In the Studio

My Storybook Jewellery Process - Plus Fun Bonuses

Today I wanted to share a bit of my creative process. You may be wondering: How does she dream up ideas for her jewellery? For me, it depends on which collection you’re asking about.  Today, it’s a...

A Night Out in Style

Inspired by the Toronto International Film Festival that was celebrated recently in nearby Toronto, I decided to make my first ever fashion mood board about a night out in style. What says more gli...

Filigree Designs: Making a Filigree Saddle Ring

When I could attend in-person shows, one question I heard over and over was: “How do you make that?”  I love questions like that.  It gives me the perfect opening to welcome you into my world of sp...

So What is Filigree Jewellery?

When we think of filigree jewellery, we imagine fine work characterized by graceful swirls and curls of precious metal. Its airy beauty has ensured its celebration in many cultures, and its surviva...

All About Sapphire

When we think ‘sapphire,’ we think of a brilliant cornflower blue, but the idea that the gemstone only comes in blue is all a big misunderstanding. Sapphire is actually a type of mineral called cor...

When You’re Really Ancient, Everyone Claims You

Throughout history, filigree in jewellery designs has been embraced all around the world.  From the Nordic countries to India and Africa; from the British Isles to Russia and China, and even in the...

All about Amethyst

Amethyst is the birthstone for February and perhaps the most identifiable member of the Quartz group. With its gorgeous colour, ability to take a high polish, and its hardness of 7 on the Mohs scal...

Fine Jewellery, Fashion Jewellery, Costume Jewellery, Artisanal Jewellery—What Does it All Mean?

There are probably as many definitions as there are people in the industry, but in general, jewellery (or jewelry) falls into one of these categories. Fine Jewellery: The most obvious symbol of f...

What does Handmade Mean to You?

What does handmade mean to you? For me, it's hundreds of hours of learning, research and experimentation, failure and success. Handmade is personal. Every piece is unique, something I've put my h...

What is Obsidian?

Most gemstones are minerals. Obsidian is actually rock. It’s an igneous rock, formed by the rapid cooling of viscous lava from volcanoes, creating a naturally-occurring volcanic glass.