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Mainly about my life as an ethical goldsmith, but not always entirely.

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New Bench!

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How much does it cost?

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I don’t want to share yesterday’s work in progress pic as I don’t want to spoil any surprises, so here’s one from a few weeks ago...platinum set with aquamarine, sapphire and moissanite.
#workinprogress #platinum #platinumring #rainbowring #alternativeweddingring #alternativeengagementring #rocknrollweddingring #engagement #wedding #anniversary #handmadeintheuk #ukmade #designerjewellery #ukgoldsmith #jewellerydesigner #jewellersbench #sapphire #charlesandcolvardmoissanite
#aquamarine #fairtradegemstones #handmade #ethical #organic #grsbenchmate

🌟 💜 TICKET GIVEAWAY 💜 🌟

So, the last one didn’t get through the Instagram/Facebook reach algorithm and hardly anyone saw it. So I’ll try this again....... I’m really excited to be exhibiting at the Cardiff Chosen Wedding Fair on the 29th September, and the lovely Matt and Joe (organisers) have given me two tickets to give away!
If you’d like them, just comment below and tag the person you’d like to give the other ticket to. 🌈⭐️💜💍😍 #weddingfair #competition #weddingcompetition #cardiffweddingfair #cardiffweddingshow #waleswedding #alternativeweddingrings #rocknrollweddingrings #welshwedding #ethicalwedding #ethicalweddingrings

❤️ * * WARNING - This might make you cry! * * ❤️⁠
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A ring is often so much more than just decoration. Another amazing @allaboutewe client that I feel very privileged to have been about to work with. This email brought a tear to my eye this morning,⁠
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“...I just wanted to say a huge thank you for the beautiful engagement ring you made for me. You made the most beautiful piece out of my grandmother's wedding ring who passed away last year. This engagement means so much to rob and me as I was never meant to see this day. Having been born with Cystic Fibrosis I was not expected to reach school age, let alone adult hood but I made it against all odds. But in my late 20s I was in the end stage of CF and dying of respiratory failure. I am only alive thanks to the gift of a stranger whose family agreed to donate her lungs with which I've been breathing for the last six years. A very emotional engagement last weekend thank you so very much for your wonderful work...”⁠
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#lovemyjob #positivestories #remodelledweddingring #sentimentaljewellery #lifestories #sapphireweddingring #recycledsapphire #recycleddiamond #recycledwhitegold #ethicalweddingring #alternativeweddingring #againstallodds

Some “work in progress” pics from a remodelling commission I’m currently working on.⁠
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#ethicaljewellery #ethicalweddingrings #remodelledjewellery #recycledjewellery #reuseoldjewellery #remodelling #oldjewellery #oldrings #upcycling #upcycledjewellery #forestofdeanzerowaste #forestofdeanrecycling #forestofdeangoldsmith #ethicalgoldsmith #ethicalstackingrings #recycledgold #recycledgemstones

The subtle colour differences between all the “white” precious metals.
#recycledsilver #recycledwhitegold #palladium #platinum #handmadeweddingrings #uketsyseller #etsyuk #etsyweddings #ethicalweddingrings #whitegoldweddingring #platinumweddingring #palladiumweddingring #forestofdeanweddingrings #madeintheforestofdean #gloucestershireweddingrings

Soooo excited to officially announce that I’m going to be back at the Eclectic Wedding Extravaganza in November! 🌈🦄💍💕⁠
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Please visit @allaboutewe for more information and to order your tickets before they sell out! ⁠
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#eclecticweddingextravaganza #allaboutewe #allaboutewenov19 #alternativeweddingshow #alternativeweddingfair #eclecticweddingfair #eclecticwedding #rocknrollwedding #alternativeweddingrings #ethicalweddingrings #rocknrollweddingrings #rocknrollbride #thunderclap #ewethunderclap

It’s Monday morning...it’s raining...I really don’t want to get out of bed...so here’s a bit of colour and sparkle to brighten up a dreary day. 🌈💜☔️ #mondaymorning #raining #rainbowjewellery #rainbowring #cheerup #ethicalrainbowjewellery #fairtradestones #labgrownstones #rainbowwedding #rainbowweddingrings #stackingrings #handmadeintheuk #uketsyseller #etsyweddings #alternativeweddingring #rocknrollweddingrings #antibride #jewellersofinstagram

