Like music, visual language can be understood by design principles that work together work to create harmonious relationships between the compositional elements in an artwork. Syncopation which refers to the introduction of something unpredictable has the capacity to change and shift expectations. The artists over their careers have embraced these ideas, reinventing and reinterpreting the intrinsic qualities and pushing the boundaries of their craft with their own divergent approaches. Together, the artists share a passion for good design, the innovative and democratic use of materials, technical excellence and the celebration of the hand-made jewellery object.