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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...
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...
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...
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 every since. I have been working on the design of...
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
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
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.
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?
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 to try...
Meghan Markle Sparkle debacle
News has emerged this morning of an extraordinary mix-up involving the former duchess of Cambridge and a BuzzFeed quiz which caused the price of diamonds to crash last week. The...
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...
Demantoid garnet earrings
Demantoid garnets are a fascinating green variety if the mineral garnet that sparkle more than diamonds and are found in only a few places around the world. We love making...