Spring has sprung!
I hope that you have been enjoying these last few beautiful sunny days wherever you are. On my daily walks it has been wonderful to see the Daffodil and Crocus peeping through and displaying their bright colours.
This month we see;
8th – International Woman’s day
14th – Mothers Day UK
17th – St Patrick’s Day
20th – OFFICIAL START OF SPRING!
With all the positive news we are all hearing from the government about lockdown lifting, combined with brighter days, I hope you have a bit of spring in your step.
I wanted to say a huge thank you for your orders throughout February! It was even my pleasure to be able to hand deliver some of them, your support for local and handmade business blows me away!
It is usually a quieter month for me, where I put together my plans and development together for the year. So it was a real boost to be kept even busier!
If I have learnt ANYTHING from last year, it is that best laid plans and goals can soon be whipped out from under you and can be totally out of your control. It has certainly led to me being much more open and adaptable with my business and to certainly appreciate the little things and wins!
Mothers Day Gift Guide
Here are some sweet gift ideas to show your love and appreciation.
Or if you are a mother why not treat yourself!!
(this also includes being a mother to your dog or cat of course!)
Sterling Silver Heart stud earrings.
These are cut out precisely by hand and lovingly sanded and polished to give them a stunning shine.
Sterling Silver Berries earrings.
Hand forged and shaped into charming bell shapes, these earrings have beautiful movement and work well with everything!
Berries earrings £50How about something from the Gemstone collection? Add a bit of colour with Garnet, Topaz or Amethyst.
These minimalist necklaces are handmade from sterling silver and responsibly sourced gemstones, which can be worn everyday and dressed up for occasions.
Gemstone Collection.
Workshop news
On the workbench are some really exciting projects I am working on, but I still cannot share them with you until they are finished and have been gifted!
I am planning a complete overhaul of the workshop as it hasn’t really received any love or attention since moving in! I am lucky to have so much more space then my last studio, I really need to make the most of it.
In the works are;
-A proper office space
-Dedicated photography area. So I don’t have to put off taking pictures!
-Extending the workbench to include two seating areas.
This is something I am really excited about!
When more normality resumes I would love to offer up space and time to teaching and bringing in experience days to learn to make your own jewellery. And most exciting- a make your own wedding bands workshop! Lots to work on and to learn about, building cupboards and work spaces! Watch this space, I cannot wait to share it with you.
Thank you so much for reading and your continued support!
Hello and welcome to 2021!
Welcome back to the Park Road newsletter, I hope you are doing ok?
As you may have noticed, this is my first newsletter of the year, and it is in February! (Apologies for that!)
January felt like 10 years long, but also completely flew past me at the same time in the workshop! I feel incredibly lucky to have been kept really busy with enquires all throughout Jan, which is a month when I usually hibernate and attempt to recover from the madness of the festive gifting season. So this means I am still slightly out of sorts catching up with life!
Here are some of the projects I have been up to recently.
There have been lots of enquiries regarding the Bespoke Mountain Pendants that I specialise in, however they are all in progress, so I cannot show you just yet! I am excited to get stuck in making them, and passing them on to their forever homes.
You can learn more about them by visiting the link below.
Bespoke Mountain Pendant
‘Love the Mountains’ Stud earrings in solid 9ct yellow gold.
It is always a pleasure to work in yellow gold, so I was really excited when I received an order for these. Yellow gold feels beautiful to work with and is much more forgiving to polish then Sterling silver!
Love the Mountains Earrings
This was a wonderful bespoke project – to make a sterling silver bangle and ring that had the same width and profile, so they looked like a set when worn.
They finished at 4mm wide and have a smooth ‘Court’ shape profile which is rounded on the inside and outside. It feels beautiful to wear, and is really comfortable. This set is made to last and the owner will be able to enjoy wearing them for many years to come.
I always say ‘Simple is best‘ – simple designs always last the test of time.
Polished Oval Bangle
This special bespoke project is a Sterling Silver Lotus with a beautiful Garnet gemstone. It is completely handcrafted. Each petal segment is made in two halves and shaped with pliers until they look and fit just right. There are many hours of labour totalled up to make this, but I think it is truly worth it! A stunning one of a kind piece.
Bespoke Park Road Jewellery
Do you have a design you would like made into a piece of jewellery?
Whether it is a necklace, ring, or transforming heirloom jewellery into something new, get in touch today!
I will work through the entire design process with you including sketches and/or computer rendered images. Have your unused jewellery melted down and reformed into a fresh modern statement piece.
info@parkroadjewellery.com
I can’t have a February newsletter without mentioning… Valentines Day!
There are over 100 pieces of handcrafted precious jewellery available on my website to gift for Valentines Day, or why not gift yourself something?
Here is a small selection below;
I am so excited to grow and build my business throughout 2021, I will keep you up to date with all that is going on in the workshop!
