Article by Stephanie Lawton - FGAA, DIP DT Did you know that diamonds can come in almost every colour? Either naturally or with a little help from treatments? When we think of diamonds, we typically think of white or clear diamonds and the rainbow sparkle that we can...
We love having clients come and take part in the production of their pieces - it adds an extra little personal touch! Earlier this year, Eleanor’s sister Carolyn and her now fiancé Tenielle, came in and took part in our Workshop Experience alongside Eleanor....
Recently our staff were featured in Q&A style articles in the jewellery industry publication 'Jeweller Magazine'. Eleanor featured in the October edition. SIGNATURE PIECE: 'FLORA' SLIDER PENDANT - A slider pendant is part one of a three-piece series designed...
“... a simpler design ...that the client could wear and enjoy every day" A green tourmaline ring that I designed and hand made was featured in one of our newsletters a few years ago. The article andphotos caught the eye of one of our clients, and when she recently...
Susan's Ring Remake The jewellery design process - remodelling your jewellery Jewellery doesn't have to look a certain way for a lifetime, in fact gemstones and gold can often be reused or added to, to modernise and change a design completely. At Abrecht Bird we hand...
Who wants a jewellery store that sells the same designs as everyone else! Our jeweller Eleanor made this one off pendant currently on display in our gallery. Inspired by nature, hand made with skill. 'This slider pendant is part one of a three-piece series I designed...
Eleanor Hawke's JAA Design Competition entry 'Spring Morn At Macedon' After selecting a green tourmaline for my piece, a weekend trip to Mount Macedon with my husband and our dog inspired me to create a nature themed dress ring. The beautiful unique shade of green...