By Design

2.3 x 0.6 x 0.6 cm

sterling silver and silver fresh water pearls

Sterling-silver freshwater pearls are secured using custom-fabricated cup bezels, formed to precisely cradle each pearl. Round wire hoops were soldered directly to the bezel cups, creating a unified structural framework. A silver bead was then soldered in place to act as a retaining element, with the wire tension and bezel construction collectively holding the pearl securely while allowing the form to remain visually light and balanced.

Jessica Milum is a jewellery artist working primarily in sterling silver, using a mix of hand fabrication and lost-wax casting. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce (2023) from the University of Victoria and completed a Jewellery Design Certificate at Whitecliffe College of Arts & Design in Auckland, New Zealand (2025). She is currently an artist in residence with Malaspina Printmakers, in collaboration with the Vancouver Metal Arts Association.

Jessica's practice is rooted in traditional metalsmithing techniques and guided by an ongoing interest in movement, restraint, and subtle irregularity. Through a process-led approach to making, her work explores quiet shifts in form, softness within structure, and pieces that feel lived-in rather than fixed. Alongside her studio practice, she is passionate about creating welcoming entry points into jewellery-making through accessible workshops and shared creative spaces.