JOURNAL | Claire Howard Jewell

Small business, big heart...

For me, spring always brings with it that need to move the furniture around the house, tidy up my desk of all the random receipts and...

International Women's Day featuring Suzanne Belperron

If you google famous women jewellery designers then you don't find many of them... in fact in a Christie's list there only appears...

My mini mail

As part of my Spring clean/lockdown changes, I found all the newsletters I have subscribed to over time. They were all in the promotions...

Shop local...

Have you heard of the #justacard campaign? It is gathering a lot of momentum with a collaboration with Funding Circle who have managed...

Engagement.....

It's an absolute dream to be asked to make an engagement ring for someone, especially a school friend who I am still in touch with almost...

Birthstone stackers!

Birthstone stacking rings are on trend at the moment. What could be nicer than wearing gemstones which reflect the months your precious...

January Jewellery Blues...

January and blue. It's a lethal combination.... usually in January there are rare bright blue skies, everything feels a little dull and...

Styling Gok!

If you have seen my social media feed recently you will know how I have been brushing shoulders with Gok Wan! I was so star struck.......

Tatlertastic!

At the beginning of the summer (that feels a lifetime ago) I was contacted by Tatler magazine and asked if I would feature on their...

BBC Countryfile Live Show

Oh my! It's been such a long time since I wrote a blog post... this summer seems to have lasted an age (thanks to the wonderful sunshine)...

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My workshop is open and orders are being dispatched as normal.