Falls Where it Falls

5.0 x 1.1 x 0.2 cm

sterling silver

The chain was fabricated from round wire, with each link individually formed and hand-forged to introduce variation in depth, orientation, and surface. Controlled forging altered the cross-section of the wire, creating subtle directional shifts throughout the chain. The earrings were constructed to allow articulation between links, enabling the piece to bend, pivot, and move fluidly in response to the wearer's motion.

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.