Pearl Is The Birth Stone For June
I've been wanting to start doing monthly blog posts on my favourite stones. So I would like to start with this month. As it is June, the birth stone for this month is the Pearl. June is also the time for many weddings taking place so I'd thought I'd mention that I...
18ct White Gold Diamond Fitted Wedding Band
I was recently ask to make a wedding band to fit my clients 18ct white gold diamond engagement ring. Her engagement ring had 4 square diamonds as the main setting but also had small square diamonds channel set into the shank of the ring. As she loved a bit of sparkle...
Preparing For The 3D2D Westend Fair
Well it's quite exciting to find out that I will be exhibiting at the Edinburgh Festival for a full 3 weeks, that's 23 days in a row!!! I'm used to doing the first 9 days but this year I'm exhibiting during the whole festival. So I'm going to have to work my bum off...
Bespoke Pearl And Agate Neckpiece
This year it's all about making a statement with your jewellery and pearls are back in fashion. Spring/Summer trends are saying that jewellery is getting even bigger!!! You can certainly keep with trend and make a statement by wearing Genna Design jewellery. I love...
Bespoke Statement Pendant
I love it when a client asks me to make something totally unique and bespoke for them. I recently got commissioned to make a one off statement pendant for a clients sister's special birthday. Her sister loves to wear really unusual statement pieces to big does and had...
Exhibiting At Trade Shows
For students or other people wishing to exhibit at a trade show her are some tips to get you started. Research the show It is worthwhile visiting the show before you intend to exhibit as trade shows cost quite a bit of money up front before you get any money back....
Commissioning Contemporary Jewellery From Genna Design
I really enjoy making bespoke pieces for individual clients both male and female. So if you are interested in getting something unique made get in touch. Whether it's for a special birthday, anniversary or graduation, I can make jewellery for all occasions. Over...
Genna Design Finalist In The Women Ahead Business Awards
I am absolutely thrilled to be selected as a finalist for the Women Ahead Business Awards as Independent Woman of the Year. I attended the Awards ceremony on Saturday at the Apex when I found out I was a finalist and there was only one point between us! It was a...
Inhorgenta – The Jewellery, Watch and Lifestyle Trade Fair
I was absolutely thrilled to be invited to visit Inhorgenta, in Munich, one of the largest Jewellery Trade Fairs in the world. I was made most welcome by the Inhorgenta social media team. Thanks to Katrin Budde and Mandy Sarnoch. The show itself is on once a year and...
Genna Design Has Won The Dundee Craft Makers Award 2013
I totally can't believe it! I am so pleased to announce that I have won a Dundee Craft Makers Award for this year. 2013 is off to a great start so far. It's been a good week for my Genna Design jewellery business as I've been busy working on commissions, found out...