From the Jeweller’s Bench

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Affordable Gold Alternatives: Everyday Jewellery That Lasts
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 →
Affordable Alternatives to Solid Gold
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 →
Why Jewellery Is So Damn Expensive Right Now?
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 →
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 →
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 →
Best Minimalist Jewellery Brand 2025
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 →
Building a Jewellery Capsule That Reflects Your Values
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 →
Ethical Jewellery and Greenwashing
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 →
5 Tips for a More Sustainable Wardrobe
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?
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
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 →
Slow Jewellery
Fast Fashion vs. Slow Jewellery: What You Need to Know
Fast fashion has a reputation—and not a good one. We’re talking cheap, trend-chasing clothes that fall apart after just a few washes. Most of us are well aware of the... READ MORE →
Jewellery Capsule Wardrobe 2025
How to Curate a Sustainable Jewellery Collection in 2025
If your jewellery box feels more like a tangle of tarnished regrets, it’s time to take a closer look at what you’re buying. Costume jewellery from fast fashion brands isn’t designed... READ MORE →
Gold-Filled Jewellery
What Is Gold-Filled Jewellery?
If you've been browsing our jewellery collection and come across the term gold-fill, you might be wondering what that actually means. It's easy to get it mixed up with gold-plating,... READ MORE →
How to Shop Sustainably
How to Shop More Sustainably in 2025: 5 Simple Ways to Make Ethical Choices
It's 2025, and by now, we all know how important it is to shop ethically—but how do you actually put that into practice? With so many options out there, it... READ MORE →
Jewellery Greenwashing
How to Spot Fake ‘Sustainable’ Jewellery: Avoiding Greenwashing in 2025
As more of us become aware of the throwaway culture of fast fashion and all the waste that comes with it, brands are starting to pay attention. But not all... READ MORE →
Why Sustainable Jewellery Makes the Perfect Christmas Gift
Why Sustainable Jewellery Makes the Perfect Christmas Gift
The Christmas countdown is officially on, and if you're on the hunt for the perfect gift, sustainable jewellery should be at the top of your list! Why settle for mass-produced,... READ MORE →
Sustainable Jewellery
What to Consider When Buying Sustainable Jewellery
As we become aware of the damage fast fashion causes and more mindful of our environmental impact, the way we shop for jewellery is changing. More of us are looking... READ MORE →
Save the Dates: Handmade Market Events
Why Shopping Small Is So Important This Holiday Season
Shopping small is important all year but buying handmade girls can make the holiday season feel extra special. Not only are handmade markets the best place to buy meaningful gifts,... READ MORE →
What Is Enamel Jewellery — And Is It Eco-Friendly?
What Is Enamel Jewellery — And Is It Eco-Friendly?
Say goodbye to minimalist jewellery (for now), and say hello to eye-popping enamel pieces. It's time to embrace fun jewellery that adds a playful twist to your everyday wardrobe. If... READ MORE →
How to Beat Fast Fashion
How to Beat Fast Fashion with a Jewellery Capsule
Fast fashion is a huge problem that has significant negative impacts on both people and the planet. Not only does the fast fashion industry exploit garment workers and cause immense... READ MORE →
Earth Friendly Jewellery
How do you make Earth friendly jewellery?
When it comes to buying jewellery, making an eco-friendly choice is a great way to reduce the environmental impact of your wardrobe while supporting sustainable practices in the jewellery industry.... READ MORE →
What is Sustainable Jewellery?
What is Sustainable Jewellery?
The jewellery industry is rife with confusing language. From greenwashed sustainability policies to misleading terminology, it can be difficult to know whether the jewellery you're buying really is eco-friendly. This... READ MORE →
What is Fast Fashion Jewellery?
What is Fast Fashion Jewellery?
Fast fashion is hard to avoid. From the TikTok Shein hauls and 100% off sales, to the countless scandals and expose documentaries. In some form or another, we've all experienced... READ MORE →
What Happens To Jewellery Returns?
What Happens To Jewellery Returns?
We've all experienced buying something online that wasn't quite right. Maybe it doesn't look the same in-person or doesn't fit how it's supposed to. Whatever the reason, the decision to... READ MORE →
Reasons to Buy Sustainable Jewellery
Reasons to Buy Sustainable Jewellery
There are many ways you can live a more sustainable lifestyle. From where you shop to what you wear, there's always an eco-friendly choice to make. It makes sense to... READ MORE →
Supporting Small Businesses on Small Business Saturday
How to Support Small Businesses on Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday is a yearly event that takes place in between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and was created to help small businesses participate in the holiday shopping season.... READ MORE →
A Guide to Eco-Friendly Gift Giving
A Guide to Eco-Friendly Gift Giving
The holiday season can be as overwhelming as it is stressful. If you want to make things simpler, easier, and greener, one of the ways you can do that is... READ MORE →
Sustainable Jewellery: What is 'Vegan-Friendly' jewellery?
What is Vegan-Friendly jewellery?
If you want to avoid animal cruelty when purchasing jewellery, you'll need to take a closer look at not only what the jewellery is made from but how it was... READ MORE →
What is 'Reycled Gold'?
What is Recycled Gold?
With an increasing focus on sustainability, brands are making all sorts of claims about their products to make them appear a more eco-friendly choice. It's happening in the jewellery industry... READ MORE →
Tips for supporting small businesses
How to Support Small Businesses
There's a lot of power in where we choose to spend our money. One small purchase can make a big difference. When you buy from an independent business, you're buying... READ MORE →
Zero Markups Jewellery
What's "Zero Markups"?
“Zero markups” has become a popular buzzword, but what does it mean and why does it matter? A markup is the ratio between the cost of goods or services and... READ MORE →