So I was sat chatting to my partner's cousin and fiancee recently (confusing I know), and we were having a chat about my jewellery and where it all comes from. In China, where they both live, people are fascinated about our heritage, architecture and culture in the UK. It was during this conversation that I realised how little I explain about the beads I use and their history, something that is so integral but I take for granted. Each piece of jewellery does have a unique story to tell, just as I say on the homepage, but the descriptions don't always cover this, purely from a product facing perspective. So "One Jewellery Wednesday" is set to change all that. It's Jackanory for my Handmade Jewellery!
For anyone reading this who is a designer or crafter, you will know you have to utilise the most bizarre places to find what you're looking for, and really think beyond the High Street and eBay. It's a bit like the Lions egg advert, being able to make 'something out of nothing' IS a skill. I can't say that pearls and stones are quite nothing to me, my eyes widen at the thought of them (and for those of you who have met me, my eyes are already big enough!), but combining these together is not always easy.
If you're reading this and you're not a creative person, you will I'm sure have skills in areas I could only dream of, but can hopefully still relate to what I'm saying. You probably appreciate a handmade item even if you don't make it, and for me, that is such an integral part of what I do, because without you, I would not make a living.
Each week I will ask my twitter followers, facebook fans and blog readers to suggest a piece of jewellery from the site you'd like to know the history to, for sale or sold. And I will write about where the beads came from, what kind of beads they are, and how I came to design the piece and give it it's name. Each piece to me (though this may sound melodramatic) is a legacy in itself, and a personal journey has taken place in order to get to that product. When I sell a piece of jewellery, I am, in effect, giving that legacy and journey to the buyer for free without them knowing. My heart and soul goes into what I do and therefore I am always travelling with each item I sell...
To find out the story behind your favourite piece of jewellery, comment below, via the facebook page or tweet your idea to me
For anyone reading this who is a designer or crafter, you will know you have to utilise the most bizarre places to find what you're looking for, and really think beyond the High Street and eBay. It's a bit like the Lions egg advert, being able to make 'something out of nothing' IS a skill. I can't say that pearls and stones are quite nothing to me, my eyes widen at the thought of them (and for those of you who have met me, my eyes are already big enough!), but combining these together is not always easy.
If you're reading this and you're not a creative person, you will I'm sure have skills in areas I could only dream of, but can hopefully still relate to what I'm saying. You probably appreciate a handmade item even if you don't make it, and for me, that is such an integral part of what I do, because without you, I would not make a living.
Each week I will ask my twitter followers, facebook fans and blog readers to suggest a piece of jewellery from the site you'd like to know the history to, for sale or sold. And I will write about where the beads came from, what kind of beads they are, and how I came to design the piece and give it it's name. Each piece to me (though this may sound melodramatic) is a legacy in itself, and a personal journey has taken place in order to get to that product. When I sell a piece of jewellery, I am, in effect, giving that legacy and journey to the buyer for free without them knowing. My heart and soul goes into what I do and therefore I am always travelling with each item I sell...
To find out the story behind your favourite piece of jewellery, comment below, via the facebook page or tweet your idea to me
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