Throughout the year I have a stand in The Corn Hall in Cirencester every Thursday from 10 til 4pm, but in the run up to Christmas I’m there an extra day each week, so you can find me every Wednesday and Thursday. In December the hall is decorated and the Christmas music starts to be […]
Christmas may seem a little way off, but it pays to order early if you can! Until midnight on Sunday 12th November you can benefit from 15% discount on every purchase by simply entering code GIFT17 at the checkout. You can use the code as many times as you like, but it must be entered […]
Those born in October have a choice of two birthstones – tourmaline and opal. Each of these gems comes in a rainbow of shades and colour combinations. In fact, according to legend both of October’s birthstones came to earth through a journey involving rainbows. Tourmaline is known as the ‘Peace Stone’. A tourmaline is believed to dispel […]
The end of the outdoor events means I can finally put away my wellington boots! It’s certainly been a wet season this year. It rained so hard at The Royal Cornwall Show in June that I had to close my stand for fear of getting flooded and The Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe was another […]
It seems that having one less thing to worry about is a real help, as I’m always delighted by the number of customers who opt for gift wrap when placing an order. Simply add the gift wrap option of £2.50 to any order, decide whether you’d like a message added, and we’ll do the rest. The […]
In this line of business some of the most important people, (apart from customers!) are the suppliers we use. I have always opted for companies in the UK. I choose companies that I have grown to trust, so that I know whenever I place an order for gemstones, pearls or sterling silver I will always […]
Following a busy few weeks, I’m off on my travels, so will be away from my workshop for a short while. All orders placed while I’m away, will be dispatched on Monday 24th July on my return. I’m really sorry for the delay and any inconvenience caused.
A Ruby is the birthstone of July. It is considered to be the king of all gems and represents love, health and wisdom. It was believed wearing a fine red Ruby bestowed good fortune on its owner. A Ruby is the most valuable of gemstones and its value increases depending on its colour and quality. If a Ruby is […]
Those of you who have seen my designs will know that I specialise in freshwater pearls and sterling silver jewellery, but to compliment my range I also use the beautiful Venetian glass from Murano. “Murano’s reputation as a centre for glass-making was born when the Venetian Republic, fearing fire and destruction of the city’s mostly wooden […]
Pearl – the birthstone for June “Who comes with summer to this earth And owes to June her hour of birth A pearl should wear against her skin Who’s innocence many a heart shall win.” For those who were born in the month of June, pearl is the traditional birthstone. Pearls are associated with the properties […]