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A visit to one of Ireland’s hidden gems
Read moreOn a recent weekend away in Ireland David paid a visit to goldsmith Erwin Springbrunn who is also one of the finest gem cutters in Europe. Erwin is a master of his trade and something of a living legend – particularly in Ireland. Now in his 70’s he lives and works from a farm tucked away in a beautiful part
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New hand carved rings in our collection
Read moreTwo new rings have just been added to our Carve collection and are on display in the shop. These hand carved rings are designed around an unusual gemstone and carved in wax to create elegant, substantial rings with fluid curves. The first of the two rings is set with a 1.85 carat trillion cut mandarin garnet. The fiery orange colours
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Coloured gemstones and pearls from Inhorgenta
Read moreDavid and Barry have just returned from their annual pilgrimage to the Inhorgenta fair in Munich. Hundreds of exhibitors assemble each year at Inhorgenta to sell the best of everything related to the jewellery trade – from tools and supplies to pearls, coloured gems and diamonds. It is here that we source many of our most unusual and beautiful gemstones.
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Carved gold cocktail ring with green tourmaline and diamonds
Read moreA beautiful pale green Mozambique tourmaline caught our eye at the recent Inhorgenta Fair in Munich and we decided it would be a perfect fit for one of our carved rings. The 6.36 carat stone is beautifully clear and has an unusual colour – a delicate minty shade of green which really pops next to the dull glow of the
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Fitted wedding bands
Read moreOver the years we have become experts at making fitted wedding bands to suit all manner of engagement rings. The curves and asymmetric shapes characteristic of our own engagement rings often necessitate a specially made, fitted band. Quite often we’re asked to make fitted wedding bands to sit next to antique engagement rings so we’re also very accustomed to making
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Designing our driftwood-inspired display blocks
Read moreThose of you who’ve been into the shop recently may have noticed our new display. Our jewellery is now perched on smooth wooden blocks scattered through our cabinets like the driftwood and pebbles that inspired them. David wanted to create a jewellery display that was sympathetic to the designs. Wood was a natural choice as the light sun-bleached colour contrasts
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White gold and diamond earrings
Read moreThe latest addition to our earring collection is this pair of hand-forged white gold and diamond drop earrings. The lightweight, branching earrings are forged from white gold and pave set with a line of tapering white diamonds. The earrings curve inward to follow and flatter the curves of the face. These drop earrings are a design that David has been
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Forged rose gold and amethyst earrings
Read moreThis newly finished pair of forged rose gold and amethyst earrings is the latest addition to our collection and will very shortly be gracing our shop window. The earrings are hand forged from rose gold wire to create smooth, flowing curves which echo the curve of the face. Two elegantly proportioned 3 carat pear shaped amethysts are suspended below the
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White gold and diamond earrings
Read moreWe’ve been working on some new designs for our collections and these drop earrings are one of the first new designs to be completed. The curvaceous white gold and diamond earrings drop gracefully from the ear and taper to a delicate flick. Hand-forged from 18ct white gold wire, the earrings are pave set with white diamonds that taper from 1.8mm
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Men’s wedding rings
Read moreA wedding ring is one of the simplest forms of jewellery, but the one that perhaps holds the most significance. For many men it may be the first and only item of jewellery they wear. Our wedding ring collection includes unique and unusual men’s wedding rings, as well as more classic designs. From hammered or carved textured rings, like our
