Journal
Notes from the bench — process, new pieces, occasional opinions.
UK Silver Hallmarks Explained: How to Read the Marks on Your Jewellery
A hallmark is an independent guarantee of what your silver is made of. Here is what each mark...
Fidget Rings for Anxiety: Do They Actually Help?
Fidget rings give restless hands something quiet to do. I make three of them. Here is what they...
Are Sterling Silver Earrings Hypoallergenic? An Honest Answer for Sensitive Ears
Sore, itchy ears after wearing earrings are usually a reaction to nickel or to plating wearing through. Here...
Silver Gift Ideas: How to Pick Jewellery They'll Actually Wear
How to choose silver jewellery as a gift that doesn't end up in a drawer. A maker's honest...
What Is Recycled Silver, Really?
What does "recycled silver" actually mean — and is it as good as new? A Nottingham silversmith on...
How to Clean Tarnished Sterling Silver (Without Wrecking It)
Tarnished silver isn't ruined — it's reversible. A maker's gentle guide to cleaning sterling silver at home with...
What Does 925 Mean on Silver? Sterling Silver Explained
That little 925 stamp on your silver? It means 92.5% pure. Here's what sterling silver really is, why...
How to Measure Your Ring Size at Home (UK Sizes)
A simple, no-stress guide to measuring your ring size at home in UK sizes — string, a ring...