Catchy Keshi
Pearls are my go-to accessory nowadays. They are so easy to dress up or dress down with - as long as you have the right design. One pearl...
Joanne L
- Sep 5
- 1 min
Why is the Tennis Bracelet called a "tennis bracelet"?
Every wondered by the tennis bracelet is called the “Tennis Bracelet”? Well, at the 1987 U.S. Open, tennis star Chris Evert was playing a...
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Joanne L
- Apr 6
- 2 min
Band style - what's that?
One of the important considerations when I design a ring for a client is to discuss the band type to have as part of the ring. This is...
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Joanne L
- Feb 12
- 2 min
Metal Choices
I’m often asked by my clients what the trends for jewellery are and what kind of metals they should choose. Hence, I decided to share my...
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Joanne L
- Feb 12
- 1 min
Pantone Colour of the Year 2019 and gemstone options
Every year, the Pantone Color Institute announces a new Colour of the Year. In 2018, it was Ultra Violet, a provocative shade of purple....
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Joanne L
- Apr 24, 2020
- 1 min
Wedding Rings - the Rings of Love
The wedding ring – traditionally and even in modern times – is a symbol of love and fidelity. It is believed that the practice of wearing...
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Joanne L
- Jan 12, 2020
- 3 min
Wondering which gemstone setting style is best for your jewellery? Fret not - we have answers!
Find out which gemstone setting style is best for your gemstone and jewellery and how a consultation with jeweller Joanne L works
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Joanne L
- Sep 12, 2019
- 2 min
Sapphires ! The birthstone of September
Sapphires ! The royal and romantic gemstone which is the birthstone of September. Find out more about what makes sapphires so sought after.
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Joanne L
- May 17, 2019
- 1 min
Emeralds ! The birthstone of May
Emerald is the birthstone of May. Together with the gemstones sapphire and ruby, it is one of the Big 3 after the diamond.
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Joanne L
- Nov 8, 2018
- 1 min
True Treasures
Not many people have the opportunity to touch, feel and create diamond and precious gemstone encrusted jewellery everyday - so I count...
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Joanne L
- Nov 1, 2018
- 1 min
November Birthstone !
The birthstones for November are Citrine and Topaz. They are fairly abundant and easily available in large sizes. Citrine is the golden...
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Joanne L
- Oct 18, 2018
- 1 min
Behind the Scenes - Running a Jewellery Business
Whenever I tell people that I am a jeweller or a jewellery designer who customises fine jewellery and sells gemstones, the first reaction...
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Joanne L
- Oct 7, 2018
- 4 min
What's your Birthstone?
JANUARY - GARNET If you, like me, are lucky to be born in January, then Garnet is our birthstone. This beautiful stone can be found in a...
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Joanne L
- Feb 3, 2018
- 1 min
Amethyst - Birthstone of February
Happy February everyone! The birthstone of February is the super popular Amethyst, which is a purple coloured quartz. It can be found in...
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