The Basic Elements collection is essentially a revamp of some previous designs, creating a range that is versatile, simple in design and a pleasure to wear. Jewellery is an expression of ourselves and I personally enjoy wearing many simple pieces to create a layering effect. The Design Process Designing any new collection is fun and […]
Hello, it’s Julie here. I’ve taken over Clare’s blog this week as she prepares for some incredible changes happening with her business this year. Not only is Clare planning a relaunch of the New Beginnings collection, there is also a new direction for the business, her family is expanding and then there’s a relocation midyear. […]
I recently attended a ‘Meet the Maker’ night at a shop that stocks my jewellery, Not Quite Square in Port Macquarie, NSW, and as one of the ‘makers’ I was required to get up and speak about my journey to becoming a jeweller and the inspiration and thought process behind my collections. A lovely evening ensued, and […]
Sandy and Craig came to me in June 2015, to ask if I would teach them to make their wedding rings for each other. I said yes, in a cold-induced brain haze (as I was ill and not thinking straight). And even though I had pushed myself into the deep end, having not run a […]
I just got back from an exploratory trip to Bali. An exploratory trip into the world of jewellery. I spent a couple of days looking through the boutiques in Seminyak and was delighted at what I found. Original designs, designed by the jeweller and created by the local artisans. The pieces were fresh and lively and […]