Paul Preston

b.1943
Paul Preston

Paul Preston (b.1943, Leeds), also known as the Red Mole. is one of the most distinctive and imaginative figures in contemporary British jewellery. Originally trained and briefly employed as an architect, Preston abandoned conventional practice after just two years in favour of a far more unconventional life, diving the waters around Land’s End for crawfish and salvaging non-ferrous metals from shipwrecks.

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The Helpless Prawn Brooch I & II

The Helpless Prawn Brooch I & II, 2010-2013

‘Red Mole at Work, Self Portrait’ Brooch

‘Red Mole at Work, Self Portrait’ Brooch, 2025

yellow, green, white and red precious metals
H:5cm W:4.5cm D:0.6cm
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Shoal of Fishes Brooch

Shoal of Fishes Brooch, 2007

precious yellow and white metals, semi precious stones and yarn
H:5.5cm W:4.5cm D:2cm
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The Helpless Prawn Brooch I

The Helpless Prawn Brooch I, 2010

precious yellow metals, semi precious stones
H:2.8cm W:3.5cm D:0.8cm
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Handmade Gold Chain #2

Handmade Gold Chain #2, 2016

precious yellow metal
L:55cm
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The Helpless Prawn Brooch II

The Helpless Prawn Brooch II, 2013

precious yellow metals, semi precious stones
H:3cm W:3.5cm D:0.8cm
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Bird, Fish & Bee Ring

Bird, Fish & Bee Ring, 1991

precious white metal; approx size M/N
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Haha (Whales) Ring (Narrow)

Haha (Whales) Ring (Narrow), 1990

precious white metal; approx size O
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Anteater, Two Lizards & A Fish Ring

Anteater, Two Lizards & A Fish Ring, 1991

precious white metal; approx size O
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Selection of Precious Stone Paul Preston Rings

Selection of Precious Stone Paul Preston Rings

handmade gold chain by Paul Preston

Handmade Gold Chain #3, 2016

precious yellow metal
L:50cm
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‘Essox Lucius’ Brooch, 2024

‘Essox Lucius’ Brooch, 2024

precious yellow metals sculpture by Paul Preston

Impartial Observer Sculpture I, 2000

precious yellow metals
H:5.5cm W:7cm D:1.2cm
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handmade gold chain by Paul Preston

Handmade Gold Chain #1, 2008

precious yellow metal
L:62cm
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precious yellow metal, opal dotted brooch by Paul Preston

Untitled Fish with Opal, 1994

precious yellow metal, opal
H:4.5cm W:3.8cm
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Grey Mullet Brooch and Untitled Fish with Opal

Grey Mullet Brooch and Untitled Fish with Opal

Two Birds Brooch

Two Birds Brooch, 1992

precious white and yellow metals
H:3cm W:6.5cm
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Quail Ring

Quail Ring, 1985

precious white metal, size K approx
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Selection of Precious White Metal Brooches, Handmade Gold Chain #3 and ‘Serpent’ Ring

Selection of Precious White Metal Brooches, Handmade Gold Chain #3 and ‘Serpent’ Ring

precious white metal brooch by Paul Preston

Untitled 3rd Prize Piggy Brooch, 1997

precious white metal
H:3cm W:3.8cm
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precious white metal brooch by Paul Preston

Pilgrim Brooch, 1990

precious white metal
H:3cm W:4.5cm
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Dog and Birds Ring

Dog and Birds Ring, 1994

precious white metal, size R approx
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Elephants Ring

Elephants Ring, 1996

precious white metal, size O approx
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Cormorant and Fish Ring

Cormorant and Fish Ring, 1988

precious white metal, size P approx
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Running Hare precious white metal ring by Paul Preston

Running Hare Ring, 1985

precious white metal
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Bird on Head Pendant

Bird on Head Pendant, 2021

precious white metal
H:3.5cm W:2cm
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Gannet Brooch with ‘Gold’

Gannet Brooch with ‘Gold’, 2014

precious white metal and yellow metal
H:3.3cm W:3.8cm
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Haha (Whales) Ring

Haha (Whales) Ring, 1992

precious white metal
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Gimme Shelter Brooch

Gimme Shelter Brooch, 2021

precious white metal
H:3.2cm W:3.6cm
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Truffle Pig (August) Brooch

Truffle Pig (August) Brooch, 2021

chiselled precious white and yellow metal
H:3cm W:4.4cm
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Truffle Pig #1 Brooch

Truffle Pig #1 Brooch, 2021

chiselled precious white metal
H:5cm W:5.2cm
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St Francis Syndrome #3 Brooch

St Francis Syndrome #3 Brooch, 2021

chiselled precious white and yellow metal, pink tourmaline
H:4.8cm W:5cm
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Mole Conversation Brooch

Mole Conversation Brooch, 2011

precious white metal
H:4.6cm W:4.3cm
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Duck on Pond Brooch

Duck on Pond Brooch, 1988

precious white metal
H:3.3cm W:5cm
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