METAL FACTS: Facts about Metal
Love Gold and Silver jewellery, then did you know that….. Gold is one of the most popular jewellery raw materials because of its shine, longevity and softness. Silver was used as a jewellery material for over 6 thousand years. Did you know that gold in...
THINKING OF BUYING A DIAMOND?
Wait! What you should know before buying a diamond . GIA and IGI are two of the most respected diamond grading labs in the world. They grade diamonds so you know exactly what your buying. These diamonds are certificated If the diamond you are buying has no...
DIAMOND FACTS dispel some old myths and create some new
DIAMOND FACTS Are you thinking of getting Married or are you just in love with Diamond Jewellery? Some Diamond facts that dispel some old myths and create some new Did you know that even though a Diamond is known to be the hardest material mineral known to man, if you...
Getting ready for Summer
Getting ready for Summer This is another elegant and creative design from my versatile Three-in-One designer earring range. Three different options from one design. The Aluminium is dyed by Helen so the variety of colour is unlimited. The earrings displayed are in ...Jewellery Leisure Classes
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Brand New at Helen Swan Designer Jewellery
Constellation Silver Necklace and Earrings New jewellery for Mother’s Day by Scottish jewellery designer Helen Swan in Glasgow. Helen Swan Collections It’s a day when we show our mums how much we really appreciate them. Rather than the last minute chocolates or...
Emerald Ball Charity Event
The Emerald Ball Charity Event tomorrow Friday 21st. March 2014 I’m looking forward to meeting the person who wins my raffle donation of a fifty pound jewellery voucher at tomorrow evenings Emerald Ball The voucher can be exchanged for a piece of jewellery from...
Metal Patination Techniques
Metal Patination Techniques by Matthew Runfola. A lovely surprise awaited me when I returned from my recent holiday. There, on the table, lay my first venture into the printed world of publishing. It was a real thrill to find 3 pieces of my Anodised Aluminium...
Leisure Class 2: Texture
LEISURE CLASS WEEK 2 Today we looked at ways of adding texture to the surface of metal . This adds contrast with textured and shiny metal but also emphasises particular areas of interest There are many ways to create texture and this lesson, in particular, we...
Leisure Classes
2014. It’s the start of a New Year and A new era for me. My Leisure Classes started this week with my six week beginners session. It was a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon for all involved and I really loved being back in front of a class again. Using the...
Valentines Day. Do you know your diamonds?
Valentines Day! A time for love and surprises, but ….do you know your diamonds Diamonds tend to be the traditional engagement ring choice, because they are enduring, and match everything. Diamonds are the hardest material that’s why it’s suitable as a...
Valentines Day – Just be glad of present day celebrations!!
Valentines Day – Just be glad present day celebrations are a lot simpler!! VALENTINE YES – It’s a lot easier to give a token of love now. Browse my Love Letters collection of necklaces say it with a KISS
What Jewellers don’t tell you
GETTING MARRIED? Want to buy a Designer Engagement on Wedding Ring? Designer White Gold rings versus Designer Platinum rings- confused? Are you are trying to decide on a Designer Engagement and Wedding Ring, then the following article may be helpful to you The fact of...
Seasons Greetings and New Year Celebrations for 2014
New Year Celebrations for 2014. The year of Scottish Home Coming and the Commonwealth Games. I may be a bit late with my Xmas Wishes but let me be one of the first to wish you all a happy prosperous and successful 2014. Happy New Year when it arrives....
Winter Season
The winter season is such a busy time for a Jeweller, it all starts in September and as such my Blog has been neglected. As you may know this year I had a recent career change when I ended my 31 year Jewellery Design and Manufacture teaching position and became a...
Hidden Gems Jewellery Exhibition
Angela from Angel -maker dropped in to my studio today to prepare for the next Hidden Gem Jewellery Exhibition on 1st December. You can see Angela’s work and mine at the exhibition which is held each month in the Landsdowne Bar and Grill in Glasgow’s...
Designer Silver and Gold bangle donated to The Carers Trust Charity Auction
I donated one of my designer silver and gold bead, leaf shaped bangles and a pair of silver earrings to the Carer’s Trust Charity Auction on Sunday 17th November in Glasgow, Scotland. I hope it went well and helped raised funds for this well deserved charity....
New Venue for Scottish Jewellery Designer Helen Swan
Contemporary Mixed Material Brooch with Anodised Aluminium by Scottish jewellery designer Helen Swan. Just Dropped of a range of my Designer Anodised Aluminium Jewellery at Neo Design, a lovely contemporary designer jewellery shop in Dundee. Just in time for...
Prince Georges Christening
Christening Contemporary silver designer kilt pin designed and made by Helen Swan a Glasgow jewellery designer whose studio is in Glasgow’s Westend Hearing of Prince Georges christening today brought to mind the time when I was phoned at 10am on Boxing Day by a...