FOURTH YEAR Dundee University student Fiona Coull is seeking unwanted trinkets to transform into new pieces of jewellery.

Her dissertation project aims to prove that recycling old jewellery can create new pieces as interesting and beautiful as jewellery made from virgin materials.

She said, “I am researching the possibility of maintaining an ecological workshop and rethinking jewellery practices to maintain ‘green’ ethics.

“We have set aside a week in September when we will hopefully transform unwanted objects into fresh, interesting new pieces of jewellery. It aims to prove or disprove my theory that jewellery can be created to a very high standard using unorthodox materials, and still prove beautiful, practical and appealing.”

The final products will be displayed at the DCA, Perth Road, so people can judge for themselves. Anyone keen to donate items will find collection boxes at Blackness Library and the Tartan Cafe, Perth Road.