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Hidden gems to visit in London Islington

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...

Pollen pod charms - how to design your own necklace

My Pollen pod collection began with my grandmother’s charm bracelet. I liked the idea of creating a necklace that could be personalised and added t...

Discover the hidden history of romantic jewellery

Long before Valentine’s Day was the commercial spectacle it has become today jewellery was used as an expression of love, romance, passion and comm...

How to choose a precious stone to represent your word of the year

Something I’m really drawn to is the idea of having a word for the year. A word that represents how you want to live your life, what you want to st...

Christmas gift guide

I generally think Christmas gift guides are over done but I’m guessing you are here because you like jewellery so see this more as a starter for te...

The story of my new Harry Potter inspired Owl Ring

My monthly diary from July-November 2017 charting the progress of my new owl ring, inspired by pets and dæmons. It takes you from my initial inspir...

Discover the dogs of Tunbridge Wells

I'm Catherine and I design and make jewellery from my shop and atelier in the heart of the historic Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells. It’s just me, and ...

Discover your birthstone and what it means

When I’m designing bespoke jewellery I often include precious and semi-precious stones as a way to add meaning and significance to a unique piece. ...

Behind the scenes of Harry Potter character Luna Lovegood's jewellery

It’s been such a career highlight to design and make several pieces of jewellery for the Harry Potter films, including a pair of earrings for actre...