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Customs We Love: A Capricorn Talisman
As a child of January, I find the month particularly brutal, especially for a birthday. Here in England, it is dark, freezing cold, everyone is burnt out from overindulging in...
Featured in Hidden Figures of Yorkshire: A Celebration of Traditional Craft
As a self-taught jeweller and hand engraver, it was an honour to be featured in Hidden Figures of Yorkshire, a book celebrating the craftspeople and makers keeping traditional skills alive across...
Studio Stories: An Interview With Cooksongold
I was delighted to be featured as Cooksongold’s Jeweller of the Week. In the interview, I talk about my journey as a jeweller, the ideas and influences behind my work,...
Customs We Love: You & I Are Earth
A medieval plate was the inspiration for these 14k yellow gold wedding bands. A longtime client of mine tasked me with creating two new wedding bands for her and her...
Letters From The Studio: The Problem With Asking AI to Design Your Jewellery
"Just because AI can conjure it as a 2D image, doesn't mean it can be made to a good standard as a 3D product."
The Lore of Sapphire
September's just around the corner, which means it's time to turn the spotlight to one of my favourite stones to work with. Sapphire has been beloved for thousands of years...
Customs We Love: A Medieval Posy Ring With A Sentimental Inscription
Created for a groom, this bespoke 6mm Oath Ring is a symbol of love and commitment. Moissanite eyes mirror those in his bride's ring, creating a subtle connection between the...
Customs We Love: A Zippo We Can All Relate To
A particularly fun recent project for a client looking to gift his friend a Mad Men inspired lighter, based on the iconic zippo from the episode The Doorway. The original bears...
Customs We Love: Bead Spacers For A Collector
A recent project created to accompany an earlier gold bead I made for this customer, which was engraved with the numbers of her previous residences. These tiny beads were designed...
Your Guide To The Bespoke Process
One of the questions I'm asked most often is how the bespoke design process actually works. Whether you're commissioning an engagement ring, a sentimental keepsake or a completely custom piece,...
The Decorative Art of Guilloché, Cut By Hand
Every cut has a purpose, coming together to create a pendant that's designed to catch both the light and your attention.
Customs We Love: A 70's Fantasy Zippo Collab
One of my favourite types of projects is custom engraving. I love hearing people's ideas, pulling together mood boards, and sketching concepts before committing them to metal. For this collaboration...