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Past and present work, many are past commissions, some are in my shop pages. If you find inspiration please get in touch and let's chat about what could be yours.

You'll find information about caring for your jewellery at the bottom of the page.

Care Information

• Take your jewellery off if you're involved in any activity which could scratch, knock or damage it. If in any doubt, take it off and keep it safe.
• Take it off when you go to bed.
• Keep it well away from chemicals, especially chlorine. If it does come into contact with chemicals, rinse it in water immediately.
• Bathe and apply any lotions or perfumes before you put your jewellery on. Organic gemstones like pearls and opals are particularly vulnerable to acids, even perspiration.
• Store it separately, ideally in a soft-lined box or case, so that your favourite pieces don't tangle, rub or scratch one another. Pearls in particular should be kept separately as they are easily scratched by hard gemstones.
• Make sure chains and necklaces are fastened when storing to avoid tangling.
• Remove jewellery while cooking, cleaning and washing up.
• When storing jewellery, please keep it away from sunlight, excessive heat or damp conditions.

Although a gemstone may appear tough, many can be susceptible to heat. Even diamonds are not indestructible! Whenever cleaning, make sure that you use warm water rather than hot or boiling water. Inclusions within gemstones can weaken their structure if aggressively cleaned. Gemstones, treated to improve colour, can be negatively affected by mechanical cleaning such as steam and ultrasonic cleaning. Resin jewellery should not be submerged in water.

For nearly all coloured gemstones and resin, cleaning with warm water, a couple of drops of washing-up liquid and a soft brush will be more than adequate. Make sure to avoid hard and rigid brushes. A toothbrush is usually an excellent tool due to head size and flexibility. If using a toothbrush, it is important to buy one labelled with a soft or extra-soft brush. 

• Add a few drops of washing-up liquid (or other mild degreasing solution) to a lukewarm bowl of water. Extreme temperature changes may damage the jewellery, so avoid hot or ice-cold water.
• Soak the jewellery for ten minutes to loosen any build-up of dirt.
• Gently clean with a soft-bristled brush such as an unused toothbrush.
• Make sure to clean the whole piece of jewellery and get into hard to reach places while being extra careful when cleaning fragile parts of the jewellery (for example, at a stone's setting).
• Rinse thoroughly in clean water to remove soap residue and any other remnants of dirt.
• Dry gently with a lint-free cloth or leave on a cloth to air dry.
• Remove silver rings and bracelets when washing your hands. Residue from soap and hand gels can result in a dull surface.

• Keep silver jewellery in separate airtight bags.
• Avoid humid environments.
• Silver cleaning cloths should be soft and infused with anti-tarnishing agents, they are excellent for a quick shine and clean..

For that special occasion nothing beats a good professional clean and republish, this can be arranged for a small fee.