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As the year glides gracefully towards autumn, my local hedgerows are once again bursting with late-summer bounties. From the deep purples of plump blackberries to orange-hued rosehips,...

Head-turning swathes of flowering blue asters, red dahlias and violet phlox send my thoughts this month to the vibrant gemstones of my  Bloom Collection, and to...

In 1987 the Ladies’ Tennis Champion Chris Evert lost her Diamond bracelet which she was sporting during the US Open. The match was postponed until she...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...