their designs and making methods are inspired by their mutual love of mathematics and science.
Luke and Emma’s journey began in a small Devon jeweller’s workshop, where they worked side by side as goldsmiths. From the outset, they shared ideas and influences, spanning art, design, science, and traditional making techniques, shaping a collaborative approach that continues to define their work.
As their skills developed, their paths expanded. Luke went on to work in Mayfair, London, as a high-end diamond mounter, while Emma completed a fellowship at the Bishopsland Educational Trust, following her degree in Three-Dimensional Design : Metalwork and Jewellery at UCA Farnham.
In 2010, they founded Shimell and Madden to realise a shared ambition: to create contemporary jewellery through technically advanced hand-making techniques. Their work is defined by precision and structure, informed by a shared visual language rooted in geometry and form.
Since their inception, Shimell and Madden have been recognised as a brand to watch, receiving The Best New Design Award from the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths at their first exhibition.
Their work has been featured in leading publications including Elle, Vogue, Wallpaper and the Financial Times, and exhibited at institutions such as the Victoria and Albert Museum, Saatchi Gallery and Somerset House.
Selected by the British Fashion Council and Stephen Webster, they were part of the renowned Rock Vault collective, representing the forefront of British fine jewellery. During London Fashion Week, they presented their work to Queen Elizabeth II.
Curated selections of their collections are available through a small number of galleries and stores.
