Joel Ashley
Joel is enjoying his fifteenth year in the jewellery trade, and twelfth year of self employment.
Joel’s jewellery career began at Kingsway College in Clerkenwell where he studied a 2 year YT BTEC in Jewellery/ Art/ Metal, with work placement in Hatton Garden. Joel was employed for a further year and then went on to start his own jewellery business; establishing his Limited Company ‘Ashley Taylor Jewellery Limited’ and ‘ateight’ (88) brand in 2001. Joel has successfully registered the design of ateight’s trademark piece - of innovative hand jewellery, worn by some high profile celebrities including Emma Bunton (Baby Spice).
In 2006 Joel took time off to travel the globe and has found a new source of design inspiration, as well as his artistic photography (Painting with Lights). Since returning Joel has become involved with 3D design CAD/ CAM technologies which is proving to be an invaluable skill for making precision jewellery. Recent works include pieces for Marc Jacobs new range of punk jewellery for A/W 2008/9 launched at New York Fashion Week.
Contact details
Mobile: 07957 420339
Email: joelashley@hotmail.com