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Anchors: Function, Symbolism, and Jewellery

Anchors: Function, Symbolism, and Jewellery

The History of Anchors Despite being iconic for the shape we know today, the first anchors were simply rocks, and many examples of these basic anchors have been found dating...
Cushion Cut Canada Mark Diamond Engagement Ring

Cushion Cut Canada Mark Diamond Engagement Ring

We loved creating this custom-made, fairtrade rose gold engagement ring. The centre stone is an elongated cushion-cut diamond that is flanked by two pear-cut diamonds and set in 18ct Fairtrade...
Rose Gold Pear Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Rose Gold Pear Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Pear-cut Engagement Rings Rose gold was a massive trend 6/7 years ago in the world of jewellery, and truth be told, it was a refreshing break from the white gold/yellow...
James Abbott
Salt and Pepper Hexagon Diamond Ring In Yellow Gold

Salt and Pepper Hexagon Diamond Ring In Yellow Gold

Hexagon Diamonds Hexagon-shaped diamonds are great for a modern-looking engagement ring and have been a big trend in recent years. Most hexagon diamonds are a step cut, which means they...
Making A Demantoid Garnet Ring

Making A Demantoid Garnet Ring

I discovered Demantoid garnets when I visited Namibia in 2015, and I have been fascinated by this super sparkly gemstone ever since. I have been working on the design of...
Cufflinks

Cufflinks

People have been using metal and jewellery to connect parts of clothing together for many, many years. In the days before zips and buttons, this made perfect sense

James Abbott
Modern Wedding Jewellery, Yellow Gold And Pearl Ring

Modern Wedding Jewellery, Yellow Gold And Pearl Ring

Pearls are the classic choice for wedding jewellery, often this means going for pearl studs, a string of pearls around the neck or a bracelet, but what if you love...
Platinum, Asscher And Baguette Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Platinum, Asscher And Baguette Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

I recently had the pleasure of creating this engagement ring for some good friends, as I’ve mentioned before on the blog, creating jewellery and especially engagement rings for friends is the part of my job I enjoy the most.

James Abbott
Service Centre, Secure Storage And Order Fulfilment For Jewellery Brands

Service Centre, Secure Storage And Order Fulfilment For Jewellery Brands

The logistics of running or setting up a jewellery brand throw up some challenges unique to the jewellery industry and we can use our experience to remove some of the pain points for brands and designers by offering a range of services from one, secure location.

Lab Grown Blood Diamonds?

Lab Grown Blood Diamonds?

    I’ve written about Lab-grown diamonds in the past and how I think that the industry messaging oversimplifies the ethical arguments about diamonds. In essence, they boil it down...
James Abbott
Meghan Markle Sparkle Debacle

Meghan Markle Sparkle Debacle

News has emerged this morning of an extraordinary mix-up involving the former Duchess of Sussex and a BuzzFeed quiz, which caused the price of diamonds to crash last week. The...
James Abbott
Freelance Jewellery Designer UK

Freelance Jewellery Designer UK

My experience as a freelance jewellery designer in the UK. I have been a part of the jewellery industry in the UK since 2004 in one role or another. Since...