Blog - Heidi Kjeldsen

26^th January 2021

Lampworking with glass jewellery captures the imagination….

Lampworking is the skill of melting glass, using a flame and a myriad of colours. Typically made in Murano, although other parts of the world are popular too, these glass rods may be made into intricate designs and incorporated into...

Garnet – January’s Birthstone is Full of Mystery….

Before we delve into the mysterious world of January’s birthstone, Garnet, I would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year and to thank...

Autumn Colours

Summer’s drawing to a close, too soon it seems to me. Days are definitely shorter and there’s a cool nip in the air, a hint of...

Rubies are ‘the King of the precious stones’

Rubies are amongst some of the most prized gemstones, the unmatched deep red tones of the Ruby capture our most intense emotions. The fiery nature of...

Bee Kind – Some thoughts and information which we hope you will find useful

It seems a long time since March 23rd when the UK entered lockdown. I have found time during the past month to create some beautiful new...

Valentine Jewellery

The intriguing history of gifting on Valentine’s Day A beautiful piece of jewellery with timeless quality and design can mean many things throughout its lifetime but...

Rarer than Gold! Why fine pearls have such a high value?

Since the late 1800s it has been possible to grow pearls in oyster farms after Japanese entrepreneur Mikimoto Kokichi created the world’s first cultured pearl in...

Your Jewellery – What do you value?

We all know, deep down, that we should see valuations and insurance as a positive thing, but merely uttering the words after the purchase of a...

What determines the value of a pearl?

All pearls are valued according to a standard set out by the GIA(Gemological Institute of America) which it developed over a 60-year period of pearl research. The...

Historical commission for remarkable new Bishop

During my jewellery career I have been involved in designing and creating many special commissions, all of which have been very memorable. Some of these bespoke...