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Snakes and Ravens

Handmade Fantasy Jewellery,

One of a kind pieces for any occasion!

Manchester, UK and Online

Two silver rings with purple gemstones resting on small wooden stands on green mossy ground

Intro:

S&R Collective is a small business owned and operated by Celine, who is a self-taught silversmith and illustrator.

Under this collective, she has a jewellery brand called Snakes & Ravens that focuses on one-of-a-kind jewellery inspired by mythology, fantasy books and the dark arts.

Most of the pieces are made from sterling silver, with some having accents of brass, copper, 14k gold-filled.

Previous collections have explored themes such as; Studio Ghibli, Hades & Persephone, ACOTAR, Spring Critters, Fairytales, a love letter from Aphrodite and necklaces inspired by Oracle cards.

Stalk me:

Outline of a doghouse on a black background.
Outline drawing of a camera icon with a circular lens on a black background.
Black background with a white outline of the TikTok logo in the center.
White Facebook logo on a black background with a minimalist design.
A silver necklace with shell-shaped pendants displayed on a black velvet bust, surrounded by seashells, pearls, and coral on a beige fabric background.
Two silver rings with ocean-blue stones, placed among seashells on a sandy surface.
A silver necklace with a large black stone pendant resting on a branch with small red berries and green leaves.
Pair of silver earrings designed to resemble bat wings, with red and blue gemstones in the center.
A silver ring with a large dark blue gemstone, set in an ornate silver and gold band, displayed on a cushioned dark gray platform outdoors.
Three rings displayed on small wooden stands placed on a bed of dry grass and leaves.

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Wedding invitation with a dark background, gold and white text, floral and snake design, announcing the wedding of Kayleigh and Chris on May 28, 2025, at 1:30 PM at Rocdale Town Hall.
Elegant table setting with a black plate, gold ornate charger, red napkin with embroidered red heart and anatomical heart patch, silverware, and decorative cards with red and gold accents.

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Sylists

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