http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk en-gb myjewellerydesigner.co.uk 2012-4-13T00:00:00Z myjewellerydesigner.co.uk http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#116376 mind you it is only a temporary thing whilst my studio is being decorated and I am only next door. What is does mean is that it has been an excuse to have a really good tidy up amp sort out so the next time you visit me at the studio you will be amazed at how organized and tidy it is.......think positive Diane amp tidy up D 2012-4-13 08:10:09 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#114441 Much as I love being in my studio I do like to go out meet people and teach Jewellery making. I have had a good couple of weeks and got to enjoy a Steam Punk Jewellery Making session with several groups of children lovely gang so enthusiastic and also a really nice bunch of ladies last Saturday at Wolfreton School for a Taster day. 2012-3-12 15:55:50 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#112481 I have just released a new range the modern series . Combining Ferriby Glass and reticulated silver the pieces are light bright and tactile. They are available on this site and also at The Ropewalk Baron and The South .Gate Studio Hornsea.In addition I am pleased to now be supplying Artlink Hull with earrings and patterned silver rings. Back to the bench DDiane x 2012-2-14 15:03:49 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#111135 I love the contrast between the texture of reticulated silver and the smooth feel of Ferriby hand made glass beads. My Modern earring range is almost done and will be heading for the Ropewalk at Barton Upon Humber. I have also restocked The Southgate Studio in Hornsea this week. Getting organized so that I can continue with the Winter Berries Range.Why not make a comment on the forum or guest page as feedback is always appreciated.x Diane 2012-1-25 09:56:34 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#110550 Talked to the beautiful Kat of Kat Productions who makes fabulous websites and will be replacing this poor effort when I finally get organized with it. Kat came to our local business group and told us about the Google Plus pages so I am going to have a go at updating this site. In todays world it is no longer good enough to be good at what you do you have to be able to advertise it effectivly so another day away from the bench and in front of the keyboard . But if I type really really fast perhaps I can get back to those handmade Autumn fruits glass amp silvered beads......and if you need a proper website Kat may be found at www.Katproductions.co.uk Diane x 2012-1-17 13:15:16 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#108636 Busy in the glass studio making Amethyst Glass amp Ivory beads. I am going to start selling the loose beads from next year so if any of you budding jewellery makers are interested just let me know. I am also restringing beads on repair jobs a lovely task radio on warm cosy studio. Happiness in every knot. Bespoke beads for jewellery makers colours to suit you. x Diane 2011-12-13 09:53:40 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#107765 I am working on a very special project. Cremation beads for a lovely Customer who lost her Mum. Its a special way to remember our loved ones. Bless all those who have lost a loved one. x Diane 2011-11-29 09:24:49 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#107050 c 2011-11-17 17:45:25 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#104821 Its a busy time for the childrens jewellery making parties on one occasion there were two in one day. I am really impressed by how hard the little girls its always little girls boys we need to find you something you would like to do work. They are so industrious and I make sure all the children have something to take home even if I have to help a bit at the end. The girls seem to enjoy themselves and really impress me with their creative talents. I really like working with the children and have a full CRB which gives parents peace of mind. The parties are held in the girls own home which means that the jewellery making is just part of the fun and ften Mums or Dads will provide a party tea or disco too. This is a much safer and fun approach than holding the sessions in a workshop environment and often Mum joins in too. Right I just need to finish the pearls I am restringing and then off to cause havoc in the kitche... 2011-10-17 15:05:36 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#100968 I had a really fun time teaching a workshop at The Rope Walk Barton Upon Humber. We made flower power 60s jewellery and giant flowers as if I can get the computer to upload the picture I will add it here 2011-8-22 15:53:26 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#93669 Its wedding season and I am enjoying working with the beautiful brides they are all beautiful and so organized although I find all of them are so busy in the weeks leading up to the wedding that they tend to wear themselves out . So brides dont forget to have a bit of me time chill out and put your feet up.The other people who are always so busy are the Mother of the bride and the Mother in law of the bride. These ladies chase around organizing cakes flowers accommodation and a thousand and one other things often leaving their own day and night outfits until the last minute. And when the outfit is finally purchased they suddenly find they need the right jewellery. This is where I can help. No need to chase around the shops with sore feet and a feeling of panic instead come and sit on my nice big comfortable sofa in my relaxed OK then untidy but fascinating studio and together we will work out the design for a lovely piece of jewellery. It will fit it will match and I am sure you ... 