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Sep 5, 20221 min read

Why is the Tennis Bracelet called a "tennis bracelet"?

Every wondered by the tennis bracelet is called the “Tennis Bracelet”? Well, at the 1987 U.S. Open, tennis star Chris Evert was playing a...

Apr 6, 20222 min read

Band style - what's that?

One of the important considerations when I design a ring for a client is to discuss the band type to have as part of the ring. This is...

Feb 12, 20222 min read

Metal Choices

I’m often asked by my clients what the trends for jewellery are and what kind of metals they should choose. Hence, I decided to share my...

Feb 12, 20221 min read

Pantone Colour of the Year 2019 and gemstone options

Every year, the Pantone Color Institute announces a new Colour of the Year. In 2018, it was Ultra Violet, a provocative shade of purple....

Nov 8, 20181 min read

True Treasures

Not many people have the opportunity to touch, feel and create diamond and precious gemstone encrusted jewellery everyday - so I count...

Nov 1, 20181 min read

November Birthstone !

The birthstones for November are Citrine and Topaz. They are fairly abundant and easily available in large sizes. Citrine is the golden...

Oct 18, 20181 min read

Behind the Scenes - Running a Jewellery Business

Whenever I tell people that I am a jeweller or a jewellery designer who customises fine jewellery and sells gemstones, the first reaction...

Oct 7, 20184 min read

What's your Birthstone?

JANUARY - GARNET If you, like me, are lucky to be born in January, then Garnet is our birthstone. This beautiful stone can be found in a...

Feb 3, 20181 min read

Amethyst - Birthstone of February

Happy February everyone! The birthstone of February is the super popular Amethyst, which is a purple coloured quartz. It can be found in...