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PROFILE & PORTFOLIO

Sam Hunt: profile & portfolio

A designer and maker with a lifetime in precious metals – and a portfolio spanning bespoke jewellery, silverware, sculpture and product design.

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Commissions & projects

A selection of Sam’s commissioned work – from bespoke jewellery and remounts to silverware and public sculpture. New projects are added as they’re completed.

Ergo handmade cutlery by Xing Design, bought by the King of Dubai
Bought by the King of Dubai

Ergo Cutlery

A range of ergonomic, multifunctional cutlery inspired by mid-century industrial design. Britannia Silver, hallmarked in Sheffield – bought by the King of Dubai after an Elle Decoration feature.

Duo 18ct remount ring with two diamonds and an emerald by Xing Design
18ct remount commission

Duo

Commission in 18ct to redesign and re-use two diamonds and an emerald from a three-stone dress ring. Yellow gold body with white gold settings, ~9.7g, approx. 35mm long.

Fantazi platinum and emerald engagement ring by Xing Design
Platinum & emerald ring

Fantazi

A platinum and emerald engagement ring built around the customer’s requirement for the orientation of the emerald. Set in 10.5g of platinum on a round shank.

Node contemporary 22k gold pendant commissioned by a Belgian professor
Pendant, Belgian professor

Node

A contemporary pendant commissioned by a Belgian Professor of Wood, met at a furniture fair in Gent – made from the customer’s own Quarter Krugerrands in 22k gold.

Opal Collection 18ct ring set with a blue water opal by Xing Design
Ring, pendant & earrings

Opal Collection

An opal collection including an 18ct white-head, yellow-shank ring set with a 10×8 blue water opal, plus a matching pendant and earrings.

Contour coiled copper entrance sculpture for Ranyard Signs, Lincolnshire
Sculpture, Ranyard Signs

Contour

A 5ft high × 17ft coiled copper entrance sculpture for Ranyard Signs, Caistor (Lincs), with a natural weathered patina – illuminated at night. Made with Grimsby College.

TRAINING & CREDENTIALS
  • Working precious metals since age 12
  • BA (Hons) 3D Design (Metal), Brunel University
  • PgD Education & Manufacturing, Sheffield Hallam
  • All products Design Registered
NOTABLE CLIENTS
  • Garrard, the Crown Jewellers
  • The King of Dubai (Ergo Cutlery)
  • Design Q (Jensen S-V8)
  • Rare Imports (Suzuki Cappuccino)
PUBLICATIONS

Featured in Elle Decoration, The Mail on Sunday, GQ Magazine, The Daily Telegraph and the FT “How To Spend It” Magazine.

EXHIBITIONS

Shown at Autumn Fair & Top Draw trade shows, 100% Design, Garrard’s Contemporary Silver Exhibition, and New Designers in Business (New York & San Francisco) – overall winner at The Young Designers Exhibition for the Ergo Cutlery.

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Design consultancy, manufacturing, sales and enquiries welcome for trade, public, retail and galleries. All prices on request (POA).

Get in touch

Willingham, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire · sam@xingdesign.com · +44 (0)1427 788213