It's not unusual for engagement rings to show a little wear-and-tear after 25 years of marriage, but for one of my clients, the delicate...

Have you seen the second season of The Jewellers Retreat? If so, you might be wondering how such an opportunity came my way... (and if...

Do you have jewellery inherited from a loved one that either doesn't fit or isn't your style? This was exactly the problem that one of my...

In September 2021, I embarked on an ambitious technical course to develop my skills and add to my portfolio of work. I have already...

The Platinum Jubilee celebrations are just around the corner - for many of us, that means garden parties, street parties and a lot of...

Your jewellery is likely to be one of your most valuable and sentimental possessions and with proper care it can last a lifetime (and...

As you can probably guess, it depends! However, knowing some of the factors that go into pricing bespoke jewellery can help to take some...

In March 2021, I announced that I intended to further my commitment to ethical sourcing for my jewellery creations. I made a Fair Luxury...

A commissioned piece of jewellery is always a special item, but with the pandemic still raging, the treasures that I had the pleasure to...

Back in September, I embarked on an exciting new course to take my technical skills to the next level. I've now finished all my pieces...

What does Christmas mean to you? It can evoke so many different thoughts in each of us - excitement, presents, family time, glitter......

A friend contacted me asking if I could make a pair of earrings to match some jewellery that she already owns. She sent me photos showing...

With an increase in hand-washing and the use of hand sanitiser during the past year, many people are noticing that their skin is a little...

Have you ever thought of getting a piece of jewellery made specially, but didn't know where to start? Perhaps you didn't know quite what...

Just over a year ago, I launched my very own handmade jewellery business, Prosecco & Rubies. It's been a year of firsts, discovery and...

EDIT: (February 2023) Due to changes brought in by Fairtrade Gold, I am no longer a Fairtrade registered goldsmith. I am currently...

One of the delights of the festive season is to wear a big, warm, fluffy jumper that may (or may not) be utterly tasteless. Let's face...

Christmas 2017 was the first time that I had to "do Christmas" - you know, get presents, put everyone up, feed everyone, keep them...

By now, you've probably seen some pictures of my new collection, and possibly even the time-lapse video on my Facebook page where I'm...

Hello, and welcome to the Prosecco & Rubies blog! I'm really excited that you're joining me on this (slightly scary!) journey. I thought...