THE JOURNAL OF A JEWELLERY DESIGNER

A collection of stories from the workbench

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Inherited Pearl Ring

This ring began when a client brought me a row of pearls that she’d inherited. I work with pearls a lot, I trained as pearl stringer...

Jan 17, 20182 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

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

Commission: River Ring in Silver & Topaz

Last week I finished off this Eternity Ring, a commission inspired by the Braided River ring that I made a couple of months ago. It’s a...

May 27, 20151 min read

Commission: ‘Braided River’ Silver & Topaz Ring

I love an original commission and the brief for this one was sent to me by a hydrologist (who studies water and is especially fond of...

Apr 9, 20151 min read

New Work: Birds

The late winter/early spring is always a quiet time for me. In a good way. This year my first selling show will be in May so I’ve had the...

Mar 21, 20151 min read

Exploring: The Mineral Galleries

Yesterday I went down to London, mainly to go to a lecture but also, as I was in the neighbourhood, to spend the day at the Natural...

Mar 7, 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

Ideas for new work …

A secluded January in the studio has given me time to think about some new ideas and where I want to start taking my work in 2014. I’ve...

Jan 29, 20141 min read

Desire 2014

#gold #design #Shopping #London #Craft #chelsea #contemporary #silver #Silversmithing #Silversmith #exhibition #jewellery...

Jan 29, 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

Beachcomber #2

New beachcomber necklace: #BeccaWilliams #Sea #contemporary #silver #becca #newwork #Silversmith #pebbles #jewellery #pressform...

Apr 2, 20131 min read

Tidal Necklace

all those little castings put together into finished pieces … #earrings #Craft #contemporary #silver #tidal #newwork #jewellery #Necklace

Apr 1, 20131 min read

Desire – Kensington [March 2013]

I recently spent the weekend at Desire in London surrounded by a wonderful collection of jewellery and silverware from some of the finest...

Apr 1, 20131 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

Desire, Kensington: March 15th-17th

Desire Kensington #Shopping #Event #ContemporaryBritishSIlversmiths #Fair #contemporary #silver #kensington #silverware #jewellery...

Feb 19, 20131 min read

Sapphire Earrings: Part Two

Now that the wedding that these were made for has passed (and very happily too) it’s safe to post the pictures! Here’s the finished...

Nov 15, 20121 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

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

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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.