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Her designs combine a sense of modern architectural design with romance. First of all, her name is Yoko, so we are hooked… second her degrees in the field are quite extensive. She graduated from West Virginia University in the 90s, then in 1995 she moved to Florence to study at the jewellery school “Le Arti Orafe”. She then obtained a degree in project jewellery design from the Istituto d’Arte di Firenze. Yoko taught goldsmith’s art at the “Alchimia” school until 2000 and then in 2002 opened Takirai Design. Her work has gone on to gain accolades, show at museum shows, and beyond.

What we love about her designs are the way they bridge innovation in form, with their wearer. She creates architecture for the body. Where can you get her work in Scotland? Number Five, 17 High Street, Perth. Tel: 01738 634196. numberfivegoldsmiths.co.uk