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 […]
Thinking about using opal in your next jewellery creation? Read on to learn what opal is, how to care for opal gemstones and more, with Cooksongold. What is opal? Opal is a non-crystalline substance quite unlike other gemstones. It is composed of hardened silica gel which occurs naturally, as well as being a widely used […]
The exact origins of Celtic design are somewhat impossible to determine, and are subject to wide and varied speculation. There are, however, certain facts that can be used to contextualise the characteristics and give them some bearing on what we understand to be ‘Celtic’ in style today. The History of Celtic Jewellery Design It is […]
Gold and jewellery making played an important part in Egyptian culture, with the Egyptian era essentially dominated by gold. The enduring image of the Tutankhamun’s Death mask quantifies that superbly (shown here). The impact of such a bold use of metal makes the mask memorable, and solidifies the wide association with gold and metals, which […]