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Every Little Helps - Supporting the DEC Ukraine Appeal
Do you fantasise about what you would do if you won the euromillions jackpot? Many of us do. Imagine not having to worry about money ever again. What runs through your mind? My first move would be to pay off the mortgage and help out my family and friends. Get them somewhere bigger to live, pay off their debts. Provide for their children’s education. One big risk is that this amount of money would warp relationships and turn them sour. I would also worry about the impact this amount of... Read more...
Why Choose Lab Grown Diamonds?
As we become more aware of the ethical and environmental impact of all that we consume, it becomes clear that we need to be more conscious in our consumption.  This has implications for all aspects of our lives, from basics such as the food we eat and the clothes we wear to more luxury items, such as jewellery.   Precious jewellery is often bought for a special occasion - a birthday, anniversary or to mark a life milestone.  As such, it's even more important that we think carefully about how the jewellery... Read more...
Congratulations to Sarah and Bethan
Congratulations to Sarah and Bethan
I finally got some wedding photos from the lovely couple Bethan and Sarah, who got married back in August. Sarah contacted me earlier in the summer to ask if I... Read more...
It's time to make some changes
Hi, how are you? Have you been following the news lately? Do you think COP26 is another PR exercise to make politicians look good and that nothing concrete will come out of it? Or do you think you have more immediate problems to contend with, such as your mortgage repayments, a leaking roof or your difficult boss. Whatever is going on in your life right now, we all need to stop and think about the choices we are making from what we eat and wear, to where we will go... Read more...
How to Find Joy in Autumn
Did you know that trees are already forming the buds that will grow into fresh new leaves next spring? Fall is a time of beauty in the landscape, if only we look past the tired leaves on the trees. Design with Nature During the summer I came across these two acorns growing together, one larger than the other. I fell in love with them straight away and had to preserve their shape by casting them in silver. I chose to keep the form exactly as it was on the branch,... Read more...
Congratulations to Ana and Laur!
Congratulations to Ana and Laur, who went on a car journey across Europe so that they could take their dog when they went back home for their wedding. It’s hard to digest all that has happened since Laur first got in touch asking me to make an engagement ring almost exactly two years ago. We had no idea how all our lives would be touched by Covid, in one way or another. Anyway, I digress! Both engagement and wedding rings were completely bespoke, but the process was so enjoyable, communication... Read more...
How Will You Mark International Women's Day?
How Will You Mark International Women's Day?
Most of us are still more or less housebound, so you might be wondering how to celebrate or mark International Womens Day or Mother's Day 2021. Read more...
New Beginnings
New Beginnings
 I read somewhere that August is the Sunday of the year. I really don't like Sundays, so the analogy made my heart sink.  As we wave goodbye to the long... Read more...
It's nearly holiday time. Have you got your beach jewellery?
It's nearly holiday time. Have you got your beach jewellery?
The things I miss the most are seeing my parents and being by the seaside, somewhere in the med.  I grew up in Cyprus, by the beach, and the experience... Read more...
Dress Up for Yourself
Dress Up for Yourself
I got the inspiration for this board while flicking through magazine cuttings. I came across an interview in Porter Magazine with Alberta Ferretti who suggested dressing up for yourself.  This... Read more...
Amethyst, February Birthstone
Amethyst, February Birthstone
As well as being the birthstone for February, it is the gemstone for 6th and 17th wedding anniversaries.  Moreover, St Valentine, the patron of romantic love, is said to have... Read more...
Wedding ring for a man
Wedding ring for a man
I am currently creating engagement and wedding rings for a couple.  They were both keen on having twig designs, but opted for very different looks. For the groom I created quite... Read more...