The Molten Metal Collection – Our Debut Collection

The Molten Metal Collection is my debut collection at Wilson’s Precious Metals, and it represents the beginning of my journey as a jeweller. Each piece has been handcrafted  in our workshop from 100% recycled Fine & Sterling Silver and includes only natural gemstones.

This collection was born from the influence of a small number of jewellers whose work first inspired me to pick up the tools of the trade, committing to teaching myself traditional benchwork methods and techniques. I always considered these jeweller’s creations more like art than jewellery; some of their works were sculptural like pieces that blurred the line between adornment and expression. It was the desire to create this kind of wearable art that set me on my path, and that spirit is woven into every piece of The Molten Metal Collection.

A selection of pieces from The Molten Metal Collection.

I drew inspiration from nature, aiming to capture precious metals in their most raw and elemental state. Rather than refining away every irregularity, I wanted to preserve the natural character of the material, allowing texture and form to speak for themselves. Each piece is intentionally unrefined, designed to feel as close to its natural origins as possible.

Alongside the recycled precious metals, I’ve incorporated natural gemstones to keep in line with this collections original inspirations. I’ve included some behind the scenes pictures below showing some of the steps which went into creating this collection. To view this collection in full, please click here.

The Molten Nugget Bracelet

This picture shows the process of soldering links on our Molten Nugget Bracelet. All of our chains are made from 100% recycled Sterling Silver wire by myself in our workshop.

The Molten Double Ring

This is one of our Fine Silver Double Molten Rings before it's been sanded and polished. This piece is made from 100% recycled 999 Fine Silver Grain by fusing each grain together before hammering and filing to create it's unique shapes.

What does 'Fusing' in Jewellery Making Mean?

Fusing in jewellery making is the process of joining pieces of precious metal, such as silver or gold, by heating them until their surfaces begin to melt and flow together, creating a seamless bond without the use of solder. Unlike soldering, which relies on an added alloy, fusing uses only the base metals themselves, resulting in purer joins and often producing unique, organic textures that enhance the artistry of a piece. This technique requires precise heat control with a blow torch, and for ethical jewellers it holds special appeal because it avoids introducing foreign materials, keeping the jewellery more sustainable, durable, and true to its natural composition.

The Molten Sterling Silver Ring

This is one of our Molten Sterling Silver Rings still being formed. Once it's cooled down it'll be hammered, sanded and polished before being made ready for sale.

The Sterling Silver Nugget Stud

One of the more intricate jobs is soldering studs, flame control is key when making piercings. This will be one of our Molten Nugget Studs once finished.

The 8mm Cabochon Molten Ring

This picture shows the 8mm Cabochon Molten Sterling Silver Ring with a Green Agate Cabochon waiting to be set. Once the stone has been set, the ring will be polished and made ready for sale.

A selection of Sterling Silver & Fine Silver Fused Molten Rings.

We have two small areas we use for smelting and soldering. This picture shows one of our crucibles inbetween being used to create Fine Silver bars. These bars are then made into sheet metal to be used in various different pieces.

Creating this collection has been an incredible experience and I'm hugely grateful to the jewellers who inspired me to start working with gold and silver. All the pieces created in this collection are available in the Wilson's Precious Metals Product Catalogue. Please note, these pictures only show a small number of the products in this collection. Click Here to view the full collection.

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