Earrings are more than mere accessories; they're a statement that can either elevate or detract from your natural features. Choosing the...

The cultures most commonly associated with lost wax casting are ancient Greece and Rome. Their bronze statues are some of the most...

Silver is a precious metal that has been used for jewellery, coins, and other objects for centuries. It is shiny, malleable, and durable,...

As I have added some bangles to my “Impression” Collection here is how you determine the size that fits you best. To measure a bangle,...

Sometimes it’s hard to know what “Silver” means when you are buying a piece of jewellery. At Original Strands I have always used Sterling...

Different countries have slightly different rules about what silver jewellery should be hallmarked. Under Irish law all jewellery made...

Pearls are a timeless and elegant addition to any jewellery collection. In addition to their classic beauty, pearls have long been...

The Design Process. Sometimes people ask how a piece is made, and I say that a simple ring goes through about 20 processes to reach the...

The process of lost wax casting is an ancient process and archaeological records suggest that the method was first used at some point in...

It’s always tempting, when buying a gift to choose something you would like yourself, but this is not always the best plan! So here’s a...

I read a really interesting article recently about how to access your creativity, a technique used by Mozart, Thomas Edison, Albert...

Working out the size of the ring you wish to buy is often a real struggle, especially if you are buying a ring on the internet. There are...

I believe that when we create, we are allowing unconscious processes to guide us towards something we have not been aware of before....

When we think of jewellery we often refer to the latest trends, what’s current and how to incorporate the statement into our look. Rarely...

On the fourth Sunday in Lent, from about the sixteenth century, it had been a tradition for families to attend a church service in the...

Your skin excretes natural oils, so wiping your pieces down every now and then will help prevent any build-up…

I have always enjoyed making things. I started my working life as an occupational therapist, a profession that aims to assist people...