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  Review: Sterling Silver Sliding Clasps

  By Lorraine Sanderson Sliding clasps in precious metal have long been the elusive component for jewellery makers. They are seen on many designs in both the media and jewellery shops, ranging from the simple friendship/stacker bracelet to high end designer brands. However, to find the clasps to purchase individually has been like trying to find […]

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  Gold-Filled Jewellery: A Stylish Upgrade Without The Premium Price Tag

  If you’re exploring new materials for your designs, gold-filled jewellery is a fantastic choice. Whether you’re new to it or unsure how it compares to solid gold or gold plated options, you’re not alone—many jewellery makers find the term “gold filled” unfamiliar or even intimidating at first. That’s exactly why we’ve created this guide: to […]

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  How to make a simple Double Gallery Setting

  A ‘How To’ guide by guest blogger Lydia Niziblian. A lady came to me with an antique heart-shaped amethyst that had been cut by a relative who was an amateur faceter.  It was very unevenly cut, but of great sentimental value.  It needed a handmade setting, and I thought a double gallery setting would be […]

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  Get to Know your Findings: Focus on Earrings

  Nothing says ‘Glamour’ like a pair of drop earring.  Unlike their safer, more sensible counterpart, the stud, long drops are made to be noticed! If the fashion press are to be believed, drop earrings, specifically the ‘chandelier’ style, go in and out of fashion on a regular basis. What can be more elegant than a […]

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