Buying Guides
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Buying Guides
Current Jewellery making trends
Read PostMoving into 2025, the jewellery landscape is embracing a blend of bold statements and nostalgic revivals. Key trends include: 1. Oversized Statement Pieces Large, eye-catching jewellery items are making a significant comeback. Designers are showcasing pieces with unique, vibrant, and unconventional centre stones, such as Paraíba tourmaline, aquamarine, and spinels, moving beyond traditional gems like […]
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What’s on your wishlist?
Read PostWe asked our customers on social media what was on their wishlist. This could be the wishlist for Christmas, Black Friday or in general for jewellery making. We thought it would be great to compile all of the items to inspire some of you, with added descriptions, so you can get inspired easily Our favourite […]
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Review: The Complete Metalsmith
Read PostThis book has been reviewed by Joanna Varney. She holds a BA (Hons) in Jewellery and Silversmithing and is part of the Cooksongold team. (This book is available as either a student or professional edition. This review is based on the student edition.) Described as a ‘handbook’ this text is an excellent workshop companion to […]
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Designer of the Month: Sophie Marie Smith
Read PostI have always been creative and interested in art and crafts. As a young child I could often be found hunched over a project invariably involving enormous amounts of glitter,beads and glue. After enjoying art and design so much at school; I then studied textiles and photography at college. This allowed me to start exploring […]