At Cooksongold, we can understand that new jewellery makers may get very confused when visiting our website! From our endless range of jewellery tools, to bullion, chain and more, how do you know where to begin? We know that starting your jewellery making journey can be overwhelming which is why, as a part of our […]
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 […]
A signet ring is a timeless accessory emblazoned with a unique crest or mark. They are typically used to mark soft wax or clay to stamp a document. They started out as markers of wealth and authority reserved only for royalty and nobility, but how did they become the popular accessory that they are today? […]
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mark Borg won our April/May 2020 Design of the Month Competition, due to his stunning filigree skills. We wanted to learn more about this jewellery maker. To find out how he had cultivated such skill and what lead him to jewellery making. Scroll on below to learn just that, as well as whether he prefers […]
It’s no surprise that Irish Celtic jewellery is so popular, when you look at the intricate designs and the meanings behind them. The symbols used in Irish Celtic jewellery once played an influential role in everyday Irish Celtic life, many rooted in religion and spirituality, representing love, family, faith and friendship. And they have continued […]
Ana Ristic won our Design of the Month Competition back in November 2020. We liked the way she embraced different metals and used them to create something beautiful and unique. We wanted to know more about her, what inspires her, what drove her to jewellery making and more. Tell us a bit about yourself – […]
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching so we’ve pulled together some beautiful projects, perfect for gifting or selling in time for the big day. FOR YOUR LOVED ONE All of these pieces are perfect to show your loved one, how much you care. Don’t hesitate to adapt them to suit the recipient, maybe using a different […]
As a fan of air-drying clay, I was very interested to see what this book had to offer. Basic techniques are quite easy to pick up and are almost instinctive, particularly if you are used to working with pastry or fondant icing, but as far as adding colour and finishes are concerned, I am less […]