Take care, and I hope you have a lovely February.
Good morning all, and welcome to the
November edition of the newsletter!
I am going to start by stating the obvious – I hope you are all ok?
Wherever in the world you are reading this and whatever ‘Tier’ of Lockdown you are in, I am still here for you!
Now Halloween has been enjoyed, I can officially start mentioning Christmas more right? I usually don’t talk about it much or put decorations up until after my birthday, which is mid November, but this year hasn’t exactly been usual has it!
I know that gifting this Christmas is going to be more of a challenge, so as a valued supporter of my business, I wanted to be able to help make life just a little easier. Here are my pledges to you this year;
As always, I am going to ensure I react quickly to online orders. Orders placed before 15:00 GMT will be dispatched the same business day, if the item is in stock.
There will be an updated ‘Delivery Times’ banner on the very top of my website, so you can see at all times, the expected delivery times, to your destination.
I will also be continuing to use Royal Mails secure ‘Tracked and Signed for’ service, so we can keep an eye on just where our parcels are!
I have some brand new luxury gift boxes for larger items such as necklaces and bangles.
They feature a gold satin handtied ribbon.
For smaller items such as earrings and little pendants, I have a more petite version of this box, still with its gorgeous gold branding.
To keep inline with my sustainable ethos- all packaging is sourced from recycled materials, and they can also be recycled again once you have finished with them.
To complete the gifting experience, this year I am providing a
luxury gift wrapping service!
This service consists of;
-A Park Road Jewellery branded gift box.
-Luxurious, heavyweight gold wrapping paper which can be recycled
-Hand tied with a satin ruby red ribbon
-The beautiful parcel will be finished off with a festive floral adornment.
-Your gift wrapped parcel will then be protected by tissue paper before being packaged up, ready for delivery. The parcel arrives ‘Gift ready’ so you can send directly to your giftee if needed.
This is a great option to save time, simply add your giftees address for the dispatch address at the checkout. You can always email me to check, as well!
If you have any specific requirements, please email info@parkroadjewellery.com
VIRTUAL VIEWINGS
My final offer is something I am really excited to provide, Virtual Viewings!
I know that buying online is not that same as being able to physically touch and hold the jewellery in person. To make the buying process that much nicer and more personal I am going to provide access via Zoom or Whatsapp services.
This will allow you to see how the jewellery looks when it is worn or handled, and you can also compare a few pieces at one time, whilst looking at them next to each other, to ensure you are happy with your chosen piece.
How do I arrange a virtual viewing?
I want this process to be as simple and enjoyable as possible. So all you will need to do, is to email me requesting a Virtual Viewing, then we can arrange a time and date to suit you.
I will email you a link to our arranged meeting time, then I can introduce you to the pieces of jewellery you would like to see.
Once you have decided, all you need to do then is to purchase the items you liked through the website as normal!
What do you think?
Thank you so much for reading this November issue of the newsletter,
I hope you have enjoyed it!
Take care, and I hope that i can get to see you after lockdown, or virtually during it!
Warmest wishes,
Good afternoon all and welcome to the
October edition of the Spotlight!
I hope you are doing well and enjoying the arrival of Autumn.
This past month, well actually few months, have been just chaotic in the Park Road Jewellery camp. We have been trying to sell our house in the midst of the covid chaos, which has meant keeping it in showroom levels of cleanliness and doing virtual and socially distanced in person viewings my self!
So I apologise as this edition will be slightly brief!
The great news is – We have now moved in! As of Monday evening Park Road Jewellery has now relocated. I am now based in a larger and most importantly, an inside studio space, rather than the outside workshop I have been used to over the last few years.
I am so excited to see the business expand and what the future may bring.
In amongst the craziness of the the last few months, we completely forgot to celebrate Park Road Jewellery’s Birthday!
I cannot believe another year has passed since that first night I stepped into my freshly kitted out workshop. I sat down and created my first ever necklace for the ‘Peak Jewellery’ range and it has completely changed my life.
We have now celebrated our 4th year trading, creating jewellery full time as a one woman business and the end of the year will be our 5th Christmas!
A new workshop is quite the present, I cannot quite take it all in yet! I will be spending this week sorting and organising and im trying to be strict and want to be back at the bench for Monday morning!
I will post photos as soon as i am set up and back working again!
Brand New!
I have finally managed to get some nice images of the finished gemstone pieces from last months Jewellery Spotlight. All items are now uploaded to the website and available to purchase. They are all completely one of a kind pieces and totally handmade with love.
I hope you like them!
Peridot Oak Multi strand Necklace
This multi strand necklace is really versatile to wear and is very tactile. The layers add a really eye catching design, completed by three beautiful graduated peridot gemstones.
