Opals for October
Birthstones have become super popular recently, from stacking rings to pendants and earrings as gifts...
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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
Carrying Stories not Stuff
My family story from wartime Shanghai reminds us that possessions can be lost, but the love and memories they hold, remain
Smugglers and Secrets
Discover the secretive past of Norfolk’s coastline and how it inspired Claire’s handmade coastal jewellery – with beach bangles launching 22nd July.
The Magic of a Beach
A nostalgic summer story of sandcastles, flapjacks, and the magic of coastal jewellery inspired by Holkham and the wild beaches of Scotland.
The Quiet Strength of the Limpet
Discover the story behind this piece of coastal jewellery – a silver limpet shell cast from Hunstanton beach, symbolising strength and home.
Craft Matters: Why Birmingham’s New Title — and the Red List — Should Make Us All Pause
Craft connects us to history, heritage and handmade joy — discover why it matters more than ever in 2025.
Gold Leaf, Norfolk Inspired
Inspired by Norfolk’s golden light, Claire shares how the ancient Keum Boo technique brings warmth and glow to her handmade silver jewellery.
You Are Here - Always Holkham
Inspired by Holkham Beach, this handmade silver necklace marks the moments and places that stay with us.
Buried Treasure and New Traditions
A story of buried treasure, missing rings, and the meaning behind men’s jewellery — introducing the Holdfast Cufflinks from North by East.
Jean Després – The Modern Maker Who Flew Before He Forged
Discover how Jean Després, a French modernist jeweller inspired by aviation, helped shape my new men’s collection, North by East.
Strength By Design
A closer look at the strength behind handmade jewellery—from solid silver and traditional craftswomanship to personal resilience and new designs.
