New range of Halo Pendants

I have just completed this new range of Halo Pendants and each of the 12 pendants uses a different birthstone.

Wearers can choose a particular pendant depending on the colour of the stone; but they can also choose to commemorate the birth of a loved one or a significant event that happened  in a particular month by choosing the relevant birthstone.

For more information please visit my Halo Pendants page.

New Offset Ring & Alternative Stones

I have just had photos taken of new work and this piece is a variation on the Offset Diamond Ring currently available on my website. The setting and the stone are both larger in this new version. I will be adding this ring to my website in the next month.

A client who visited my studio saw the piece on display and commissioned me to make a version with a ruby to commemorate their 40th Wedding Anniversary. I've added a ruby image to the original photo give you an idea of what this will look like.

I am more than happy to create versions of my rings with alternative stones, especially as the stone can have personal significance.

Ruby Ring

I made this 18ct yellow gold ruby ring last week using a lovely untreated ruby. I love the colour of rubies and when combined with 18ct yellow gold and diamonds they look stunning.

I love using different precious stones such as rubies, but in the past I have been reluctant to buy them when the stone dealers have been unable to give me assurances regarding where the stones have been sourced. I don't want to play any part in supporting the import of Burmese rubies due to the current political situation in that country.

The ruby used in my ring is from a mine in southern Tanzania and was supplied by Ruby Fair, a partnership between British jewellers and local miners. They support a local orphanage and their aim is to supply beautiful stones whilst giving consideration to the welfare of the miners and the local ecology.

In the past, jewellery has had unfortunate links with unethical mining and a disregard for the environment. Recently this has began to change due to demand from more aware customers and from independent jewellers.