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.

What Is Ethical Jewellery?
How to Spot Real Ethical Jewellery and Avoid Greenwashing “Ethical” is thrown around like confetti, but most jewellery brands aren’t being honest. Real ethical jewellery is traceable, responsibly made, and... READ MORE →
How to Use a Charm Clip: Customisable Jewellery Made Easy
Customisable jewellery can feel like a luxury… or a real headache. Permanent soldering. One-look-only chains. Decisions that feel uncomfortably permanent. It’s like being trapped in a jewellery version of The... READ MORE →
Affordable Gold Alternatives: Everyday Jewellery That Lasts
Gold is great. Everyone agrees. It’s shiny, it doesn’t turn your fingers green, and it has been prized since humans decided rocks should mean something. The problem is solid gold... READ MORE →
Why Solid Gold Isn’t Always the Best for Everyday Jewellery
Solid gold jewellery is luxurious but not always practical for daily wear. Discover why solid gold isn’t always the best choice and explore affordable alternatives like gold-filled and gold vermeil... READ MORE →
Valentine’s Day Jewellery Gift Guide: Gifts That Last Longer Than Flowers
Valentine’s Day loves a big gesture. Unfortunately, it also loves things that don't last. Stuffed teddies with the emotional depth of a paperweight. Helium balloons already losing the will to... READ MORE →
Jewellery Trends 2026: What’s Worth Wearing (and What Isn’t)
Every year, the fashion industry releases a new set of jewellery “rules.” And every year, we happily ignore them. Because style isn’t about following someone else’s checklist, it’s about wearing... READ MORE →
Why Jewellery Is So Damn Expensive Right Now?
Gold and silver are having a moment and not the fun, trend-led kind. The nerve‑wracking, global‑economy-is-feeling-wobbly kind. If your jewellery have been feeling more expensive lately, you’re not imagining it.... READ MORE →
Meaningful Personalised Jewellery Gifts (Without the Clichés)
Personalised jewellery has a reputation. Monogram necklaces. Heart-shaped lockets. Cheesy engravings that everyone secretly finds a bit much. Predictable, overdone, and painfully generic—these clichés rarely get worn. Modern personalised pieces... READ MORE →
Last-Minute Ethical Jewellery Gifts That Arrive Before Christmas
Christmas panic is real. The list is long, the calendar is short, and the shops are full. But last-minute doesn’t have to mean thoughtless. The solution? Gifts that feel considered,... READ MORE →
The Best Sustainable Jewellery Gifts To Give This Christmas (Handmade in the UK)
Christmas gifting has the habit of tipping from calm to chaos in the blink of an eye. One moment everything’s under control; the next, there’s a half-wrapped candle, three missing... READ MORE →
Birmingham Independent Gift Guide: Best Jewellery Quarter Finds
The last-minute gift scramble always starts the same way. A Secret Santa deadline creeping closer. A partner who already owns everything. A family member insisting they “don’t need anything” (but... READ MORE →
Ordinary Gifts Just Won’t Cut It: Ethical, Handmade Jewellery Will
Every year, the same scene unfolds: someone unwraps a novelty candle shaped like a reindeer and nods politely, another pretends to love a box of fancy bath stuff they’ll never... READ MORE →
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 →
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
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 →
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 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
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)
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 →
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 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
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 →
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
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 →
Peridot: August Birthstone
August babies, meet your new ride-or-die. Peridot is basically summer on speed dial—bottled sunshine with a citrus-green kick. Known as the “gem of the sun,” it’s the stone that brightens... READ MORE →
Ruby: July's Birthstone
When it comes to birthstones, July drew the short straw on subtlety. No pale pastels. No subtle sparkle. July It went full-on drama—and we're not mad about it. Blazing red... READ MORE →
We’re the Best Minimalist Jewellery Brand 2025! Here’s Why It Matters
Minimal, sustainable, and now officially the best. Big news: Oh My Clumsy Heart has just been named Best Minimalist Jewellery Brand 2025 in the Midlands Enterprise Awards. We’re trying to... READ MORE →
Moonstone: June's Birthstone
If you were born in June, congratulations—you've landed one of the most magical birthstones out there. Moonstone is like wearing a whisper from the cosmos, all soft shimmer and subtle... READ MORE →
From Desk to Drinks: Day-to-Night Jewellery Swaps
Nine-to-five uniform? Handled. After-hours plans? Sorted. The problem? No time to run home, no patience for a full outfit change, and absolutely zero desire to lug around a second wardrobe.... READ MORE →
