1st February 2026 - Today I write a bit about the elephant in the room, the huge increase in the price of precious metals such as gold. I also discuss what some customers are doing to meet their budgets and still make their new pieces special.
Read More5th December 2025 - A big thank you to everyone for their support during the year. My last post for this trip around the sun features some old world styled rings I have been making recently. So enjoyable.
Read More16th November 2025 - In this post I explore recycling gold jewellery that is not hallmarked.
Read More31st August 2025 - Today we are going to remake a 9ct yellow gold Onyx ring. The existing ring weighs just 3.17 grams. The new ring will have a weight of 13.2 grams. That is more than a 400%. increase in the amount of gold used.
Read MoreFebruary 3rd 2025 - This ring was purchased overseas and had a lot of issues. A near new ring with a missing diamond is just one of seven.
Read More12th September 2024 - Today I thought we would have a look at two pieces. At both ends of the budget spectrum, one is for a longtime customer and the other for a new one.
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