Eco-ethical jewellery for me represents my commitment to the environment and social responsibility. It’s about crafting beautiful pieces of jewellery without compromising the well-being of our planet or its people. But why? For me, creating an eco-ethical jewellery brand was a natural extension of my personal values. Kindness and compassion are important to me, inspiring…
Gemstones of Love
Back in 1948, De Beers launched on of the most iconic and influential advertising campaigns ever created. The campaign in question is the “Diamonds are Forever” campaign which almost single-handedly was responsible for the diamond becoming the de facto gemstone of choice to symbolize eternal love in engagement rings. It was so successful that De…
Valentine’s Day Gifts For Her: 18 Unique and Amazing Ideas
Finding the perfect Valentine’s gift for the special woman in your life can be a challenge. But look no further! We, a group of small independent businesses, have pulled together a wonderful selection of unique gift ideas that are sure to tickle your fancy, and hers too! From cards and candles to jewellery, clothes and…
The war in Ukraine and how it impacts your jewellery
I wanted to talk about something that affects all of us, as lovers of jewellery. It’s a bit more serious than my usual posts but I think it’s important. As you already know, The Ukraine was invaded by Russia almost 2 years ago, resulting in terrible and needless loss of life on both sides. And sadly, there is currently no…
Mother’s Day: Celebrating the strength and resilience of mothers
Mother’s Day, a time to celebrate our mothers, is just a couple of weeks away but this year, I’ve found myself a bit distracted. With the scenes of mother’s fleeing with their children from the war in Ukraine, it has made me think of my own mother and grandmother’s struggles when they were refugees during…
A History of Birthstones
Have you ever been curious about the origins of birthstones? The history, in truth, is a bit long and convoluted. In Western cultures, the concept of the birthstone evolved from a story in the Bible, from the book of Exodus. The prophet Moses decreed that a breastplate should be made for Aaron, his elder brother…
A Day in the life: Overcoming Imposterism.
This post is a bit of a departure from my usual blog posts. But recently in one of my jewellers groups, I’ve been hearing a lot of my colleagues talking about it. So I thought I’d share a bit of insight from my previous life. The first part gives a little background on imposterism followed…
Gemstone Focus: Rubies
This July birthstone is one of the rarest gemstones in the world commanding some of the highest prices. It’s striking red colour has prompted associations with love, passion and blood. It was once worn by warriors as a protective amulet, believed to protect against wounds. Medieval Europeans wore rubies to guarantee health, wealth, wisdom, and…
Introducing: Squiggles & Dot
This month I want to introduce you to Georgia from Squiggles & Dot. Georgia creates unique and personalised handcrafted products for your home, children and weddings. With a flair for vintage and shabby chic she can make almost anything our heart desires! You an visit Squiggles & Dot here Q: Hi Georgia, so tell me…
Are Diamonds really a girl’s best friend?
Diamond is perhaps the most desirable of all of the gemstones with a long and ancient history. And in 1977, perhaps one of the most influential and powerful advertising campaigns ever created, forever linked diamonds with love and endurance and thus the go to choice for engagement rings. However, over the last 25 years diamonds…