Telling Tails
During May I got the chance to visit the solo show of Jennifer Robson in the Outbye Gallery, by Pittenweem. The gallery itself is in a unique location out in the country by Pittenweem which is in an estate - a relaxing, peaceful spot. So it was a nice venue for Jen to...
Inhorgenta 2011
Back in February I had the opportunity to visit Munich as a research trip and attended one of the worlds largest jewellery trade shows Inhorgenta, it's basically the Crufts of jewellery shows! The show itself was absolutely massive and totally overwhelming to begin...
Munich Trip 2011
Before my visit to Munich in February I did a little research on jewellery galleries. I also asked some people to advise places to visit so I got the most out of my research trip. I got there a day and half before Inhorgenta started so had the chance to get settled in...
Melt Down Of Gold Ingot Into Two Fitted Rings
A client contacted me who had some old gold rings that she never wore and she also had a troy ounce gold ingot that was kept in her jewellery box. She wanted two rings made from the gold that fitted with her current engagement ring, one as a wedding band and one as an...
Tricks Of The Trade
I was kindly invited to visit Christopher Ness's studio workshop in Edinburgh last week. Chris was apprentice trained in London so has a vast amount of trade knowledge. He moved back to Scotland to work for himself specialising in repairs and complex stone setting...
Coverage of Jolomo Awards
I will try to gather all the coverage of the Jolomo Awards that I find online linked from this post. The PSYBT covered the award online and will have an article in their next newspaper. Guild of Jewellery Designers posted an article about the awards. DJCAD covered me...
Genna Design Wins Prize At Jolomo Awards
I recently made the final of the Jolomo Arts & Crafts PSYBT Awards and today found out I won third prize! With over 100 of Scotland’s best creative businesses entered it was some tough competition. I was delighted to be included in the final seven and over the...
18ct White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Ring And Platinum Band
A client recently contacted me to make an engagement ring for his soon to be fiance (now fiance). His partner is an architect so it seemed quite apt that he wanted to commission me as my work is inspired by architecture. He liked the simplicity of my designs and knew...
Awards, Inhorgenta And Stone Cutting
I can't believe we're in March already. February really flew past with commissions and making stock for the wedding show. The wedding show was a great success this year. It was much busier, I was in a better position and got so much interest with a few clients going...
18ct White Gold Diamond Baguette Engagement And Wedding Rings
I was recently commissioned to make a set of 18ct white gold engagement and wedding rings. My client doesn't wear much jewellery and didn't want anything to blingy or showy. But wanted something simple in an art deco style with a contemporary twist. She liked the...