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At The Puffin Gallery, we are Robert and Brigitte Spotten, a
husband-and-wife creative team based in Northern Ireland.
We design and make handcrafted jewellery and art inspired by nature,
connection and story, combining traditional craftsmanship with
contemporary design and sustainable values.
Robert is a precious jewellery designer and maker with decades of experience, having begun his apprenticeship at the age of 17. He
works primarily with recycled silver, gold and other precious metals, creating modern yet timeless jewellery.
Robert also specialises in bespoke jewellery and heirloom redesign,
carefully transforming pre-loved and inherited jewellery into new designs. He takes time to understand the sentimental value of each piece, listening to its story and the wishes of the wearer before re-imagining it with care and respect.
Alongside jewellery, Robert is also a wildlife painter, drawing inspiration from the natural
world that influences much of his design work.
Among the highlights of Robert’s career is the honour of being commissioned by Coleraine Borough Council in 2014 to design and create a bespoke brooch for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
In 2015, his work was further recognised when the Arts Council acquired one of his pieces for their permanent art collection.
More recently, in 2023, Robert was invited by the University of Stirling to create a bespoke brooch for Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden, a piece that beautifully reflected his commitment to fine craftsmanship and sustainable jewellery design.
Sustainability has become a core part of Robert’s practice in recent years, with the workshop now powered by solar energy, the use of recycled precious metals, and environmentally friendly packaging. Alongside supporting community initiatives that encourage creativity, Robert continues to design and handcraft jewellery for both private and corporate commissions, creating thoughtful, meaningful pieces with care and integrity.
Brigitte, originally from Perpignan in French Catalonia, is
a multidisciplinary artist working with textiles,
beads and polymer clay. Her work is colourful, tactile and expressive,
celebrating individuality and craftsmanship. With a background in languages,
art and business, she brings both creative vision and thoughtful structure to
The Puffin Gallery.
Sustainability is central to everything we do. We use recycled precious metals, work in a solar-powered studio, and take a slow, considered approach to making.
Every piece is created with intention, honesty
and care.
When you choose The Puffin Gallery, you’re supporting independent makers, meaningful design and jewellery made to be treasured —
made with love, for you, for each other,
and for the planet.
