Mim Best is a Bristol based Contemporary Jewellery Designer. Her pieces explore traditional techniques, mark-making, pattern and texture. Each piece is unique, carefully considered and meticulously handworked, to create a future heirloom of exquisite quality.

With a background in Applied Arts spanning over 25 years, Mim has worked with an array of clients, designers, makers, and producers; including Diana Porter, PJ Harvey and the BBC - all bringing a broad spectrum of knowledge to her work.

Mim’s designs combine a balanced blend of old and new, creating a modern, bohemian aesthetic and a distinctive style, reminiscent of ancient Egypt or antiques treasures.  Mim is predominantly inspired by decorative details, shapes, marks and patterns; be it a manhole cover, an elaborate chandelier or the texture on a wall.  From a very young age she developed a fascination for jewellery as an ancient, universal art form and finds this to be a continual source of inspiration.

Her playful processes form a significant part of her work, often stamping the metal to create unique surface textures. The combination of traditional lost wax-casting and hand fabrication techniques embodies a freedom of creativity and rhythm to her unique and distinctive pieces. Gemstones, diamonds and precious beads play with movement and proportion, adding colour and a timeless elegance to each piece.

Mim’s new Fine jewellery collection explores her signature stamped textures with a more substantial and streamlined aesthetic.  Using responsibly-sourced gemstones with recycled precious metals to create one of-a-kind pieces and limited small batches.  Mim also offers a bespoke and remodelling service by appointment, working closely with her clients to create the perfect piece.