16th April 2026 - Some of the old pieces to be recycled in this job were heirloom and others of no real sentimental value to the owner. She loves to wear the new ring and when she passes it down to the next generation everything in the ring will have sentimental value because it was hers.
Read More1st February 2026 - Today I write a bit about the elephant in the room, the huge increase in the price of precious metals such as gold. I also discuss what some customers are doing to meet their budgets and still make their new pieces special.
Read More5th December 2025 - A big thank you to everyone for their support during the year. My last post for this trip around the sun features some old world styled rings I have been making recently. So enjoyable.
Read More16th November 2025 - In this post I explore recycling gold jewellery that is not hallmarked.
Read More31st August 2025 - Today we are going to remake a 9ct yellow gold Onyx ring. The existing ring weighs just 3.17 grams. The new ring will have a weight of 13.2 grams. That is more than a 400%. increase in the amount of gold used.
Read MoreFebruary 3rd 2025 - This ring was purchased overseas and had a lot of issues. A near new ring with a missing diamond is just one of seven.
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