With so much inexpensive, mass‑produced jewellery available today, I’ve been reflecting on what true value for money looks like — and what makes handmade jewellery worth choosing. For me, value begins long before a piece ever reaches the bench. It starts with time: the time to think, to sketch, to experiment, and to let ideas grow. Every design begins as a spark, then evolves through trial, error, and refinement until it becomes something wearable, meaningful, and uniquely mine. Only then...

Sometimes I find myself heading down a creative path without quite knowing why. It’s only later, with a bit of distance, that the reason reveals itself. That’s exactly what happened with my Impression Collection — a body of work that began at the bench with a hammer in my hand and slowly unfolded into something far more personal than I expected. How a Hammer Became a Form of Expression It started simply enough. I picked up a hammer and began experimenting — striking the silver, varying the...

Jewellery is a extension of who we are. It often has sentimental value, marks special occasions, holds memories or was just a piece that you were instinctively drawn to. When travelling a little extra care can ensure that you protect your treasured pieces wherever you go. Here are my thoughts based on expert advice and recent travel‑security recommendations. What to Bring (and What to Leave Behind) Choosing wisely is your first layer of protection. Leave irreplaceable or highly sentimental...