How to Create Your Signature Style with Capsule Jewellery
No judgment—but be honest: has your jewellery collection descended into chaos? It always starts innocently with a necklace here, a few cute earrings there, maybe a ring (or five) that... READ MORE →
How to Mix and Match Jewellery
Jewellery is meant to be fun. But sometimes, when you're staring at your collection, wondering how to make it all work without looking like you’ve piled everything on at once,... READ MORE →
How to Build a Jewellery Collection on a Budget
So, you've decided to build a capsule jewellery collection. Excellent. Say goodbye to last-minute meltdowns and mismatched accessories. You'll end up with a small collection of versatile jewellery pieces that... READ MORE →
Building a Jewellery Capsule That Reflects Your Values
There’s something deeply satisfying about having a capsule wardrobe. Everything fits. Everything matches. Everything makes sense. Imagine your dream jewellery box after a deep cleanse and a life-changing TED Talk.... READ MORE →
The Best Timeless Jewellery for a Capsule Wardrobe
Most jewellery trends vanish quicker than a pop-up ad. One minute, everyone’s wearing oversized acrylic name necklaces, and the next, they’re buried in a drawer next to that tangled gold-plated... READ MORE →
The Benefits of a Jewellery Capsule Wardrobe
If your jewellery collection is a chaotic mix of impulse buys, hand-me-downs from exes, pieces you swore you’d wear (but never did), and that one thing a well-meaning friend insisted... READ MORE →
How to Incorporate Trends Into a Jewellery Capsule Wardrobe
No matter how committed we are to a capsule wardrobe, trends still have a way of influencing our style (and our shopping habits). One minute you’re perfectly content with your... READ MORE →
How to Choose Sustainable Jewellery for Your Capsule Wardrobe
Building a capsule wardrobe isn’t just about finding clothes that fit and make you feel amazing—it’s about choosing jewellery that gives your look that final chef’s kiss without adding any... READ MORE →
Emerald: May's Birthstone
If you were lucky enough to be born in May, you scored one of the most glamorous birthstones going. Emeralds aren’t just fancy, they’re the jewellery equivalent of turning up... READ MORE →
What Ethical Jewellery Actually Means
You’ve seen the buzzwords. They’re everywhere: Ethical. Sustainable. Responsibly sourced. They sound great. Like the jewellery version of a green smoothie. Fresh, clean, wholesome, and really good for you. Who... READ MORE →
Fashion Revolution Week: 5 Tips for a More Sustainable Wardrobe
It’s Fashion Revolution Week, and if that overstuffed wardrobe full of impulse buys is starting to whisper “what were you thinking??” every time you open it, it might be time... READ MORE →
Who Made My Jewellery?
Every April, Fashion Revolution Week challenges us to ask the all-important question: "Who made my clothes?" But it's not just your clothes that deserve a little scrutiny. What about your... READ MORE →
How a Jewellery Capsule Wardrobe Supports Sustainable Fashion
Most of us have a tangled mess of forgotten jewellery lurking in a drawer somewhere. That pile of cheap, tarnished rings and broken chains isn't just annoying, it’s wasteful. The... READ MORE →
The 5-4-3-2-1 Jewellery Capsule Formula
Ever looked at your jewellery box and wondered if it’s secretly a black hole for tangled chains and forgotten earrings? A jewellery capsule wardrobe is the answer. Think of it... READ MORE →
How to Build a Jewellery Capsule Wardrobe
Capsule wardrobes get all the hype for making getting dressed easy, but what about jewellery? If you’ve ever spent more time detangling necklaces than actually wearing them, you already know... READ MORE →
Why You Need a Jewellery Capsule Wardrobe
Imagine this: you’re getting ready, reaching for your jewellery, and instead of digging through a tangled mess of costume jewellery, impulse buys, and outdated trends, you have a beautifully curated... READ MORE →
What Is a Jewellery Capsule Wardrobe?
Brace yourself: we're about to talk about minimalism. But before you start imagining beige outfits and a completely empty wardrobe, let’s set the record straight. This isn’t about tossing everything... READ MORE →
Birth Month Flowers and Their Meanings
Forget Mercury in retrograde, what does your flower say about you? Are you a delicate violet? A dramatic chrysanthemum? A marigold menace? We’re talking about birth month flowers—those charming little... READ MORE →
Eco-Friendly Jewellery For Earth Day: Essentials for Every Wardrobe
Earth Day isn’t just about sharing pics of your perfectly organised recycling bin or posting about how much you love your reusable coffee cup (we get it, you’re eco-friendly). But... READ MORE →
Transitioning Your Jewellery from Winter to Spring
Your wardrobe isn’t the only thing due for a spring refresh, your jewellery box could use a little shake-up too. With those chunky winter layers out of the picture, your... READ MORE →
Diamond: April's Birthstone
Congratulations, April babies! You’ve officially won the birthstone lottery. While the rest of us have to make do with semi-precious stones, you get the ultimate gem: the diamond. Try not... READ MORE →