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10 steps to start making jewellery

We know that starting your jewellery making journey can be overwhelming which is why, as a part of our how to make jewellery hub we want to share some of our best advice and tips on what we think you need to know when learning to make jewellery. 1. Choose the type of jewellery you want to […]

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    Cooksongold meets… Karen Horn

    Hi Cooksongold fans! We spoke to a Christmas lover recently, who makes jewellery that shows her love of the festive holiday with all the glitter and pizzazz. Karen Horn specialises in resin jewellery that is seasonal, fun and yet shows her creativity. We asked her a few questions about her jewellery making journey and about […]

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    Autumn 2023 Jewellery Trends

    As we enter autumn, we see some of the same trends continue, as well as some exciting new crazes. What are the key autumn 2023 jewellery trends? Touches of Individuality Personalised pieces are maintaining relevance in autumn 2023 jewellery trends after their summer popularity, especially letter charms. Whether it is a charm to commemorate a […]

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    Cooksongold Meets…Richard Talman

    A man with decades of experience and an endless stream of talent, Richard Talman has used his skill to create some incredible pieces for hundreds of people. His talent has led to the creation of pieces that are truly timeless and utterly jaw dropping but it doesn’t end there as his most recent stint on […]

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    5 Ways to Make Jewellery in a More Sustainable Way

    It is always a great idea to take steps to make sustainable jewellery. Here are 5 easy ways to be more eco-friendly at your workbench: 1. Use recycled metals As jewellers work so closely with metal, there are many opportunities for you to use recycled metals. For example, our fully stocked gold and silver bullion […]

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    Cooksongold Meets… Lyon and Feather

    Natasha Lyon aka Lyon and Feather, specialises in timeless yet personal electroformed jewellery. We spoke to Natasha to find out more about her jewellery making journey, why she favours this type of jewellery maker and more. Scroll on below to learn just that, as well as whether she prefers tea or coffee. Tell us a […]

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    Preciosa – The story of Bohemian Crystal

    As an industry leader in man-made stones, Preciosa provide cubic zirconia and a range of other gems that are exclusively cut from synthetic crystals of the highest quality but who are Preciosa and what do we know about this brand? Let us take you through the history of the brand that has revolutionised man-made gemstones. […]

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    Cooksongold Meets… Solange Azagury-Partridge

    If, like us, you loved watching the first series of All That Glitters then you would have seen the judge, Solange Azagury-Partridge. We sat down with the jewellery designer, to find out more about her and her journey that led her to become a judge on the show

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    Cooksongold Meets… Marisa Mahakashi

    Marisa Mahakashi won our Design of the Month Competition back in February 2020. We liked the way she used different finishes, textures and processes used, as well as the use of different metals and gemstones. We wanted to know more about her, what inspires her, what drove her to jewellery making and more. Tell us […]

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    Cooksongold Meets… Rachel Bailey

    Rachel Bailey aka Pixie Made won our Design of the Month Competition back in August 2020. We liked the way she used nature and her use of gemstones in her creations. We wanted to know more about her, what inspires her, what drove her to jewellery making and more. Tell us a bit about yourself […]

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    Cooksongold Meets… Shaun Leane

    If, like us, you loved watching the first series of All That Glitters then you would have seen the judge, Shaun Leane. We sat down with the incredibly talented Shaun Leane, to find out more about him and his journey to becoming a renowned jewellery designer… Were you always destined to be a jewellery designer? […]

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    Cooksongold Meets… Andreea Pavez-Salinas

    Andreea won our Design of the Month Competition back in July 2020. We liked the way she used nature in her silver jewellery and wanted to know more about her, what inspires her, what drove her to jewellery making and more. Tell us a bit about yourself – your background, education and training in jewellery […]

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    How to wear a Claddagh ring

    A Claddagh Ring is an traditional Irish ring that represents love, friendship and loyalty. The crown represents loyalty, the heart represents love and the hands represent friendship. There are designs and customs that are associated with this ring, that originates from Galway. In this blog we detail those customs. If you are single: Wear your […]

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