Stuart Devlin was a mid-century modern Australian metalworker whose sparkling creations showcased the luster of silver. He used techniques like filigree and gilding to make a range of sterling silver serveware and decorative sculptures.
Devlin was born in Geelong, Victoria, in 1931. From 1951 to 1955, he taught gold and silversmithing in the town of Wangaratta. He went on to study at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in 1957 and earned a scholarship to the Royal College of Art in London in 1958. Devlin was awarded a two-year Harkness Fellowship by the Commonwealth Fund, which he used to spend time at Columbia University in New York City.
After returning to Melbourne, he won a competition to design Australian coinage in 1964. His initials are still on the 1966 Australian 50-cent coin. A year later, he moved back to London and opened a workshop. There, he began producing limited-edition Christmas boxes and Easter eggs, which continue to be highly prized by collectors. Devlin also took commissions for coins and medals from countries around the world. From 1979 to 1985, he operated a popular showroom on London’s Conduit Street.
Devlin was widely acclaimed and recognized for his work over his long career. In 1982, he was granted the Royal Warrant of Appointment as Goldsmith and Jeweler to Her Majesty the Queen. From 1996 to 1997, he served as the Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths’ Company. In 2000, he designed a coin series for the Summer Olympics in Sydney.
Devlin retired to Littlehampton, West Sussex, where he died in 2018 at the age of 86. As described in his obituary in The Guardian, Devlin sought to bring “delight, surprise, intrigue and even amusement” to modern style.
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Stuart Devlin 1973 London Sculptural Modernist Earrings 18Kt Gold Malachite
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist clips-earrings designed by Stuart Devlin (1931-2018). Beautiful pair of clips, created by the late Australian-British based artist, designer and goldsmith Stuart Devlin. T...
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Andrew Clunn 18kt Gold Clip Earrings Watermelon Classic
By Andrew Clunn
Located in New York, NY
Designer Andrew Clunn Watermelon Textured Clip Earrings Measurements: 26 x 20mm Depth: 13mm Comfortable Omega Clip 30 grams / 18kt. Yellow Gold Earrings are gorgeous made
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Tiffany & Co Ruby & Diamond 18KT Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
What Texture!!!!! Vintage Tiffany & Co Ruby & Diamond 18 karat yellow gold Earrings Earrings measure 7/8 ” in diameter x 3/8″ layered height. Two (2) Round Brilliant ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18kt Gold Earrings
Located in Capri, IT
18kt Gold semicircle Earrings
18k Gold
Diamond and 18kt Yellow Gold Clip-On Earring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Classy 18 kt yellow gold clip-on earrings that combine timeless elegance with effortless versatility. Each earring is finely pavé-set with approximately 1.95 carats of white brillian...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carrera Y Carrera 18KT Yellow Gold Cherub Earrings
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yellow gold cherub...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT White Gold & Black Onyx Earrings
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
A very classic pair of 18 karat white gold earrings. The earrings are designed with 2 ribbed sections of on either end, and a black onyx section in the center. The earrings are pierc...
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.78 in L 0.88 in
Topaz & Opal earrings 18KT yellow gold Vintage clip on omega earrings
Located in Jupiter, FL
Rare pearl necklace featuring freshwater pearls, natural topaz and fire opal made in 18KT yellow gold. GRAM WEIGHT: 17.73gr GOLD: 18KT yellow gol...
Opal, South Sea Pearl, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold and Wood Earring
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold and Wood Earring 3 Octaves earring
Titanium Natural Diamonds 18KT Rose Gold Spirale Earrings
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
18 KT rose gold grams 1.88 (clips) n. 36 natural diamonds - total carat 0.47 quality of the diamonds F/G color and VVS clarity Blue Titanium grams 6.40 The diamonds we set ar...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Titanium
18kt White gold Three Flower Cluster Earring
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt White gold Three Flower Cluster Earring with Citrine, Blue Topaz and Rubelite and Diamonds
Citrine, Topaz, Rubelite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt Gold Clip Earrings Panda Eye Domed
Located in New York, NY
Dome Panda Eye Clip Earrings Measurements: 3/4 inch diameter Depth: 7mm Comfortable Omega Clip 16 grams / 18kt. Yellow Gold
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Lalaounis 18kt Yellow Gold Fan Wing Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Bethesda, MD
Elevate your style with these exquisite 18kt Lalaounis Fan Earrings, designed to make a statement. Each earring features a unique fan shape that reflects timeless elegance and crafts...
Yellow Gold