Wings Take Flight in Marvel's VisionQuest

From our jewellery workshop in Shetland to Marvel’s VisionQuest on Disney+ - an unexpected adventure for our handmade Wings jewellery collection.

I've been designing and making jewellery for over 30 years, and one of the things I love about my work is never quite knowing where a design might end up. But seeing something I've created being worn in a Marvel television production? That's definitely a first!

We're delighted to share that two designs from my Wings collection - the Earrwing Ear Cuffs and Wring - have appeared in Marvel Television's VisionQuest, worn by T'Nia Miller as Jocasta, also known as Butcherbird.

And for me, there's something particularly special about these designs making that journey.

The design behind Wings

When I created my Wings collection in 2014, I wanted to make something unlike anything I'd designed or seen before - distinctive, sculptural and unapologetically individual.

The Earrwing Ear Cuffs were especially important to me. I wanted their flowing, undulating shape to enhance the beautiful natural contours of the ear, combining elegance with edge and character. I wanted the wings to feel as though they were in flight, reaching upwards with a sense of movement and freedom.

I remember hand carving the original design in wax and having a very strong feeling about the shape it needed to take. I could almost sense what needed to be carved away and what should be left. It's something I've experienced when carving wax before, but never quite as strongly as I did with the Earrwing Ear Cuffs. The curves, the movement and the reach of the wings all came from what felt right.

The Wings collection has always carried a deeper meaning for me, rooted in hope, courage and strength, and the biblical image of soaring on wings like eagles. I wanted the jewellery to evoke that feeling of rising above life's challenges.

These are bold, unusual pieces, and I think it takes a certain strength of character and individuality to wear them. Seeing them worn by such a striking character in VisionQuest feels particularly fitting.

You can read more about the original inspiration in The Inspiration Behind My Wings Collection.

Discover the Wings collection

How our jewellery ended up in VisionQuest

Some time ago, our workshop in Hoswick received an enquiry from a television costume department looking for pieces from the Wings collection.

The jewellery was needed quickly, but between us we managed to get everything organised and dispatched in time. It was a proper team effort, with everyone playing their part.

We knew the pieces were heading for a production, but not which one.

Then, months later, Shona spotted our Earrwing ear cuff while watching VisionQuest. And when we looked more closely, we could see the Wring too.

Suddenly we knew where our jewellery had ended up! It was a lovely surprise for the whole team, especially knowing we'd all been involved in getting the pieces there.

How the costume team discovered Wings

After spotting the jewellery on screen, I got back in touch with Eleanor Gow, who had originally arranged the order. She kindly introduced me to VisionQuest Costume Designer Sarah Young and Assistant Costume Designer Sheara Abrahams.

It turned out that Sheara had discovered our jewellery online while searching for bird- and wing-inspired designs.

She told us:

“Your pieces were perfect for the character we were creating!!”

I was really pleased to hear that. I'd put so much thought into the shape and character of these pieces, and it was lovely to know that they'd caught the eye of another creative team.

Sheara also remembered how quickly we'd managed to get the jewellery to them and kindly thanked us again for the speedy turnaround.

Sarah, who is a jewellery designer herself, was equally lovely. She spoke warmly about supporting independent makers and shared our story on Instagram. Then, to our delight, T'Nia Miller shared it too!

It's been a pleasure connecting with the people behind the costumes and discovering their appreciation for independent jewellery design and craftsmanship.

Wings in VisionQuest

Marvel Television's VisionQuest concludes the trilogy that began with WandaVision and continued with Agatha All Along.

Starring Paul Bettany as Vision, the series explores identity, memory and what it means to be human. Our Earrwing ear cuff and Wring are worn by T'Nia Miller as Jocasta, also known as Butcherbird, appearing from Episode 5, Firewall, onwards.

There's something quite surreal about recognising the familiar curves of a piece of jewellery that began as a wax carving in my hands, now being worn by a character on screen.

And I think T'Nia looks fantastic wearing them!

Marvel Television's VisionQuest is streaming on Disney+.

A special moment for our team

After more than 30 years as a jeweller, I still get enormous satisfaction from seeing my designs find their way into the world, and occasionally they end up somewhere completely unexpected.

What makes this experience particularly lovely is that it's something our whole team can celebrate. From Marie taking that first phone call, to us working together to get everything organised and dispatched, and Shona eventually recognising the jewellery on screen, everyone had a part in making it happen.

I'm grateful to Sarah, Sheara and the costume team for choosing our jewellery, and to T'Nia for wearing it so beautifully.

I'm incredibly proud of what we've achieved together here in our little workshop in Hoswick.