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...