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This January marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for jewellery artist Nicole van der Wolf as she joins the curated selection of Mathilde Gallery in Amsterdam. Known for her bold, sculptural pieces that marry organic movement with meticulous craftsmanship, Nicole’s work finds a fitting home within this extraordinary gallery space. This partnership promises a beautiful synergy, bringing together Nicole’s dynamic designs and Mathilde Gallery’s distinctive vision for contemporary art jewellery.     A Hidden Gem in the Nine Streets Nestled in the heart of the historic Nine Streets (Negen Straatjes) district, Mathilde Gallery is a destination for those...

Looking for something special, but not finding what you want? Then a bespoke piece of jewellery may be the answer! Read on to find out more. So, what does bespoke mean? Simply put, a bespoke piece of jewellery is one that was designed and made especially for you. It is as unique as you are and will fit you like a glove - one you won't want to take off. Commissioning a bespoke piece of jewellery is an exhilarating process. You're about to take a leap of faith and dive into a world of design, gems, gold, and goldsmithing. You'll...

Showcase Ireland is a great trade show. It's run by the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland and Enterprise Ireland takes place every year in the RDS in Ballsbridge in Dublin. All sorts of companies present, from jewellers to weavers to hats to clothing to artists. And not just from Ireland either. Exhibitors come from all over. And trade buyers come from all over too. We applied for a stand and were supported by our Local Enterprise Office in Dublin City. The event ran from 19-22 January and we had a great time. Lots of new contacts. Lots of people...

Morganite engagement rings have become very popular in the last couple of years. Because we use Morganite (pink beryl) in quite a few pieces, we've occasionally been asked about morganite engagement rings. Not to make them, just about them.  Now we don't do engagement rings at all unless you'd like a special commission, but we do like morganite a lot - which means it's an important question. And this really is one of those "it depends" discussions. Morganite, Aquamarine, Emerald. Image is public domain, from Wikipedia As a Fellow of the Gemmological Association, we're well aware that morganite is a lovely...