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 […]
Are you just starting out with basic jewellery making techniques and want to get your questions answered? You’ve come to the right place! We’ve broken down the answers to some of our most commonly asked questions about jewellery making for beginners. In our YouTube video, professional jeweller Janet Royle answers five common questions about jewellery […]
Creating or buying wedding jewellery for bridesmaids can be a tricky business. Regardless of the scale of a wedding, if there are bridesmaids then there will undoubtedly be different ages, sizes, styles and personalities to consider when choosing bridal party jewellery and outfits – so if you’re trying to achieve a uniform look, this can […]
Are you new to making your own findings? Or just haven’t had the time to make your own necklace and bracelet clasps? If you’re looking to expand on your jewellery making skills and would like to start with findings, learning how to make a wire wrapped clasp is a great place to start. Use our […]
Are you a metalsmith in the making? If you’ll soon be working at a jeweller’s bench to train as a professional jeweller, there’s no doubt that a large part of your time will be spent creating different types of engagement ring styles. We’ve rounded up 11 different types of engagement ring styles to help you […]
Jewellery maker Anca gave up her career in engineering to start her own jewellery business, and now makes a wide range of pieces by using traditional techniques as well as crocheting. Learn more about her unique jewellery designs by reading about her work in this interview… Let us know a bit about yourself, detailing your […]
What’s the ideal type of gemstone cut for your latest project? Looking to use Preciosa Fine Jewelry Stones in your next jewellery piece? Whether you have a specific gemstone in mind or you’re open to ideas, getting to know the basic gemstones cuts as well as the variety of faceted options available will help you […]
Ever spotted a black gemstone and thought ‘that would be the ideal look for my latest collection of rings’? We’ve got just the thing for your latest designs. Black gemstones have made a resurgence in popularity, and, although you may have used deeply coloured rubies and sapphires before, you might not have come across naturally […]
As a professional jeweller, you may get requests from customers about the best way to clean their jewellery. Over time, all precious metal pieces will require cleaning to bring them back to their original shine – it doesn’t matter how often the piece is wiped over with a polishing cloth, or soaked in soapy water […]
Jewellery has always been a part of our culture, and through time, has been produced from various kinds of materials. Journey with us through different eras to see the evolution of jewellery from the early modern era right up to the 21st century, from poison rings to suffragette jewellery. Perhaps a brief history of jewellery […]
Want to learn more about the origins of gold and silver hallmarks? Discover more about the history of hallmarking including, how it all started, why it’s considered important, and how to hallmark your own jewellery with our step by step guide. Check out our guide on how to hallmark jewellery. Where do jewellery hallmarks come […]
Green Tourmaline (61TR JJMV) ‘Tourmaline’ is a general family name for gemstones which have a complex borosilicate crystal structure. It comes in a huge variety of different colours, each of which is named individually. Some of the more distinctive varieties, like the Watermelon Tourmaline, are easily recognised and quite readily available, but there are other […]
Want to learn more about Tanzanite gemstone? You might have a lot of questions like, “what is Tanzanite?” or “what does Tanzanite look like?” Either way, our detailed guide includes where it comes from, the stone’s history, and how it’s formed. Find out all the answers to your Tanzanite related questions below. What is Tanzanite Stone? […]