THE JOURNAL OF A JEWELLERY DESIGNER

A collection of stories from the workbench

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Morganite & Yellow Gold Ring

On the left is a costume jewellery ring and, on the right, a 9ct yellow gold, morganite and white sapphire ‘copy’ made to order for a...

Mar 14, 20171 min read

Tanzanite & Silver Constellation Bangle

This lovely little commission was designed to celebrate a 45th Birthday. It’s patterned with a scattering of 45 tiny blue tanzanites and...

Oct 20, 20161 min read

Commission: Antique Silver Coin Bracelet

Every now and again I get asked to make something really traditional. It’s almost always a lot of fun, if a bit of a puzzle sometimes!...

Mar 15, 20161 min read

Commission: Recycled Diamond Earrings

Sometimes I get asked to recycle old family jewellery into something new and these earrings are a great example of this: They’re simple,...

Feb 19, 20161 min read

New Stockist: John Lewis Birmingham

This week sees the opening of the new John Lewis store in central Birmingham, right above the remodeled New Street Station and Grand...

Sep 23, 20151 min read

Craft & Design Magazine: Diary Writer 2015

I’m incredibly pleased and proud to be this year’s Craft and Design Magazine Diary Writer. Each year the magazine chooses someone working...

Feb 20, 20151 min read

Handmade Britain: Chelsea Nov 14

Handmade Britain is just over a week away and, with some wonderful exhibitors on show here’s who I’m particularly looking forward to...

Nov 5, 20141 min read

Workshop: Extraction for Jewellery Polishers

For many years I have got by in my workshop without a proper, large scale polisher. Oh, sure, I have a little barrel one (which is just...

Sep 3, 20143 min read

Craft at the Three Choirs Festival, Worcester 2014

This year the annual Three Choirs Festival returns to the city of Worcester for a glorious week of music in the historic Cathedral. The...

Jul 20, 20141 min read

Workshop Renovations, pt 2

Workshop renovations are coming on apace, with the last coat of paint due to go on the walls tomorrow I’ve roped in some wonderful...

May 1, 20141 min read

Commission – Engraved Bangle

This lovely little commission went through the workshop over the summer, the engraved detail comes from a drawing the recipient did on...

Aug 26, 20131 min read

Cornwall

This summer I took my first trip to the Cornish seaside, somewhere I’ve always wanted to visit but have never managed to – now that I...

Aug 18, 20132 min read

New ellipses …

I collected some new castings in the week and finally got them onto my bench today. I made the original copper models of these, looking...

Feb 24, 20131 min read

Centrepiece 2012

Today I set my work up at Birmingham’s annual selling exhibition of contemporary jewellery and silverware. Centrepiece, now in it’s 15th...

Nov 14, 20121 min read

Goldsmiths Fair 2012 [Week Two]

The end of Septmeber/beginning of October is marked indelibly in the industry calendar as ‘Goldsmiths Fair‘. Now in it’s 30th year the...

Oct 3, 20121 min read

DIY: Vice Installation

Now, I’m fairly confident playing with precious metals but yesterday I had to do some proper DIY. I’ve treated myself to a new workshop...

Sep 27, 20121 min read

Catches …

Samples of some new catches that I’m getting ready for the winter season: #BeccaWilliams #tbarcatch #Sea #silver #jewelry #stringing...

Sep 25, 20121 min read

New Stones …

I came back from a flying visit to IJL this week with a bag filled with new semi-precious gemstones to experiment with, here’s a taste of...

Sep 6, 20121 min read

New shapes ….

I’ve been sketching new shapes for a while now and have finally had a little time before my holiday to put them into metal. I’m pretty...

Aug 9, 20121 min read

Commissions: Stacking Rings

A little commission for a set of stacking rings went through the workshop last week (they’re a larger sizer of a design that the...

Jun 25, 20121 min read

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Every piece of jewellery has a story. From pieces I’ve designed and created from scratch, to intimate wedding ring workshops and unique jewellery commissions, my journal is a collection of those stories.

ONE OF A KIND CREATIONS

My blog features some special jewellery commissions. If you’ve seen something you like or have been inspired to design your own bespoke piece, head to my Commissions page to learn more.

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WEDDING RING WORKSHOPS

How can I make my wedding unique?

Turn planning your big day into a hands on experience by making your own wedding rings. My classes are suitable for complete beginners (honestly). You’ll have guidance every step of the way and exclusive use of my little workshop in Penryn. We’ll saw, bend, solder and polish your rings, all by hand.