Bishop and Stonier date their factories back to 1851, as successors of a number of local manufacturers. The company produced quality china and earthenware tableware in three factories in Hanley, at Stoke-on-Trent, England.
Bishop and Stonier are most famous as the suppliers of much of the tableware for many of the great ocean liners of the day, particularly the White Star Line, and including the luxurious, unfortunately ill-fated, Titanic.
This vintage china pattern is one of my favourites. I love it’s flamboyant colouring and the Art Deco details. The platter this jewellery was crafted from was made by Bishop and Stonier between 1920 and 1936, under the Bisto Oriental Ivory trademark.
As with all Goosehouse Designs jewellery, this unique jewellery is individually handcrafted by me in my studio. My upcycled, sustainable, broken china jewellery is crafted from ethically-sourced, pre-damaged, vintage china, that would otherwise end up in landfill. It is the perfect romantic gift for wedding anniversaries, birthdays, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day and any time you want to show your love through a treasured piece of artisan jewellery.
Your Goosehouse Designs jewellery will be sent to you carefully wrapped and packaged using recycled and recyclable materials. I am committed, at all times, to operating my business in every way I can to be kinder and gentler to the planet.
The silver in this ring is sterling silver, and is stamped with the .925 stamp.
This round ring is 26mm across and 5mm deep.
The ring is fully adjustable to fit all sizes.
Bishop and Stonier 'Bisto Oriental Ivory' medium round ring
The vintage china I use in my jewellery pieces is all recycled from pieces found at garage sales and op. shops, or through vintage dealers, who are happy to pass on some of their less-than-perfect items. I carefully cut out the selected section of china, shape it by hand, then grind the edges nice and smooth. I securely fix the piece into the sterling silver blank, then grout it so it stays firmly in place.
As with all artisan jewellery, some care needs to be taken to keep your piece in as-new condition.
The vintage china in your piece may well be up to a hundred years old, and needs to be treated accordingly. It is not recommended that you swim or shower whilst wearing your jewellery, nor that you wear it gardening or playing sport or any other activity where the item may get badly knocked. China is breakable, after all.
The sterling silver ring and earring hooks are easily adjustable, but care must be taken not to bend them too quickly or too sharply. As with all metals, if they are worked roughly they may break.
The sterling silver bezel will enjoy a regular simple polish with a quality silvercloth. If you do use silver polish, do not get it on the china or the grout. Do not use strong chemicals on your jewellery.