ABOUT LUCKY LITTLE BLIGHTERS

'The Lucky Little Blighters team is just me, I design and make everything aboard my wide beam boat, I’m a ‘continuous cruiser’ so moving every couple of weeks or so. I make my pieces in wax and then cast them in metal. The casting technique I use is the lost wax technique which is a really ancient way of casting. Ghanaians are the absolute world champions of this method.

I studied for 2 years at Torquay Tech doing a brilliant pre degree course , then 4 years at Middlesex Poly (Uni now) where I took a very inspiring Jewellery BA Honours Degree.

I can design well because I’m dyslexic, it didn’t help at school but it does now.

I love making huge statement pieces, ones that make it impossible to put your hand in your pocket are best, ones you never forget are on because of the weight. They should definitely stop you doing the washing up.

Some of the names of my pieces are taken from tracks that I have been listening to while designing them, family member's names also make an appearance.

The solid sterling silver work is hallmarked at the historic London Assay Office and most pieces are also available in brass or gold plate. If you have another metal you fancy using such as gold or bronze, please ask for a quote. 

Commissions are very welcome, I spend a lot of time doing individual commissioned pieces which I love, it’s great to work closely with someone who has made an enquiry, if it’s for themselves or a present for someone they love.

There are no jewellery rules in the Lucky Little Blighters world. I often get asked if ‘that’s a ‘man’s ring’ or if men can wear it or soooooo often, women especially say ‘sorry, my fingers are really big ‘ My jewellery is for everyone to wear, however you like, whichever way up, an earring in your hair, and I can make ANY size ring or piece, there are no limits…

My other passions in life - I have two amazing children, Taali who runs Dope Black Queers, hosts Queer House Party and Namali who is the producer half of Blue Lab Beats, my wonderful husband Kwame runs Ferocious Talent Ltd and Cre8ing Vision, they are all a massive inspiration and huge source of joy in my life.

I’m Queer, coming out as bi at a grand old age with the help of my lovely family. If you are Black, POC, part of the LGBTQIA+ community, a woman, or disabled, please message me for a discount code.

I’m vegan and I have DJ’d professionally since 1991-strictly vinyl, playing 80's Soul, Disco, Boogie, Funk, R&B and 90's Hip-Hop. I often have my ring sizer in my record box.

I’’m looking forward to hearing form you.

Love and best wishes

Maura Kwaten

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