Finished on Friday - I met the couple who own this this gorgeous blue star sapphire engagement ring at @allaboutewe. It wasn’t made by me, but I did design and make the shaped wedding ring to fit perfectly next to it.
Made in 18ct recycled gold with Charles and Colvard lab grown moissanite.
#ethicalweddingring #recycledwhitegold #recycledgold #recycledwedsingring #charlesandcolvard #labgrowngems #madebyhand #rocknrollbride #eclecticweddingextravaganza #alternativeweddingrings #handmadeintheforestofdean #rocknrollweddingrings #shapedweddingring #moissaniteweddingring #starsapphire

Rose cut fair trade sapphires are a fantastic and much more ethical alternative to diamonds!
These are all from @nineteen48_ltd and are “fully” traceable right back to the exact spot in Sri Lanka where they were mined.
These are all now available for adding to commissions so please get in touch if you’d like one. 💜💍 #ethicaljewellery #ethicalfashion #SustFashWales #fairtradegems #fairtradesapphire #rosecutgems #diamondalternative #jewellerycommission #ukethicalgoldsmith #ukethicalgemfair #alternativeengagementring #rocknrollengagementring

🌟 💜 TICKET GIVEAWAY 💜 🌟

I’m really excited to be exhibiting at the Cardiff Chosen Wedding Fair on the 29th September, and the lovely Matt and Joe (organisers) have given me two tickets to give away!
If you’d like them, just comment below and tag the person you’d like to give the other ticket to. 🌈⭐️💜💍😍 #weddingfair #competition #weddingcompetition #cardiffweddingfair #cardiffweddingshow #waleswedding #alternativeweddingrings #rocknrollweddingrings #welshwedding #ethicalwedding #ethicalweddingrings #sustfashwales

One of my most popular designs, made in recycled white gold, ethical lab grown Charles and Colvard Moissanite and ethically mined aquamarine. Also a great way of incorporating “Something Blue”! ⁠
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#ethicalengagementring #recycledgoldengagementring #recycledwhitegold #charlesandcolvard #fairtradegemstones #labgrown #handmadeengagementring #madeintheforestofdean #alternativeengagementring #rocknrollengagementring #forestofdeangoldsmith

September already...but making the most of the last few days of the summer holidays, and this place is now only an hour away! Perfect for Sunday relaxation (well kind of!) and inspiration.
#sunday #beach #porthcawl #restbay #summerholidays #staycation #familytime #inspiration #texture #nature

I’ve been asked about this so many times at events, and now I’m really happy that I can finally offer “Make Your Own” (or each other’s) wedding ring workshops at my lovely new studio at Taurus Crafts in The Forest Of Dean. Dates and times are be flexible and if you come while the rest of Taurus Crafts is open, which is most of the time, apart from evenings, there’s also a fantastic cafe and a loads of amazing independent shops to visit too! ⁠
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#makeyourownweddingrings #handmadeweddingrings #handmadewedding #weddingringworkshop #creatingmemories #weddinggoals #forestofdean #forestofdeanwedding #tauruscrafts #smallbusiness #shoplocal #justacard #independentbusiness

This weeks commissions have mostly been secret so I can’t share any pics yet...so here are a few photos of some of the other things I’ve made recently. ⁠
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#ethicaljewellery #ethicalgoldsmith #recycledgold #ethicalweddingrings #fairtradeweddingrings #gothicwedding #rocknrollwedding #rocknrollbride #rocknrollweddingrings #recycledweddingrings #antibride #rainbowweddingrings #rainbowengagementring #forestofdeanweddingwedding #handmadeintheforest #madeintheforestofdean #forestofdean #gloucestershire #forestofdeangoldsmith

I finished these yesterday and they’re now all ready to post. They’re called “Woodland” rings, and were originally inspired by the woodlands of the Malvern Hills, but I think they still fit into my collection pretty well now that I’ve moved to the Forest Of Dean. :) #handmadeweddingrings #recycledgold #recycledsilver #ethicalweddingrings #forestofdeanweddingrings #handmade #handforged #ethicalgoldsmith #forestofdeangoldsmith #bespokeweddingrings #uketsyseller #etsyuk #gloucestershireetsy #forestofdeanetsy

Gothic Valentine Hearts.....

January 16, 2014

My new Gothic Heart Collection, available from tomorrow only my Etsy shop. Prices from £29