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Engagement and eternity ring
With January well and truly here, the jewellery making studio is back in full swing. Online orders and commissions that were not Christmas presents await my attention at the bench.
It seems the festive break is a good time for couples thinking about their forthcoming wedding to make plans. Over my week long break, the majority of people contacting me have been enquiring about making wedding rings, ordering wedding bands, and even engagement ring enquiries from delighted couples who have made the decision to get married over the festive period! It’s a lovely way to return to the studio because talk of weddings always makes me think of exciting fresh beginnings, much like the first week of January.
So I look forward to hearing from new and old customers throughout the coming year! If you would like to discuss a wedding ring or engagement ring commission, then please get in touch.
Well, here it is: 2012 has arrived!
Opening the studio on the first morning of 2012 is done with a renewed eagerness and fresh energy. One thing I have learnt over the years is to give the studio a good clean and tidy on the last working day of December – so when January arrives I’m not greeted with left over Christmas cake and tinsel!
January is a time to reflect, improve and get things done in the studio. New designs, planning work, work on the website – all the things that can’t always be worked on when you’re full steam ahead with orders for Christmas.
So, in honour of a wonderful Christmas break, here are a few images from the festive period before I completely turn my attention to 2012!
Log fire
Spot the chicken!
The Yorkshire Moors
Robin Hood's Bay.
After a long build up, Christmas is almost in touching distance – so for me it is time to tidy the jewellery workshop and close the door for the last time in 2011. I have had a brilliant year, with many returning customers and meeting lots of new ones. I have had the opportunity to be a small part of many couples special occasions; from secret engagements, making rings with excited couples, gifts for new mums from devoted husbands and special anniversary gifts to celebrate many years of a happy marriage.
Thank you to you all for trusting me to make that very important and special piece of jewellery.
I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Once again my nephew Tom spent time in the workshop with me to make a special gift for his teacher, Miss Pullen. Not only is it Christmas but she is also leaving and will be much missed. So, with this in mind – the pressure was on! The present he made was all his own work, except for an odd tweak with the pliers to hold the beads on. Take a look…
Tom cut silver wire, shaped it and soldered all the branches in place.
The tree is clean and ready to be hammered.
Hammering.
The finished decoration!
A very proud student!
On Tuesday 13th December Gemma and Alex joined me in the studio to make their own wedding rings. It was a special day as it was their anniversary of getting together and of their engagement too. We had a really enjoyable day and they made fantastic rings. Here are some images from the day.
Alex and Gemma
9k white gold wire
Shaping the wire with pliers
Ready to cut off the excess.
Cut and ready to bring the ends together.
Soldering
Making the rings smaller
Alex and Gemma working hard to make the rings look lovely!
The finished rings!
I am a contemporary jewellery designer maker based in rural Herefordshire. My collection is subtle and pure incorporating clean lines and a soft finish. I pass on my skills through teaching jewellery workshops from my jewellery making studio. All designs are handmade.
