Marie Antoinette: Her Jewellery and her story
A visit to the V&A’s Marie Antoinette exhibition revealed a world of diamonds, bows and deeply personal stories behind the spectacle.
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Jewellery Through the Centuries: Visiting the Victoria and Albert Museum
A visit to the V&A jewellery gallery and exhibitions — from Cartier to Chanel — and the inspiration they offer a jewellery maker.
Meaningful Handmade Mother’s Day Jewellery
Thinking about Mums as keepers of our stories, and why meaningful handmade Mother’s Day jewellery becomes a lasting reminder of love.
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Victorian Love Tokens: Small Objects, Big Stories
Victorian Love Tokens were handmade not to impress, but to mean something — simple silver pieces carrying love, memory and quiet devotion.
Top 5 facts about silver (and why I love working with it)
A closer look at silver — its history, quirks, value and why it remains at the heart of everything I make.
The reason your jewellery tarnishes....
Keeping your handmade silver jewellery clean is easier than you think. Simple tips to prevent tarnish and keep your favourite pieces sparkling.
The Year We Wear the Jewellery in the Drawer
Inherited jewellery often stays unworn, not because it isn’t loved, but because it feels too special or not quite our style. Perhaps this is the year
Jewellery Trends for 2026 — Craft, Sentiment & Stories to Wear
2026 brings sculptural silver, charms, mixed metals and brooches — a hopeful year for meaningful, handmade jewellery.
Jewellery carried across time
Across centuries, rings have quietly held words of love and virtue — a story of distance, devotion, and jewellery that spoke when people were apart.
Opals for October
Birthstones have become super popular recently, from stacking rings to pendants and earrings as gifts...
The Sunrise Collection
Inspired by Norfolk’s skies and Art Deco design, The Sunrise Collection captures calm mornings, clean lines, and new beginnings in silver.
Homemade, Handmade or Machine made?
Homemade, handmade or machine-made? Each has its place, but only handmade carries the quiet marks of a story.
The Holm Oak at Holkham
Seeing autumn differently through friendship, books, and Holkham’s Holm Oaks — and the little acorns that inspired my jewellery.
The Vernier Scale – Precision Through the Centuries
Discover the history of the Vernier scale, from Pierre Vernier’s 1631 invention to the digital calipers used in handmade jewellery today.
Cartier at the V&A: Jewels Fit for Royalty
Step inside Cartier’s world at the V&A: royal jewels, rich history, and the artistry behind their iconic designs.
Gold with a Hidden Past
Explore how the Brink’s-Mat gold heist shaped modern jewellery and why every gold piece may carry a hidden fragment of history
