Journal

My jewellery designs usually begin with silver, but I love incorporating gold accents to enhance certain features and add a touch of warmth. For this purpose, gold vermeil is an ideal solution. But what exactly is gold vermeil?Essentially, it's a type of...

I've been on a journey with my beetles. It started with a few sketches to the start of a range, which was spotted in person by the British Museum who commissioned me to design and make some scarabs for a major exhibition.

It's time to create a new collection, time to get the sketchbook and pencils out. But how does a jeweller manage to stay original and come up with unique designs? It's certainly a challenge.

I managed to rebook myself onto Stephen Goldsmith's polishing course, three years after covid prompted cancellation of the course at the Goldsmith's Centre. After two great days at Workshop 925 with the 'Polishing Guru' I left with much more knowledge and confidence than I had before - some things are certainly worth the wait.