October 2nd 2011 - There is something about a hand made piece of jewellery that a machine cannot compete with. The challenge of hand making an often machine made design is something I encounter frequently and enjoy.
Read MoreSeptember 5th 2011 - The colour of a diamond greatly determines its value. The colour grades of "white" diamonds are usually represented by letters of the alphabet between D and R. These letters represent values varying from colourless to shades of yellow.
Read MoreJuly 21st 2011 - It would be a very boring world if we all liked the same things. Designing a custom piece of jewellery is all about ensuring that I know my customers tastes and that the piece of jewellery I am making for them is exactly what they want.
Read MoreMay 28st 2011 - These cuff links were made by recycling an old pair. Some years ago the original cuff-links were made by another jeweller and the end result was nothing like what they had been promised. They had never been worn and were brought to me to be reborn!
Read MoreMay 17th 2011 - Late last year I finished the ring pictured to the right. This customer had received as a present from her husband some money to have a new piece of jewellery made. I would like to briefly run through the process that preceded the making of this ring.
Read MoreMay 9th 2011 - Today I thought I would share with you the process I go through with my customers when they come to me for a wedding ring. It is a very similar to the same one I use for all items of jewellery that I make.
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