Annik Piriou studied Fine Art at the Ruskin School of Drawing and Painting in Oxford in the 1960’s. By the 1980’s Annik had started making jewellery.

Annik uses simple tools, modern versions of those used by jewellers through the ages. Working mostly in silver she decorates in various ways; indenting with steel punches, which she makes herself; oxidisation to provide a contrast. Annik adds 18ct gold detail and some semi-prescious stones. Annik is still fascinated by the process- how a piece, partly worked, blackened and unprepossessing, is transformed into a desirable object.

She works out her designs both on paper and working, allowing a constant evolution.

Annik wishes her work to be beautiful , wearable and recognisably hers.