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Behind the Scenes: How I Made These Bespoke Swan Cufflinks

Behind the Scenes: How I Made These Bespoke Swan Cufflinks

One the things I love about my job as a jeweller is seeing my work go to a new home and imagining it will be treasured for years to come. This comm...

Discover the Story of the Harry Potter Slytherin Ring

Making jewellery for the Harry Potter films was a 'pinch me' moment in my career. Recently I have been thinking about the symbolism of snakes and ...

Goldsmiths Christmas Fair 2020

To celebrate taking part in the Goldsmiths Christmas Fair 2020, I've made another short film to showcase what I do and introduce some of my favouri...

Introducing the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths

The Goldsmiths’ Company has a long and prestigious history that I’m proud to be associated with. It is one of the Twelve Great Livery Companies of ...

Jewellery Commissions: Take a Look at What I’ve Been Making

Since I opened my shop so many people have come in to share stories from their lives – whether they want me to refashion a family heirloom or creat...

The Story Behind My Sea Urchin Jewellery and How to Wear It

I love the sea but sadly don’t have great sea legs and hate really cold water but I discovered the joys of a wetsuit and snorkel. A vintage find fr...

Forgotten history of birthstone jewellery: Amethyst

February’s Birthstone Amethyst represents courage, intelligence and calm Story of February’s Birthstone Amethyst February’s birthstone amethyst t...

For the love of trees and woodlands

I’m so looking forward to getting out into nature with my new pup. I’m always filling my pockets with seasonal nature finds to take back to my jewe...

Forgotten history of birthstone jewellery: Garnet

January's birthstone Garnet represents regeneration, consistency and truth. Garnet’s name comes from the word ‘seed’ as the stones resemble the col...

Where to Shop Small in Tunbridge Wells

Small business Saturday is now in its seventh year. For me, the local high street is more than just the shops, it's the hub of the local community ...

Jewellery Gift Ideas from £40-£80

As it ‘tis the season I thought I’d share with you some of my favourite jewellery gifts for under £80 which I hope will be inspiring for your Chris...

Forgotten history of birthstone jewellery: Topaz

November’s birthstone Topaz’s energy is believed to be harnessed from the sun and is also thought to have a lunar connection. It’s colour and benef...

Jewellery Commissions: See What I've Been Making

I never know who's going to walk through the door of my jewellery shop in Tunbridge Wells in Kent but it's always so exciting when someones stops b...