Design Thinking – Dundee’s Waterfront
At the end of last year, I went to an important networking event ran by Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce. I'm normally quite nervous about going to networking events but this one was focusing on the updates of Dundee's Waterfront and the progression of the V&A...
Jewellery Class – Ring Design Inspiration
Ok so you want to take part in a jewellery class but you are not sure what you would like to make. You don't even know how to make a ring so how can you design one? And you're not sure what can be made in the time of the class. Fear not I will help you. In the 4 hour...
Why Does Revamping Jewellery Cost More Than You Would Expect?
Revamping Jewellery As jewellery has such a strong sentimental value, it's possible to take on commissions where your old piece(s) of gold jewellery can be revamped and made into something new. However some people are often shocked at how much this would cost. So I...
Why Does Handmade Jewellery Cost More Than Jewellery From The Highstreet?
The cost of handmade jewellery I often get enquiries from potential customers who have seen something online that they would like handmade. However they don't want to pay the online or highstreet price and think that getting it handmade would be cheaper. It's actually...
The Best Craft Fairs To Visit This Christmas
Yes the Christmas season is upon us again. If you're like me, I'm always looking to buy something a little different for my friends and family and I love to support individual makers and local businesses. With the pop up culture constantly growing, there are so many...
Genna Design To Celebrate 10 Year Anniversary
My first ever Solo Show celebrating 10 Years of Genna Design. It’s my 10 year Anniversary of being in business next month so I have decided to host an exhibition and would love it if you came. The show will take place on Saturday 29th-Sunday 30th October 12-5pm, in...
Do You Have Your Own Shop? Where Can I Buy Your Work? Can I Just Pop In To See You?
One of the most commonly asked questions I get from potential clients when I'm exhibiting is "Do you have your own shop?" The answer is No. Although I don't have a retail shop you are definitely welcome to visit the studio /workshop but you do have to arrange an...
Handmade Or Mass Produced Jewellery? What Would You Choose?
Can you tell the difference? One of the main issues in the jewellery trade, when you are an individual jeweller who hand makes your pieces, is competing with the mass produced jewellery market and bigger brands. I often get asked to make pieces which customers have...
Work To Live, Don’t Live To Work!
I've not posted in a while as I've been in a strange place lately. Struggling with anxiety and work life balance. I've realised that I've not been happy in a long time as I have only been focusing on my business for the past 5 years. Things started to change, 2 years...
An Odd Story of an Engagement Ring
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