Charmed by Charms
The wearing of charms may have begun as a form of amulet, or talisman due to a belief that they ward off evil spirits, or bad luck. During the pre-...
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Commemoration and Memorial Jewellery and designing the Oak Heart Casket Pendant
The reason and inspiration behind designing a piece of memorial jewellery, my Oak Heart Pendant as a casket to contain the ashes of a loved one.
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Owl Heart Love Amulet Pendant Necklace - Silver and Ruby
The inspiration of love and a trip to Kenya for designing and making the silver owl heart amulet pendant necklace with ruby eyes.
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How I design
Catherine Hills design process showing what inspires her to make her handmade silver and gold award winning jewellery.
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Zebra Earrings Inspired by Kenya
As a family, we were lucky enough to visit Kenya, for three weeks in the Summer of 2023. Our friend Nicole, who lives in Mombasa helped us to make ...
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Jewellery for Mindfulness and Meditation
Find out how jewellery can support your well being through mindfulness and meditation.
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Why I love African Tribal Masks
I am fascinated by African tribal masks and managed to glean a small amount of knowledge and discovered a few wonderful places to see it...
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Take a look inside my sketchbook
Peek inside my sketchbook and discover the inspiration behind my design work from my Harry Potter jewellery, to commissions, and most popular pieces.
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The Most Flattering Statement Earrings
Would you like to find out how to choose a pair of flattering statement earrings? I share tips and ideas for choosing a pair of statement earrings ...
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Can an old ring be remodelled?
Can you turn your old engagement ring or jewellery into something else? Often the answer is yes. It's really rewarding to remodel it into something...
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Find out how I designed my new Earth Sea Sky Pendant Necklace
The inspiration and design process behind my new 'Earth, Sea Sky' charms pendant from my sabbatical in France.
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For the Love of Sunflowers
I have always been a lover of the sunflower and over the years have had so much pleasure from seeing sunflowers growing in the fields when we trave...
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A Thoughtful Gift for Whippet-Lovers and Tips for Owning a Whippet
My Whippet necklace celebrates the joy and companionship of pet ownership and gives tips for owning a whippet.
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