"The jewelry with which we choose to embellish ourselves speaks volumes. To embrace a Parrish Relics piece is to gravitate toward meaning and sentiment, reflecting our most innermost feelings, special memories, or symbols that resonate within us." ~ Stephanie Chatfield for the Pre-Raphaelite Issue of Enchanted Living Magazine
Parrish Relics is a dream come true for me ~ creating wearable shrines that speak of Mythic Symbolism, a love of Nature, Ancient Folklore. I hope that they go on to tell the wearer's own story of the things that they love and cherish.
Crafted with recycled sterling silver and bronze, antiqued for a romantic appearance of age and History. Each original is carved by hand in wax or sculpted of clay, cast, and hand-finished in my rural Massachusetts workshop.
Set with jewel-toned stained glass and ephemera from art history under glass, creating unique wearable treasures.
recent museum collaborations
Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum
Recently completed a collection of stained glass and pictorial amulets for the British Museum for the exciting UK debut of the Bayeux Tapestry!
William Morris Gallery
Strawberry Thief velvet choker on display at the William Morris Gallery for the Morris Mania Exhibition.
Thomas Becket Exhibition at the British Museum
One of the Miracle Windows from the Trinity Chapel of Canterbury Cathedral was a highlight of the show, so I was inspired to design an Amulet based on the main clover shape in the central panel. Curling tendrils of floriated ornament wind around the clover. Set with jewel-toned stained glass reflecting the colors used in the original window.
This collection sold out early in the run of the Exhibition, a second order was placed which sold out as well.
Edward Burne-Jones Exhibition at Tate Britain
Found image Pictorial Amulets that celebrate the beautiful faces that Burne-Jones so lovingly painted in The Golden Stairs, matching opalescent earrings, sea-toned Stained Glass Arch pendants inspired by his Hope & Faith Stained Glass Window Designs in Oxford with Morris & Co.
This collection sold out before I arrived, but I'm so glad that I experienced this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition of one of my favorite artists and had the chance to meet the lovely shop staff that helped make it such a success.
the stained glass museum - ely cathedral
Inspiration & ideas for collaboration.
stained glass pendants
Pendants that reflect the colors and architectural elements of Ely Cathedral, and other collection highlights. Featuring stained glass set within antiqued bronze or sterling silver frames. Custom glass color, beadwork and chain options available.
Please view a selection of examples of past work below, with links to more in each collection.
viriditas - floriated clover window
Inspired by the Miracle Windows of the Trinity Chapel in Canterbury Cathedral
A hand-carved and sculpted frame echoes the window's curves and curling tendrils of floriated ornament winding around the clover. Antiqued bronze frame with textured moss green cathedral glass.
night bird venetian gothic window
Inspired by the Gothic Architecture & Magical Charms of Medieval Venice.
A hand-carved and sculpted frame echoes the romantic arches of the city. Antiqued bronze frame with cobalt, hand-etched stained glass. Sterling silver bird detail.
pugin quatrefoil
new collection coming soon
heraldic rose
new collection coming soon
athene nocutua
new collection coming soon
pictorial pendants
Unique pendants featuring images under glass from the museum's collection.(I enjoy working with recycled/supplied imagery from outdated brochures, museum maps, postcards, and other printed ephemera when possible but can also print from high resolution.) Set within antiqued sterling or bronze frames, with custom beadwork and chain options.
The current collections below can also be customized for your shop.
the sacred grove
flora & fauna
mediaevalis
Tatiana wears the spring oak bower amulet, earrings & tiara (for Enchanted Living Magazine).
Lulu wears a floriated clover window amulet.
"Jen Parrish-Hill lives in accordance with Ruskin's advice, going to nature in all singleness of heart. Her home, Frog Hollow, sits nestled within a lush green forest where her particular brand of alchemy is conjured and spells are woven, creating Parrish Relics, jewelry that speaks to the soul."
~ Stephanie Graham Piña for the Pre-Raphaelite Issue of Enchanted Living Magazine
- From creative materials to packaging, to studio practices- I strive to make Parrish Relics as vegan and eco-friendly as possible, and I am constantly seeking new ways to lessen my negative impact on the planet. Trying to be a Helper.
- Parrish Relics is an LGBTQ-owned, one-woman business. A percentage of all sales are donated to animal/eco/human rights. To learn more visit: #givingback
- As seen on stage and screen, sold through museum gift shops, and direct to customers for over twenty years.
Would love to work with you on designing a special collection for The Stained Glass Museum. Please use the form below or contact me:
(781) 296-6963 jen@parrishrelics.com
Thank you for your time! ~ Jen Parrish-Hill