February is here, and the thoughts of many people will be turning to Valentine's Day. Hearts and roses are the obvious choices, but if you're looking for a slightly more unusual and symbolic gift, I have a number of designs in my online shop that would fit the bill. Both sweet chestnut and acorns are … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
I started making these spiral designs before christmas, and the hoop earrings have proved popular already, as you can see from this lovely review. The designs are formed from sterling silver wire, coiled by hand into spirals, then hammered with the edge of a hammer. They are oxidised, then polished, which emphasises the texture, and … Continue reading Spirals of Silver
The birch is one of my favourite trees, and the inspiration for several of my designs. I love their tall, graceful shape, the bright golden colour of their leaves in autumn, and their distinctive pale bark, which peels back in strips. Known as the goddess tree or lady of the woods, the birch is one … Continue reading Silver Birch
I've been working on some commission pieces lately, alongside my new designs. One has led me to have another go at something I haven't done for a good while, namely stone setting. Or, in this case, sea glass setting. I haven't set any stones since I was going to evening classes at Leeds College of … Continue reading Sea Glass in a Silver Setting
I haven't made any rings for a while, so I really enjoyed working on these silver stacking rings. They are a set of three, made from 2mm silver round wire, and each given a distinctive surface texture with different hammers. They were inspired by the different textures of stones, rocks and plants to be found on the … Continue reading Latest Designs: Stacking Rings with Heart
My online shop is now open! Head over to bilberryandbirch.etsy.com to take a look. If anything takes your fancy, as a special launch day offer, use the code BLOG10 when you checkout, and receive a 10% discount on the purchase price.
My experiments with sea glass continue. Since I first posted about working with this lovely reclaimed material, I have completed some more pendants, and this silver band ring. I'm really rather pleased with the ring, and even though it is adjustable, I have taken the precaution of making it in my size, just in case! … Continue reading latest designs: sea glass ring
I have an account over on Instagram where I share images from my day. There are some work in progress shots, things I see whilst out walking, landscapes, and the occasional cat photo. Whatever takes my fancy, really. I'm @harvestmoonjewellery, or You can find me here if you're interested. For the next two weeks, I'm … Continue reading instagram challenge days 1 & 2
You wait a couple of months for an order for a ring, and then three come along at once. As a result of which, I've mostly been making rings for the past few days. The first order was for a pair of hammered silver stacking rings, but in different sizes, so clearly not intended for … Continue reading news from the workshop: rings on their fingers
Did you know that the silver birch tree is associated with the star sign capricorn? Apparently, according to Celtic tree astrology, this is indeed the case. I'm not sure how historically accurate this is (not entirely, I suspect), but its a beguiling idea. The birch, known as the goddess tree or lady of the woods, … Continue reading gift ideas for january birthdays
