Cowrie Shells: Their History, Meaning and the Stories We Carry
From lucky Scottish treasures to ancient currency, discover how these tiny shells have carried stories and meaning through the centuries.
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Two Years, One Little Shop
Two years after opening my jewellery shop, here are five things that still surprise me about running an independent business.
Jewellery Making Workshops in Norfolk: When Things Don't Go to Plan
An unexpected power cut revealed the kindness, humour and community at the heart of my jewellery making workshop.
Why Jewellery Looks Different When It's Worn: The Story Behind My New Jewellery Photography
Why does jewellery look so different when it's worn? The story behind my recent photoshoot and the inspiration behind it.
Why People Still Choose Handmade Jewellery in Person
From pearl necklaces worn again to meaningful anniversary rings, this is a little glimpse into life inside my jewellery shop in Fakenham — and why I s
Before You Trust Dr Google With Your Jewellery…
Millie trusted an online silver cleaning hack and regretted it. A gentle reminder that jewellery deserves care, not panic cleaning.
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.
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.
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.
