A (very) brief history of Diamonds Diamonds were first discovered in India and were treasured just as they were, uncut and loose. In the 11th century, diamonds began to appear in jewellery pieces, which were also uncut and just as they appeared from the earth. In the 1500’s, it was discovered that the diamond... Read more »
The surface of things makes a big difference to how we perceive them. Textures and finishes enhance aesthetic appeal and can pick out details. As far as jewellery is concerned, the surface texture or finish of a piece can be the make or break of a design and jewellers use a plethora of (often quite... Read more »
Creating the ‘Searching for You’ collection Carving the wax To begin ‘Search for You’, I had the main theme of a leaping hare which I used to become the focal point for all the pieces – rings, necklaces, cufflinks, pendants and bangles. I needed a ‘repeatable’ leaping hare figure and decided to create this... Read more »
Ruby is a beautiful gemstone known for its vibrant red colour and exceptional beauty. It is the birthstone for July and also the gem that represents the 40th wedding anniversary. I am always excited to receive a commission for a ruby wedding anniversary. One exciting commission I did recently was a new ruby ring, with the... Read more »
Twinkle Twinkle little star, How I wonder what you are? Up above the world so high, Like a diamond in the sky… What fascination a clear night sky can bring us! From time immemorial, mankind has wondered at the stars. We have given them meanings ranging from the power to depict our personal characteristics depending... Read more »
Those who are born in November are lucky to have the beautiful yet enigmatic gemstone topaz as their birthstone. The name Topaz derives from the Greek word for St John’s Island in the Red Sea (Topazios) where, it was believed, the pale yellow/green version of the stone was found and mined. Except we now know... Read more »
The hedgerow harvest has been magnificent this year. For me, preserving this rich abundance of ripe fruits, hips and haws is often about grabbing and trying to hold on to the life and vibrancy of summer – the large plump sloes I’ve collected remind me of cherries, and in particular a jewellery commission that I... Read more »
To undertake bespoke work, a jeweller needs to show the client the ideas that they have for the finished piece. Over the last 20 years, this process has taken two increasingly divergent paths. The traditional way of expressing design ideas has always been sketching and the final rendering of design options. Now, however, most jewellers... Read more »
I have stayed regularly on the undercliff of the South West’s Jurassic coast for over 30 years and never tire of its atmospheric landscape. Recently I felt inspired to make a one-off jewel that represented the unusual and extraordinary essence of this place that I love so much. During my last trip, I found some... Read more »
Making rings for engagements and weddings forms a major part of the working life of a jeweller. It is a privilege to be involved in the process of marking such a big event in a couple’s lives and every piece I make for a wedding or betrothal is as individual as the couple themselves. So... Read more »
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