From the Jeweller’s Bench

Welcome to the bench. This is where we spill the (ethically-sourced) tea on all things jewellery-related. Pull up a stool.
Black Friday Shopping Tips
How to Shop Sustainably This Black Friday (And Find Handmade Gifts)
Black Friday used to be fun. Now it’s inbox mayhem, countdown timers, and “limited-time offers” that somehow last a week. Everywhere you look, it’s buy-now-think-later and before you know it,... READ MORE →
Sustainable Black Friday
Why We Don't Do Black Friday Sales
Black Friday is just around the corner, swiftly followed by Cyber Monday only three days later. This is the time of year when inboxes overflow with limited-time offers from brands... READ MORE →
Why Recycled Jewellery Makes The Perfect Gift
Why Recycled Jewellery Makes The Perfect Gift
Sustainable gifts have a bit of a reputation, don’t they? Reusable mugs, metal straws, bamboo toothbrushes. They’re thoughtful, practical, and unquestionably useful. But they're also incredibly boring. There’s zero joy... READ MORE →
Handmade Gifts
Jewellery Worth Unwrapping: Handmade Gifts That Don’t Disappoint
Every year, someone unwraps a novelty mug and pretends to love it. Someone else forces a smile over a glittery scarf they’ll never wear. But then there’s that person—the one... READ MORE →
Independent Handmade Jewellery Birmingham UK
Independent by Design: Handmade Jewellery from Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter
In Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, where over 200 years of creativity, craft, and industrial grit collide, our studio sits somewhere in the middle—doing things a little differently (and having a lot... READ MORE →
Jewellery Gifts for the Impossible-to-Buy-For
Jewellery Gifts for the Impossible-to-Buy-For
We all have that person on our list. The one we dread having to buy for. They sigh at socks, have Opinions about candles, and seem to own everything already.... READ MORE →
Minimalist Jewellery That Works Hard (Without Trying Too Much)
Minimalist Jewellery That Works Hard (Without Trying Too Much)
The holidays are coming. Parties, dinners, awkward Zoom calls with extended family—it’s enough to make anyone’s head spin. The last thing anyone wants is jewellery that’s trying way too hard... READ MORE →
Affordable Jewellery Gifts
The Under £50 Edit: Handmade Jewellery That Won’t Break the Bank
Gift shopping can feel like a high-stakes game. You want something thoughtful, something that lasts, something that doesn’t make it obvious you grabbed it in a five-minute panic at the... READ MORE →
Everyday Ethical Jewellery
Everyday Ethical Jewellery That's Affordable and Made To Last
Most jewellery bought in December doesn’t even make it to Valentine’s Day. We’ve all been there: earrings bought on a whim, worn twice, and suddenly they’ve tarnished, snapped, or turned... READ MORE →
How to Build a Jewellery Capsule Wardrobe Before the Holidays
How to Build a Jewellery Capsule Wardrobe Before the Holidays
The holidays have a habit of sneaking up. One minute it’s pumpkin spice everything, the next it’s prosecco and party invites. Outfit panic? Already looming. Solution? Your jewellery capsule. With... READ MORE →
Autumn Jewellery Essentials
Everyday Jewellery to Wear All Autumn
Autumn’s arrived, which means it’s time for the great wardrobe shuffle. Summer dresses and swimsuits get shoved to the back of the wardrobe, while cosy knits and coats elbow their... READ MORE →
Autumn 2025 Jewellery Trends
Autumn 2025 Jewellery Trends
Knitwear season is (almost) here. The air’s cooler, the day’s are shorter, and suddenly everyone’s dressing like the main character in a cosy rom-com. The clothes? Sorted. But jewellery? That’s... READ MORE →