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Elizabeth Evans aka Elizabeth FJE Design is a jewellery maker that has a love of classic and contemporary jewellery, as well as using silver, gold and pearls in the most beautiful way. Learn more about this month’s Designer of the Month below Let us know a bit about yourself, detailing your background, study and training in the jewellery making industry. I’m 21 and currently in my third year studying Classics and French. At the time of writing, I’m supposed to be on my year abroad in Paris, but having to stay in the UK due to Covid has actually been a blessing in disguise as I have more time to progress with jewellery and my small business. I began silversmithing with a couple of workshops with Kim Thompson during my art foundation around 3 years ago, and fell in love with making jewellery the moment I picked up a jewellers’ saw. Tell us about your work – are there any particular materials or techniques that you favour? Having studied sculpture during my foundation year, I’m very ...

Enamelling by Ruth Ball, forms part of the Jewellery Handbook series produced by Bloomsbury, which is aimed at students or those wanting to experiment in a new area of specialism. Its intention is to introduce enamelling as a technique whilst providing guidance, historical context and inspiration along the way and it does this in bucket loads! I love this book, I’ll be honest. I have had it for many years now and the pieces featured inside never fail to amaze me with their artistry and sheer complexity. Enamelling by Ruth Ball (999 A53) I have been a big fan of enamelled jewellery for many years now, and after reading Ruth Ball’s fantastic book on the subject, I can honestly say that I am now an even bigger fan! Published by Bloomsbury as part of The Jewellery Handbook series, ‘Enamelling’ by Ruth Ball is intended as an introduction to the technique, which will equip anyone new to enamelling with the necessary information to facilitate a foray into a new discipline. Spread acros...

This tutorial will help you to create a Beaded Bar Bracelet You will need the following items to complete this tutorial: Hemp Cord, different colours, 1mm thick Dyed Aqua Jade Faceted Semi Precious Round Beads 4mm Argentium Silver Beads Plain Round 4mm Sterling Silver Silicone Stopper Ellipse Bead 6mm Ecosilver Round Wire 0.50mm, 10cm long  Superglue Cyanolit Step 1: Form a loop at the end of the wire Create a loop at the end of the 10cm wire, and wire wrap it close. Step 2: Add a few semi-precious beads to the wire I’ve added 8 beads for my beaded bar. You can add as many as you like, as long as you leave enough wire in the end to form a closed loop (this would be at least 2cm). Close the loop on the wire Step 3: Add the hemp cord bracelets Cut 2 15cm hemp cord to form the bracelets. Thread one cord through one of the loops in the bead bar and tie a knot, leaving approximately 12cm for the bracelet. Repeat on both sides. Step 4: Dab some glue on the knots Add a...

Add some beautiful gemstones and Halloween fun to your jewellery collection with this easy to follow step by step spider pendant tutorial by Janet Dwyer Jewellery Design Materials needed: Black Agate Semi Precious Round Beads 8mm 16″/40cm Strand Beadalon Artistic Wire 18 Gauge Silver Plated 1.0mm X 6.1m – approx. 14cms Beadalon Artistic Wire 20 Gauge Silver Plated 0.81mm X 7.6m – approx. 12cms Beadalon Artistic Wire 22 Gauge Silver Plated 0.64mm X 9.1m – approx. 10cms x 4 Silver Plated 2.3mm Trace Chain 18″/45cm Silver Plated Jump Ring Oval 6mm Pack of 100 Silver Plated Plain Round Beads 4.0mm 2 Hole Pack of 50  Silver Plated Head Pins 50mm Pack of 50 Tools needs: Xuron Wire Flush Cutters Xuron Short Flat Nose Pliers Round Nose Pliers Plastic Ring Stick How to Make a Gemstone Spider To make a spider you will need: 4 x 10cms 0.64mm wire, 1 x 12cms 0.81mm wire, 1 x 14cms 1.00mm wire, 1 x 8mm gemstone and 1 x 4mm silver plated bead. Step 1 Take each length of 0....

The term ‘gold-filled’ can cause a lot of confusion as there are simply so many different descriptions out there to define what is essentially metal, which has an outer layer of gold, meaning the main body of the item is made from something else. Gold Filled Pineapple Pattern Curved Tube Beads Pack of 10 20×1.5mm , Gold Filled 50mm Endless Hoop Earring and Gold-Filled Lobster Clasp Open Jump Ring 12mm Looks can be very deceiving and you need to be certain of what you are buying particularly online, so it is vital you do your homework before parting with any cash. Gold-filled refers to a gold overlay which is bonded using a process of heat and pressure, to an inner brass layer. The majority of the gold-filled items we stock here at Cooksongold contain 1/20th 14 carat gold which means they contain approximately 5% gold, with the remaining 95% being made of brass. The quality and percentage of gold used for these products varies enormously so check the small print until you find t...

Do you want to sell handmade jewellery online? Most jewellers opt to sell their designs at craft fairs or on sites like Etsy , but after spending so much time and effort perfecting your designs and products, you might now be in a position to start selling jewellery online elsewhere. So if you’re ready to take your business to the next level, check out our guide to selling jewellery on Amazon – a global e-commerce site designed for the sale of a wide range of products. But where to start? If you’re wondering how to sell jewellery on Amazon, discover our top tips below. How to sell jewellery on Amazon Before you get started, it’s worth noting that only approved sellers of fine jewellery are allowed to sell jewellery on Amazon. Want to request approval? Log in to your seller’s account, click “Add a Product” in your inventory, look for your existing fine jewellery item and then select “Request for Approval”. Then, simply complete the application form, submit and wait for your response. ...

Designing with stones is fun. It is literally like choosing bonbons in a sweet shop with the endless colours and combinations available and there are many different ways to approach it. A gemstone is the focal point of a piece of jewellery; it is the main event that will draw the eye and capture the attention of all who lay eyes on it. A beautiful stone often needs little in the way of additional decoration, just a simple setting to show it off. Designs using 10 x 8mm Cabochon Emerald Emeralds need little introduction and we have just added some new styles and sizes to our range including the one I have chosen to use in the designs above. A 10mm x 8mm cabochon Emerald is a fabulous stone reminiscent of Egyptian Queens, particularly when teamed with the rich warmth of a high karat gold. Set simply in a rub over setting, a stone of this size can easily hold its own in terms of design. Combinations of stones can create endless possibilities and the design stage is a great way to tr...