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

Published on Tuesday 10 March 2020

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 from my antique foraging trips gave me the idea of creating an Urchin necklace.

For the love of trees and woodlands

Published on Friday 31 January 2020

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 jewellery workshop as inspiration.

Forgotten history of birthstone jewellery: Amethyst

Published on Friday 31 January 2020

Forgotten history of birthstone jewellery: Tanzanite

Published on Friday 31 January 2020

Tanzanite represents spiritual understanding, wisdom and patience. Tanzanite was formed naturally under unique conditions in East Africa. Legend says that Masai cattle herders first noticed Tannzanites 40 years ago.

Forgotten history of birthstone jewellery: Garnet

Published on Thursday 23 January 2020

January's birthstone Garnet represents regeneration, consistency and truth.

Garnet’s name comes from the word ‘seed’ as the stones resemble the colour and shape of pomegranate seeds. Garnets are believed to help prevent nightmares.