Anodised Aluminium Bangle

Anodised Aluminium Bangle

Anodised Aluminium Designer BangleNEW ARRIVALS AT ST ANDREWS Designer Bangle in Anodised Aluminium with silver detail. The internal section is flexible to allow for expansion. This bangle can be seen in a variety of colours in the ARTERY GALLERY, in Market Street, St...

Lastest update: Studio Upgrade

Helen Swan Designer Jewellery Studio UpgradeSweltering heat and I am oiling workbenches! Units are now installed and the solid beech worktops fitted. My joiner was scandalised at the thought of cutting semi circles out of them but it had to be down and they are...

More progress on my studio refurbish

8th July 2013 Studio upgrade. Helen Swan Designer JewelleryI am upgrading my studio to complete the final transition  from my long lived teaching post to fully self employed. The Next Stage: The water is finally in and connected. I can’t believe, after the mess...

Progress is made. Day 2. Studio Revamp

Argh! I’ve commissions to do and this is how my studio looks. Day 2.  Studio Revamp. I’ve kept a little corner of sanity where my old workbench is, I’ll have to hide away there and let the men get on with it around me.   Old settee is out, of...
WEDDING AND ENGAGEMENT RING SET

WEDDING AND ENGAGEMENT RING SET

Do you remember this design, shown below, from my blog on 20th April 2013 which showcased a silver sample idea for an Engagement Ring which was to be made in White and Yellow Gold. I thought you may now like to see the finished set, as seen in the main image...

New Studio Revamp. Day 1

Day 1.   Studio Revamp Helen Swan Designer Jewellery studio revamp. Day one the water installation. Should have done this years agoHelen Swan Designer Jewellery studio revamp. Water installationInstallation of the water started today. I should have done this years ago...

The Way Forward for Helen Swan Designer Jewellery

Helen Swan Designer Jewellery StudioHelen Swan Designer Jewellery StudioSince I have now committed my time to my Jewellery Business I think a revamp is in order. This is my old studio, I want to create  a new space which I can share with four keen Jewellers. This can...
Big Changes, Ive done it at last!

Big Changes, Ive done it at last!

  I’ve done it! Made that big leap into self employment. After a long time as a lecturer in Jewellery and Silversmithing I have decided to leave and concentrate in what I love, making jewellery FULL TIME!. I’ll miss the company and working with such...
Fathers Day

Fathers Day

Another important day looming on the calendar – Fathers Day! The annual present debate everyone has, what will I get my dad? Socks, chocs, wine! Why don’t you get him something that he can keep, something special. Bespoke cufflinks which can...
Thinking of getting married soon?

Thinking of getting married soon?

Are thinking of getting married soon, then you may find this article very useful.   It talks of current trends in wedding and engagement rings and takes the mistery out of all those strange jewellery terms: ring shank, bevelled edge ring, court wedding rings, to...
Designer Engagement Ring

Designer Engagement Ring

Trial run for a surprise engagement. Fortunately the lady said yes so on to the real one now! The Engagement Ring will be in white gold with a yellow gold setting holding a Ruby. The Wedding Ring  will fit into the Engagement Ring. As white gold is grey in colour it...

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