Favourite gemstone:Sapphire because of the diversity of colours – in particular, top royal blue sapphire. Favourite metal:18-carat white gold because of its ability to maintain integrity and the original colour of gemstones when set. Favourite tool:The saw frame. Its versatile and can also be your best file. A close second would be my plannishing hammer for forging. Best part of job:To create beautiful one off pieces of jewellery for clients to admire for years to come. It is always a treat to see the big smile on the face of the newly engaged couple when collecting their rings. Worst part of job:The sacrifices to family life and time to my craft and business commitments. Best tip from a jeweller:”Good work takes time, quality beats quantity”. Best tip to a jeweller:Keep learning the trade; the day you think you know it all is the day to give it away. Love jewellery because: Coming to work each day you create something different with top quality gemstones and materials. My bench is always: Reasonably tidy, because I am always busy and often sorting different jobs or enquiries as need be. |