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Inspired by the sea

Inspired by the sea

The sea and all of its wild wonder and curiosities never fails to inspire me and have lead to the creation of several of my pieces. Let me tell you...

The forgotten history of birthstone jewellery: Diamond

April's birthstone represents love, courage and commitment. Diamonds have been used in engagement rings since the fifteenth century. the most prize...

Mother's Day gift guide

I’m not a fan of the over-commercialisation of mother’s day but I do like the idea of celebrating the women who’ve made a contribution to our lives...

The forgotten history of birthstone jewellery: Aquamarine

March’s Birthstone Aquamarine represents communication, calm and protection. Aquamarines come from the mineral beryl that is mined from deep in the...

6 Ways to wear stacking rings

I often find that people change their necklace and earrings to spice up their outfit but rings are frequently forgotten. This is why I love stackin...

The story of my new ladybird necklace

Find out all about why I love ladybirds (ladybugs) and how they inspired my new Ladybird family.

Why invest in a statement necklace

Read why I think statement necklaces can be a great investment.

The Story Behind the Harry Potter Slytherin Jewellery

I’ve been having fun taking a trip down memory lane and re-visiting the jewellery I made for the Harry Potter films. The Slytherin rings and tie-pi...

Hidden Gems to Visit in Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent

Royal Tunbridge Wells is where I call home. It’s where I grew up and where I returned to with my young family when I moved out of London. this is w...

Hidden gems to visit in London Islington

Islington will always be a very special place to me, it's where I studied and lived for many years before moving with my family to Tunbridge Wells.

The lost history of Regard Rings & why we should bring them back

Regard rings were an early form of Victorian and Edwardian engagement ring with a row of five stones spelling out 'regard'. I love the idea of brin...

Meet the Maker: Kelvyn Smith, letterpress typographer

From time to time I'm asked for jewellery gift vouchers so I am very excited to have just taken delivery of some gorgeous bespoke vouchers designed...

The stories behind some of my favourite recent jewellery commissions

Having a jewellery shop and atelier Tunbridge Wells has challenged my creativity in ways I wasn’t expecting. I’ve always enjoyed making commissions...