COUNTRY GIRL EMILY BURTON GAVE UP HER JOB AS A KINDERGARTEN TEACHER TO FOCUS ON HER BUSINESS DESIGNING AND MAKING GORGEOUS FRESHWATER PEARL JEWELLERY.
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WORDS NICOLA SEVITT PHOTOGRAPHY CLANCY JOB AND ABBIE MELLE
One of Emily Burton’s designs, the Dot earrings. FACING PAGE Emily describes her style as “fairly classic” with natural fibres and a neutral palette. “I choose quality pieces that last and gravitate towards a nice cut with quality fabrics,” she says.