I know we’re nearly at the end of September but I wanted to share something I’ve been working on! Did you know we can arrange to have jewellery on approval?? A lovely young man wants to pop the question with sapphire and we didn’t have quite what he wanted in stock, so I have been getting some stunners in to show him including the ones in this picture. I am always happy to get a selection on approval with no pressure, and if what you want just doesn’t exist we can make you a bespoke and truly unique piece that’s sure to get the happy tears flowing!! Don’t forget us when you want something special, we may not be the biggest but I guarantee you that we will try incredibly hard to please you, because it actually means something special to us to have happy customers!
Adorable Amber!
Yay, it’s that time of year again when I get to choose beautiful things to fill the shop!! I have enjoyed picking out some lovely amber, and I’ve tried to get a mix of dramatic and wowzer pieces along with dainty understated pieces, hopefully there will be something to please everyone! Amber is such a beautiful gemstone (not a stone at all in fact, it’s fossilised resin between 20 to 50 million years old) and every piece is a truly unique window back in time. In some pieces you can find insects trapped millions of years ago, but incredibly they are perfectly preserved as if alive yesterday! I have necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings of all descriptions currently being stocked, so if you would like an amber “fix” come on in!!
Big Bold Beauty!
Behold another unique piece from the workshop! We used the customer’s emeralds to made up a really chunky gold ring to match another sapphire set ring she constantly wears on the other hand, and really loves. We took care to match the raised settings and edges, and added in a little twist by frosting the finish of the recessed gold to make the contrast of polished gold stand out! Happily the customer loves her new ring, this heavy and bold ring is something she can wear every day and enjoy for many years to come!
New Stock!
I shall be doing a new window display this weekend in order to display the new stock just in, we’re in love!! So pretty, this sterling silver Tree of Life is a 3D beauty! It is accented with rose gold and sparking gorgeousness, with an unusual split and flared outer circular mount that gives it such a classy and different look! Also available are the matching earrings with rose gold accented branches and little silver leaves, dainty and a perfect compliment to the necklace. It’s a hard job, but someone has to do it! 😉
Pretty Peridot!
This ring fresh from the workshop, is made from gold and gemstones brought in by the customer to re imagine! The principal stone is a beautiful big peridot, but the old ring did nothing for the gorgeous vibrant grassy green stone so something was designed that does! This setting is a much more simple design that the old ring was, with a diamond to accent and add a touch of sparkle in a modern and unique design. She loves it, and now has a new piece to wear and enjoy rather than having something sitting in a box for ages!
Bittersweet Pendant
This initial pendant was made in the workshop using the customer’s and his late wife’s wedding rings and a few other items of her jewellery. We made two pendants, using both gold and white gold, with their initials together in a solid and chunky design chosen by the husband. A lovely way to keep her in his heart and she with him always.
Workshop News!
I am happy to report that we are open for what is now our fourth week and so far so good!! We are working hard to implement all the social distancing measures, encourage the sanitising and keeping things as clean as a whistle for your safety! The workshop is in full production mode, and pictured is one of the rings to have been completed for a customer. She had several rings that she could no longer wear, sadly it happens to us all, as you age the knuckles get bigger and the fleshy part of the finger gets smaller. This means the ring has to be big enough to get over the knuckle, but when it is over it’s too big for the finger and is always spinning around! We used her gold and all the assorted stones from her rings to make a single ring that is big enough to go on, but if it spins it doesn’t matter because the stones are randomly scattered in no particular pattern, so whatever way you look at it is the right way!! Happily, she’s now happy!! 🙂
Getting Back to New Normal!
We have been re opened for a week and we are starting to get into a rhythm again! It was a little difficult implementing the new system that has been put in place to safeguard both ours and your safety, but everyone has been very understanding and patient while we have been getting back up to speed! I can’t pretend it has been easy, it’s amazing how quickly you forget to do the simplest of things that are automatic in normal situations, but this is the “new normal”! I have been very grateful to both Carol and Annie who work for me, they have got back into the job with gusto and welcomed back our lovely customers to whom I am also incredibly grateful, you have stuck by us in extremely challenging circumstances and we will try our best as always to cater to all your jewellery related needs. Speaking of jewellery, the lovely ring in the picture is from our workshop, this beautiful platinum handmade ring has as it’s centrepiece a stunning crystal opal that displays gorgeous colour flashes as it moves (very difficult to show it in a photo sadly!) surrounded by dazzling diamonds, just heaven! Welcome back everyone, we’ve missed you!! x
We’re Open!!!
I’m delighted to say we have re opened 🙂 There are a few changes to let you know about, for your safety and ours. Firstly we have changed the opening hours to 9am – 3.30pm Monday to Saturday. We are running a “one out, one in” policy, so please wait outside if someone is being served, we will be as efficient as possible and try not to keep you waiting! Shopping by appointment, I understand that not everyone needs just a watch battery and jewellery is a considered purchase where you need to take your time and enjoy the experience without distraction! With this in mind, if you would like to book an appointment when you (and one other) can have the shop to yourself, please call 01728602116. I will be reserving from 3.30pm to 4.30pm Monday to Saturday for private appointments, which MUST be pre booked, please call and leave a message if it is out of hours. With regard to hygiene and safety, we would ask our customers to use the hand sanitiser provided before entering the shop, we have a screen at the till point and have masks and gloves to wear if you would like us to, and I would like to assure you all that we are taking every precaution possible to be able to protect you in these difficult and often challenging times. Hopefully in the not too distant future we will have worked out the kinks, and will be able to offer you a good and enjoyable shopping experience! If you see anything that you think could be done better differently, we are open to suggestions! I hope to see as many of you as possible in the coming weeks and months, and sincerely thank you for your continued support and for bearing with me while we work out this “new normal”!! Jackey x
We’ll Be Back!
Following the latest government announcement, we have been informed that all non essential shops will be allowed to reopen as of 15th June, barring any further changes. I hope you agree with me that jewellery is anything but “non essential” 😉 With this in mind we are gearing up to welcome you all back again as before lockdown, for all your silver, gold, diamonds and gemstone needs as well as all kinds of repairs including jewellery and watches and even bespoke creations! We will obviously have to change a few things to accommodate social distancing, so we will have a “one in-one out” policy running that I sincerely hope does not inconvenience any of our lovely customers, and trust you will understand why it is necessary. I don’t know about you, but I have laid down a few pounds of “lockdown lard” in these weeks we have been closed, but that doesn’t matter because no matter what you weigh your earrings will always fit!! Jackey x
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