Tanzanite Cascade Earrings
The Tanzanite Cascade Earrings are comprised of six stunning marquise shaped Tanzanite gemstones. The gemstones have been lovingly handset into luxurious sterling silver ‘rub over’ style settings. The clean lines and minimalist design gives the piece a modern look, a compliment to a casual or formal outfit.
Thank you so much for reading and your continued support of my handmade business!
Once we are settled in I promise there will be more content and more jewellery!
Take care
Hello everyone & welcome to the
September Spotlight.
September has somehow arrived already! The leaves are starting to gain the gorgeous autumnal colours and the sun is gracing us with some low golden evening light. Although I am sad to loose that wonderful 28° weather, feeling the start of Autumn is just as exciting.
I hope you enjoy reading this months news.
FROM THE WORKSHOP
This last month has been great in the workshop. It has given me a chance to experiment with some different designs and one off pieces for my collection. I have wanted to let my imagination run wild by adding some colour to my collection.
In particular I have been using some large juicy Tanzanite stones and a sprinkling of lime green Peridot. I haven’t had the chance to take some professional photographs of them yet, but have a VIP sneak peak at some workbench, in progress shots below!
Peridot Leaf set
Above are a Peridot and Oak leaf Pendant and Earring set, prior to being finished.
I wanted to combine the flashy lime colour of Peridot with the subtle surface texture to create a modern, yet natural look.
To give the pendant a little something extra special, I handcrafted an intricate fluted V shape bail. The bail is the part that attaches the pendant onto the chain. I could have used a simple plain loop, but I wanted to go the extra mile and add more detail.
The earrings will be available as hook or drop stud fittings.
Multi Stand Oak Leaf Necklace
This wonderfully scruffy image shows how I plan my pieces out using graph paper to ensure accuracy and precision.
Now finished, this is another piece to go in the Oak Leaf collection.
I have designed this as a multi-strand necklace, using the curb chain displayed. The top strand holds one leaf and the bottom strand holds two leaves and three gemstones.
Finished with three Brilliant cut, graduated Peridot stones, which gives the necklace a bit of colour and extra sparkle. I cannot wait to photograph this piece properly!
I would love to know what you think of these new colourful pieces!
What else would you like to see added to the collection?
Why not let me know via email or Social media.
Time to sparkle!
Is your jewellery in the need of a polish or a refurb? Jewellery that gets worn everyday understandably picks up knocks and scratches, and pieces that have lived in a jewellery box for a few months may have a surface tarnish on them.
I recommend treating them to a professional clean and polish to get them looking good as new again.
Here at Park Road Jewellery, I have all the tools and knowledge to get your precious items of jewellery sparkling again.
Thank you once again for reading this issue of The Jewellery Spotlight.
If you have any comments or questions I would love to hear from you. Feel free to email me at info@parkroadjewellery.com or follow me on social media.
Hi Everyone!
Can you believe it is the August edition of the spotlight?
How is it August already?
A warm welcome to all new followers that have recently started reading and to my continued readers.
As life is returning to some sense of normality, I hope that you have managed to get out and about more.
I am excited to show you what I have been busy with throughout July.
Enjoy reading news from the Park Road Jewellery workshop.
What are your thoughts on Rose gold?
The simple ‘Dish’ earrings above are a firm favourite from the Park Road workshop. They work with any outfit and give that lovely little reflective flash when the light catches them.
I recently made a pair in solid 9ct Rose Gold, and i just love them!
They measure 8mm across and would retail at approximately £125. Smaller or larger sizes could be available.
I would love to know what you think of adding them to my webstore!
Let me know in the comments on Facebook or Instagram.
Thank you!
The first bespoke project I want to share with you is actually a group of three pendants.
I was approached by a friend that had spent time travelling across Australia and she had purchased three beautiful Opals. She wanted to create some really special pieces that reflected their natural beauty and her time in Australia.
The first two stones are ‘Boulder Opals,’ these are cut with the opal still inside Iron stone of which it is mined from. It gives them a really natural, chunky feel.
When discussing designs, she really liked the look created by the technique of ‘wire wrapping.’ This is where wire is intricately woven around the stone to create patterns and shape, whilst also constructing the pendant shape and bail.
I had never tried this technique before, so I relished the challenge of something new and unusual to me. I also was listening to the first Lord of the Rings audio book whilst designing and making these pendants for inspiration as they are her favourite.
She was so happy with the natural, yet complex final look of the pieces, mixed with a bit of Elf magic from Lord of the rings! What do you think?
Would you like a Bespoke piece made?
From a £40 pair of Sterling Silver earrings to a Diamond Platinum Engagement ring, I can help create your dream piece of jewellery or gift to a friend.
Contact me today to discuss your ideas.
Thank you so much for reading the August edition, I hope you have enjoyed it.
I really appreciate your continued support to keep my handmade business busy!
