Materials UsedWith each piece of jewellery for sale I've written a brief description of the materials used but I always use sterling, fine or Karen Hill Tribe Silver with the odd mix of Gold Filled.. Below is the materials I love to use and why - if you have any questions or would like a similar piece made please email me. Karen Hill Tribe Silver Hill Tribe silver is handcrafted by the Karen Hill Tribe using traditional methods. The silver content is usually between 95% and 99% and each piece is unique. Lampwork A favourite lampwork artist of mine is Isabelle Anderson of Flame & Glass - you will see her glass beads all over my website. Isabelle's lampworked beads are made in her studio in South Wales, and each bead is kiln annealed for added strength and durability so with careful use they should last thousands of years!! Beautiful organic beads with the hint of nature to inspire me - at times I think Isabelle lives almost next door as her beads sing to me with inspiration from the Cornish shores! Caroline Hannon of Crafted Gems creates her organic beads in Aberdeenshire where she has her studio where all the beads are made and annealled by Caroline, "glass seems to have taken over my life" she says regulary - while constantly tempting me with blue beads!!!!!!!! Beverley Hicklin graduated as a mature student from Winchester School of Art with a BA (Hons) degree in Textile Design and worked as a freelance textile designer specialising in weave, she then resurrected a lifelong love of jewellery-making and launched her own designs. After being unable to find the style of bead Beverley wanted for her designs, in typical artistic spirit, she decided to try and make her own beads. As a beadmaker beverley is self taught and with her background in art and design, finds herself continually striving to push forward to discover new and exciting ideas and techniques. You have to admit her beads are something special! Bali Silver January - Garnet February - Amethyst
June - Pearl or Moonstone July - Ruby or Carnelian August - Peridot or Sardonyx September - Sapphire or lapis lazuli October - Opal or Tourmaline November - Topaz or Citrine December - Turquoise We accept commissions but remember I have a certain style so make sure you do like my jewellery before requesting a design. Most of my pieces are one of a kind but if you'd like something similar please contact me to discuss your choice. A deposit of 50% is requested once a design is ready to commence. Changes Most of the jewellery made can be altered please email us about the relavant piece before buying if you need a piece made to suit you. Anniversaries 1st - Mother of Pearl 2nd- Garnet 3rd- Moonstone 4th -Blue Topaz 5th- Rose Quartz 6th -Amethyst 7th- Onyx 8th - Tourmaline 9th - lapis lazuli 10th - Crystal 11th - Turquoise 12th - Jade 13th - Citrine 14th - Opal 15th - Alexandrite 16th - Peridot 17th - Carnelian 18 th - Tiger Eye 19th - Aquamarine 20th -Emerald Let me know if you want more anniversaries added ! |
