“Textiles are closely intertwined with our daily lives- the warm wrap of a blanket, the brush against soft cotton… I like to preserve these passing moments, giving my work an almost nostalgic feeling, which my clients can sense. Although they have their own associations with the jewellery: a necklace bought to mark a birth, a ring to mark an anniversary, I believe these historical and textile references are stored in our collective memories and strike a chord”
Scottish Fine Jewellery, from cotton to gold
Based in the ancient city of Dunfermline, in the Kingdom of Fife, Scotland, Ebba Goring is an independent fine jewellery designer whose work is deeply influenced by Scottish heritage and her links to Scandinavia. Blending intricate craftsmanship, innovative design, and timeless elegance, each piece is meticulously considered—designed for comfort, longevity, and contemporary relevance.
At the heart of the practice is a unique approach: every design begins with meticulously hand-stitched or crocheted cotton, which is then transformed into solid precious metal through the ancient lost-wax casting technique. This process imbues each piece with an ethereal quality, as fragile threads become enduring treasures.
Ebba explores the preservation of needlework skills that were passed down from generation to generation, and delves into themes of material contradictions, status, value, movement, and durability. Textiles continue to act as an enduring theme throughout, connecting pieces across collections old and new through a common thread of materiality and craft.
Inspired by historical narratives and motifs, the collections draw from Nordic folk art, the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras, medieval iconography, and ancient Viking treasures. Through layering, texture, and contrasting materials—soft cotton becoming luxurious gold—these designs weave together echoes of the past with a contemporary aesthetic.
If you would like to discuss a commission please do get in touch.
Previous Exhibitions and Events
October 2018: Perspectives: Creating Jewellery for a Fairer Future, Elements Festival, Edinburgh.
August 2018: Pittenweem Arts Festival, Fife, Scotland.
December 2017, Goldsmiths Fair Christmas Pop Up
November 2017: Elements Exhibition, Lyon and Turnbull, Edinburgh.
January 2017: Scotland’s Trade Fair, Glasgow.
November 2016: British Fashion and Textiles Association Trade Mission, British Embassy, Tokyo, Japan.
October 2016: Goldsmiths Fair, Goldsmiths Hall, London.
February 2016: NYNOW, New York City. Trade only.
February - March 2015: ‘All in the Detail’ Solo Show at Diana Porter Contemporary Jewellery, Bristol.
October 2014 – January 2015: MADE, Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
September 2014 – January 2015: ‘Useful or Beautiful’ Exhibition, RBSA Gallery, Birmingham.
October 12th – November 2014: Solo Show, The Open Eye Gallery, Edinburgh.
March – May 2014: Bridal Showcase, Tomfoolery, London.
February 2014: NYNOW, New York, USA. Trade.
May – September 2013: Legacy of Lace Exhibition, National Museum of Scotland, Scotland Creates, Dick Institute, Kilmarnock.
August 2013: Craft Scotland Summer Show, White Stuff, George Street, Edinburgh.
June 2013: Treasure, London Jewellery Week, Somerset House, London.
June 2013: The Contemporary Craft Festival, Bovey Tracey, Devon.
April 2013: British Craft Trade Fair, Harrogate. Trade.
January – March 2010: Meet Your Maker, The National Museum of Scotland in conjunction with Craft Scotland.
