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Handmade Gemstone Rings: Embracing Colour This Spring

Handmade Gemstone Rings: Embracing Colour This Spring

A thoughtful look at handmade gemstone rings, colour and identity—bringing hidden stones to life this spring, inspired by Frida Kahlo.

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First Fortnight of my shop

First Fortnight of my shop

The good, the bad, and the ugly of my first fortnight of having a shop....
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Normal for Norfolk

Normal for Norfolk

Wiveton Hall is a strange but beautiful place, quiet and dreamy and the ideal spot for some creativity.
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Coming soon....

Coming soon....

Until today Metcalf's Jewellers has been an empty shop on Upper Market Street in Fakenham… however at 9am this morning I picked up the keys!
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Modern Technology and Jewellery Making

Modern Technology and Jewellery Making

Using modern technology in a handmade jewellery business might seem counter intuitive but actually it enables me to create something beautiful!
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Sparkle and Sport!

Sparkle and Sport!

Discover the fascinating world where sports and jewellery meet, highlighting the unique ways athletes celebrate their victories and personal styles.
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A weekend of playing in the sand!

A weekend of playing in the sand!

I've had the best weekend experimenting with sand casting which is one of the oldest metal working techniques dating back to the Ancient Egyptians.
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Top 5.... reasons to craft

Top 5.... reasons to craft

Attending a workshop this weekend has given me a chance to think about my top 5 reasons to craft.
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Through the Garden Gate

Through the Garden Gate

Within the "Through the Garden Gate" collection, discover a special selection of sterling silver jewellery, reflecting the beauty of an English garden
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The Victorians and their insects!

The Victorians and their insects!

The Victorians were obsessed with nature and their jewellery reflects that. Find out how I am inspired by nature too.
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The Buzz on Bees

The Buzz on Bees

I am fascinated by bees and their small size and huge impact upon our ecosystem. It is also the oldest and most favourite collection of my jewellery.
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Diamonds are forever...

Diamonds are forever...

With April's birthstone being diamond, this seemed like a good time to explore the desire for diamonds…. and look at the alternatives!
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Faberge Easter Eggs

Faberge Easter Eggs

I've always been fascinated by the Faberge eggs and Easter weekend seemed like the perfect opportunity to share my favourite one with you!
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Twiggy's Bangle

Twiggy's Bangle

The story of a beautiful brood of grandchildren, a story about gathering random sticks and turning one of them in to a beautiful bangle.
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Friendship and Workshops

Friendship and Workshops

Friendship and Jewellery making
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"Fashion Changes but style endures" Coco Chanel

"Fashion Changes but style endures" Coco Chanel

A birthday trip to the Chanel exhibition at the V and A museum was such a treat!
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