Gerald Benney
Gerald Benney (1930-2008) was a British designer and silversmith who created modernist jewelry and silverware. He was known for his bold and innovative designs, which often incorporated unusual materials and textures.
Benney was born in London and trained at the Central School of Arts and Crafts and the Royal College of Art. He began his career as a silversmith, creating silverware for major clients such as the British royal family and the Conran Shop.
In the 1960s, Benney began designing jewelry, using the same modernist aesthetic as his silverware. He often used unusual materials such as textured metals, enamel, and rough gemstones to create striking, abstract designs.
Benney's jewelry was exhibited in major galleries and museums around the world, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. He won numerous awards for his work, including a gold medal at the International Jewelry Exhibition in Paris in 1964.
Benney was born in London and trained at the Central School of Arts and Crafts and the Royal College of Art. He began his career as a silversmith, creating silverware for major clients such as the British royal family and the Conran Shop.
In the 1960s, Benney began designing jewelry, using the same modernist aesthetic as his silverware. He often used unusual materials such as textured metals, enamel, and rough gemstones to create striking, abstract designs.
Benney's jewelry was exhibited in major galleries and museums around the world, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. He won numerous awards for his work, including a gold medal at the International Jewelry Exhibition in Paris in 1964.
