White gold is one of my favourite precious metals and is still a popular choice for bespoke jewellery. However, I worry it is often chosen as a budget white metal option as opposed to Platinum rather than being selected for its own merit. This is because white gold is traditionally Rhodium plated; what you see in jeweller’s windows is actually … Read More
White Metals: Part Two – White Gold
White gold is a very common choice for jewellery – especially engagement and wedding rings. White gold was originally developed to give a cheaper alternative to Platinum which became very fashionable in the 1920s, and so white gold has often seemed its poor relation. Although its natural colour is warmer than the cold white of Platinum, white gold is normally … Read More
Ampthill’s New Mayor’s Consort Chain – Celebrating the Town’s Rich History.
As a local business, I am pleased and very proud to have recently designed Ampthill’s new Mayor’s Consort chain celebrating the town’s rich history. When Ampthill Town Council needed to replace the Mayor’s Consort chain, they approached me to commission a new design. Ampthill has a rich and varied history, from its notable association with Henry VIII and the ill-fated … Read More
Ryan and Caity’s Rose and White Gold Wedding Rings
Ryan came to me to design Caity’s bespoke engagement ring last year. As he’s based in Canada, we did all the designing via email and Skype. He had a good idea of what she liked so was confident to design it as a surprise. The end result was this stunning platinum, and 18ct rose gold ring with a diamond cluster … Read More
Purple Gemstones
I love working with coloured gemstones, and a colour that never seems to go out of fashion is purple. Less obviously girly than pink, purple is a beautifully wearable colour in any season. There is a vast choice when looking for a purple stone. Here follows some information about some of them to help you decide which is right for … Read More
How to Choose a Wedding Ring
A lot of people find the thought of selecting a bespoke wedding ring they intend to wear for the rest of their life daunting. This is further compounded by the vast array of choice you see in a jeweller’s window – it can quickly turn into a case of ‘analysis paralysis.’ The thought of going bespoke can seem even scarier … Read More
How to Look After Your Silver Jewellery
Silver jewellery is great for everyday wear. It is fairly inexpensive when compared to other precious metals and the bright grey tones suit everybody. When it comes to looking after it, however, there are a few things to consider. The number one thing I get asked about with silver jewellery is tarnishing – this is when the surface of the … Read More
New Online Jewellery Shop Launch – Win a Moon and Star Necklace!
To celebrate the launch of our new online shop, we’re giving away one of our beautiful Moon and Star Necklace designs. Our online store sells made-to-order, small batch jewellery designs. We never use plated materials – just solid Sterling silver or gold. Prize: Moon and Star Necklace A favourite design here at Jodie Gearing Jewellery Design, these necklaces have just … Read More
Caity’s Mixed Metal Engagement ring
Our dear friend Ryan gave me the huge honour of designing and making Caity’s engagement ring. She had shared images of engagement rings she liked with him in the hope he’d get the hint. These were very useful as a starting point for Ryan and I to work on a unique design made especially for her. It was clear from … Read More
Totally Unique Yoga Frog Earrings
Navin got in touch because he wanted to have a special and very unique set of earrings designed and made for his wife for Christmas. They’d had a tough year while she underwent treatment for cancer, so he wanted to treat her to something special. The initial message outlining his idea really intrigued me – he wanted dangly earrings in … Read More