The reflective qualities of silver through thin layers of transparent enamel have the same qualities as a watercolour painting and Judith exploits these delicate effects. This requires careful preparation of the metal which may be engraved or textured to produce the desired effect. Several layers of finely ground and washed transparent enamels are then applied to produce deep blues, greens and turquoises. Very fine layers of pinks and mauves represent the delicate shells found on the local beaches. As well as jewellery she produces small scale holloware and boxes decorated with designs which are etched, oxidised or enamelled.
Recent work includes bead necklaces incorporating hand-fabricated silver beads.
All pieces are individually made and much of her work is created in response to commissions. Prices from 20 to 200 for the jewellery and 120 to 400 for holloware and boxes. The following pages show examples of Judith Phibbs work.