2011-5-11 10:20:02 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#93008 Yep thats what I am currently working on. It is a project about observation and the way people change their behaviour when they are aware of being observed. Like the Panopticon we are constantly exposed to monitoring and we leave a traceable footprint wherever we go. Even by visiting a website or sending a simple email means we can be traced by our IP address. Freaky HuhThe jewellery created for this project is very different to anything I have made before. You will be able to see it at Oresome after the opening launch scheduled for early July. So just think who is watching the watcher 2011-5-3 09:36:54 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#80374 Er.... just to mention I am still here but it is the busiest time of year so the team is dashing about and not much time for chat mind you I am making some rather nice things........ also more news we are now suppling two more galleries Gallery 49 in Bridlington and Southgate Gallery in Hornsea along with new stock in The Ropewalk over in Barton Upon Humber. new designs Petal Series . Matching rings earrings necklaces and earrings. 2010-11-15 15:32:54 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#78296 Today saw me creating one of the floating necklaces in a series of ruby colours this is such a versatile necklace because it is light and very wearable both during the day for a special occasion such as a wedding or race day or as an evening piece. I have made a necklace similar to this as a gift for a ruby wedding anniversary too. The silver fittings are adjustable so it will happily fit most sizes but for the truly voluptuous lady contact me and I will make you one especially. right its just about to rain so I am going to dash out of the studio and round up those chunky guinnea pigs. Cheerio 2010-10-19 16:19:51 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#77754 How sweet are these little glass charms just the perfect size to fit the current rage of Pandora style charm bracelets. You may be interested to know I am now making the pandora style beads in the Ferriby Studio out of gorgeous effetre glass. Why not commission one to celebrate a special event One customer is the proud owner of the worlds first beagle bead. Set on sterling silver they are all unique. Right off to bed now not only because it is 11pm but also as I have been Zumba ing. And it takes quite a lot of effort to go right when everyone else in the class is going left....... hmmm night night D 2010-10-12 22:55:11 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#77697 Just in case you wish to see some of the jewellery part of the Charm the birds series is currently on display at the Hull School of Art amp design Queens Gardens. In the big glass case in the foyer. Please mail me your comments.Thanks Diane 2010-10-12 10:34:52 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#74339 The beads I am using in the strata series are made from glass heating and folding it until it moves like treacle. The colours flowing into and around each other . I am trying to make beads reminiscent of rock lava and the Earths creation of minerals and crystals aiming to make them look like stone.The design of the piece takes time and I contemplate the shape position and appearance of each element. It was whilst doing this in the bright sunshine yesterday that I noticed that the pattern of colour on the strata beads seems to lift and move above the bead itself. Its almost magical. A lovely customer popped in to the studio to make a purchase yesterday and I showed her the effect. She could see it too. So Im not completely nuts D 2010-9-1 09:37:12 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#74340 2010-9-1 09:37:12 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#73434 I have just got back from a meeting with my mineral contact ..... and she had such beautiful things that I have spent my total absolute maximum top yes the very top budget except for three pounds on new material. And it is fabulous better than sweeties and longer lasting too. I have some amazing coloured jasper in a series of purples and subtle pinks of a type new to the UK. Haematite and coloured rock crystal too. Pyrite periodot and red agate which I want to match with the beads I made last week see the picture. So please help commission me so I use all these lovely minerals.and then I go back and buy more...... 2010-8-22 17:42:40 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#73435 2010-8-22 17:42:40 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#72482 2010-8-10 12:14:47 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#72481 After a mad year setting up the Oresome Gallery still happening but oh so slowly degree work family and studious avoiding of house work the family and I went to France for a few days where we stayed with the lovely Veronique and Nicolas in their little Gite. We spent days looking at the fields of sunflowers and maize walnut trees and the beautiful gardens of the Chateaus. There was no internet phone or telly. I thought the Twins would be horrified but they actually didnt mind and spent time playing badminton and reading. Amazing. It was heaven.I have returned very chilled out but full of inspiration and starting with earrings inspired by the grapes of Villandry hanging rich and opulent. If you have a date planned with Bacchus these are the ones for you. Unfortunately I have a date with the washing machine......ahhh. 2010-8-10 12:14:46 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#69967 Thursday I spent most of my studio time polishing various pieces form the new range. This is very satisfying when it goes well and is done using a motor tripolli and rouge. But oh my goodness is it messyBy the time I had completed the pieces I was covered face ears hair the lot. It was even inside my