JEWELLERY ONLINE UK - JEWELLERY BLOG

His & Hers - Creating Something for Everyone Jewellery I've always loved the idea that a single piece can be worn by anyone - man, woman or otherwise - and that they can each look and feel equally fabulous in it. After all, why should women have all the fun? The old rules are fading and the way we express our identity is becoming more fluid, more personal. Why should jewellery, one of the most intimate forms of self-expression, be confined to rigid gendered boxes? Comfort, I

At the end of August this year I visited the London Jewellery Fair at Olympia where I met some leading suppliers to the industry. It was a super few days getting to know like minded people. Although fairly small, the exhibition taught me quite a lot. I enjoyed learning about welding machinery and labelling plus exploring magnifying glasses that are usually used by dentists. Olympia is still a magnificent building and it makes me happy to know it will always be a leading Londo

All jewellery needs some form of tidy storage, so I designed a cute silky pouch that can travel well in a handbag or stored easily in a hotel safe plus be useful at home. A quick access pouch that even houses small pairs of earrings or pendants in the interior pockets. On the theme of travel, I worked on twelve bright colour ways inspired by places I had visited and loved. Take your pick! The Umbrian being a favourite of mine as when slightly opened, it resembles the Sunflowe

I was introduced to the tiny magnetic clasps about a year ago by a good friend. A real game changer for those who struggle with fastening necklaces and bracelets. There was an instant reaction from friends who commissioned pieces. All said they make changing up your jewellery every day more easy. A real game changer in this fast paced life we all lead. I then started buying strings of semi-precious beads and became addicted to making necklaces and bracelets, sometimes not not

Having earned a Higher National Diploma (Distinction) in fashion design at the London College of Fashion, I embarked on my career as the head of a team of seven designers for a London-based fashion accessory importer. Together, we crafted high fashion accessories for some of the UK’s most prominent high street brands. My role allowed me to travel worldwide, including visits to India, Japan, the Philippines, Taiwan, China and Hong Kong where I collaborated directly with factor

The Winter I Found My Sparkle: The Story of Angela Locke Jewellery How it all began... Another cold, grey UK winter was looming. With my husband abroad and my son at University, the silence in the house was deafening. I was at a crossroads, wondering how to fill the long, dark evening without resorting to the sofa, Netflix and a glass or three of wine. And then a good friend introduced me to the wonderful world of hand-making jewellery and I was hooked as much by the craft's