You might have noticed that the silver market has been making news lately. If you’ve been following the industry or other silversmiths/goldsmiths, you’ve possibly seen the numbers: Silver has increased significantly over the last year and it’s unfortunately here to stay. WHY IS THIS HAPPENING? It’s easy to think of silver as just the metal that jewellery is made of, but silver is no longer just for jewellery. It has become a vital material for the modern world. It’s become im

As another busy winter market season comes to a close and the quiet of January sets in, I’ve found myself reflecting on just how far I’ve come over the last 18 months. Markets have been a key source of income for me over this time and I've seen real growth in sales and engagement over the year. When I set off doing markets it was a lot of trial and error and although there is a lot to celebrate  there are just as many things I’d do differently if I could start over.  I still

This month, I wanted to highlight my recent experience taking part in the BS5 Art Trail Open Studios weekend (September 5th and 6th)....

Lewisian Gneiss selection SOURCING STONES Well, what a trip! I had been dreaming of creating a Scottish stones jewellery collection for a...