Getting ready for Summer

Apr 25, 2014 | Blog

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

Apr 13, 2014 | Blog

Jewellery Leisure Classes

Brand New at Helen Swan Designer Jewellery

Mar 21, 2014 | Blog

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

Mar 20, 2014 | Blog

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

Mar 11, 2014 | Blog, Publications

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

Feb 5, 2014 | Blog

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

Jan 31, 2014 | Blog

 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?

Jan 23, 2014 | Blog

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!!

Jan 21, 2014 | Blog

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

Jan 6, 2014 | Blog

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...