What is Labradorite I hear you ask? Labradorite is a beautiful stone from a family of gemstones called Feldspar, treasured for it's remarkable play of colour, known as labradorescence. The blue flashes of colour through the greenish grey body colour,...
Unique Handmade Gemstone Beaded Jewellery
Category: Canal boats and Gemstone beads
At the beginning of this year I spent many hours applying for lots of craft fairs, some more successfully than others. I'm sure you realise how demoralising rejection feels! Then LOCKDOWN stopped all! Now the point of my Blog. What...
Finally we are allowed to have outdoor markets. It was lovely to see so many happy faces at the recent Forest Row Outdoor Market. We really enjoyed being there and many purchases were made. We had to have special measures...
In these unprecedented times we are trying to keep positive. How about a treat to yourself or a special present for someone? This bracelet is a new design. I am still taking orders from my website. All pieces are packed...
With so many types of pearls to choose from, it's not surprising that there is some confusion. Natural pearls are rarely found in any quantity these days, so basically there are 3 types to choose from: Tahitian South Sea Pearls,...
Garnet is January’s birthstone, a name given to over ten gemstones with similar structure. Although usually red, there’s shades of green, pale to bright yellow and fiery orange. The word “Garnet” derives from the Latin “granum” meaning “grain”. Describing the...
My jewellery can now be found in a lovely new venue in Tunbridge Wells. Treat yourself to a day out and find 29, The Pantiles, TN2 5TD (behind Trevor Motram ,that infamous ironmongers) There will my Gemstone Jewellery, Vintage Jewellery,...
My inspiration comes from nature and the natural colours of the gemstones. I spend a while trying to name as many of my pieces of possible usually finding wildflowers that compliment the colour or a scene that comes to mind....
https://www.windsor-racecourse.co.uk/whats-on/windsor-spring-food-home-craft-fair-day-1 As we are currently without a boat, my next event is land based. I'm excited to be exhibiting at this prestigious event on April 13th and 14th, Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm. I shall have all my handmade gemstone jewellery...
I'm often asked where I buy my beads. There are rock, gem and bead shows all around the country open for anyone to visit for a small entry fee. This is a little flavour of what to expect. For me...