bra. The work is from the Charm the birds series with rings included in the range. The rings have either one or two birds and are etched with a message inside. Contact me directly of you would like one. 2010-7-9 18:27:40 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#69968 2010-7-9 18:27:40 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#63914 This week I had a visit from a treasured customer who is very good at choosing unusual ballgowns. She is heading for a Summer ball next month and came to order her jewellery I am always pleased to see her not only because she is great fun but also because she challenges my creativity with unusual combinations of colours. This gown was a sort of shot silk with blues indicolite and golds. I have made up a set of samples for her and we will see how that goes.The good thing about a challenge is that it refreshes your creative brain and often leads on to new work. This has been the case today and I have created a new necklace from amethysts amethyst swarovski with an aurora borealis coating and golden shadow crystals. Very rich colours and not a combination I have done before but I am really pleased with the results. I will post a picture when I manage to find the camera.And as for the Vegetarian vandal I wondered why my ornamental grasses were looking ... 2010-4-26 20:58:23 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#63427 Now I get to see a lot of jewellery. And usually I understand that if I make a piece and really like it and want to keep it myself well buy it from the businessI should resist because by next week I will have fallen in love with another piece. I understand that all too easily I will become a bit of a jewellery floozie so I resist. But goodness me I really want the red earrings below so please save me from myself and buy them quickly before I give in............. arrgghh self control woman.......... get a grip.ps. its the red ones.. 2010-4-20 15:22:20 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#61850 Im in the middle of creating a set of bright Spring Necklaces ready for the Easter Craft Fayre over at the Waters Edge Visitor centre this coming weekend. The Spring flowers are bursting out and even appearing on my desk in the form of brightly coloured Flower pins.If you like them and would like some putting in the shop let me knowRight next stop My new unit in Humber Street Hull with a workshop for classes and the new Oresome Gallery watch this space for more updates. 2010-3-31 12:51:30 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#59272 Its the Rowley Manor Bridal Fayre on Sunday and I am just about to photograph the newest creation . A Tiara fit for a princess it is made of Fresh water pearls and has the theme of spring flowers. This is a sample tiara because I make each tiara for each bride. I fit them comfortably to the shape of their heads and ensure that the headpiece suits the bride and her dress or outfit. This is a light and dainty one and would best suit a younger smaller bride. For my Beautiful Big Brides or those with masses of hair I would adapt the design scaling up the size of the pearls and flowers. This piece can also be made in colour or crystal. Remember your tiara will appear in every picture of your face dont risk buying something off the shelf that isnt quite right talk to an expert designer.DH Designs Copyright C 2010 2010-2-26 09:17:53 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#59014 2010-2-23 12:13:18 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#59012 Just a quick update on the Private William situation last night the air cadets had a kit check and needed a volunteer to put all the kit on Will was volunteered Ill be having a word about that with him so they loaded him up with kit. It weighed 6 stones Will weighs about 5. He had to lean on the table to keep upright deary deary me.... 2010-2-23 11:42:01 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#58634 My lovely and hilarious twins are now 13 and Will has just joined air cadets. I have rather mixed feelings about this. Its a great opportunity but hes suddenly growing up exponentially. I have got the hang of not holding his hand in public or kissing him in front of his mates and have almost stopped shouting Have you got your vest on as he disappears off up the road to school but hes doing drills and talking about going camping. In the rain. My little boy in the rain in a tent Without his vest on. Where will it end I suspect I may be a little bit on the overprotective side and muse whether I am a bit like Mrs. Pike from Dads Army. Wills up in his room putting on his new massive uniform. The shirt comes below his knees but at least they will be warm. And it smells a bit odd too according to Will this is because it everything in the store room smells like that. But thats ok because I have just made some really pretty lavender bags and I have sugg... 2010-2-17 17:11:14 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#57994 I have just added a Princess Piggy necklace to my site it is one I have been doing for quite a while but I usually just sell them through one of the Galleries I supply. They are funny little pink glass pigs and I put a little crown on them just a bit of frivolous fun and hence my resistance to putting them on the site as I try to produce much more serious pieces. But after all she is cute and is a princess............and I am sure she will be well behaved............Have I convinced myself oink oink. 2010-2-8 17:11:55 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#57148 I finally finished my accounts and tax return last week and once again have made a resolution to do them monthly I do this every year but then inspiration hits and I would rather make new designs than balance figures. During my detention I have been spending time looking out of the window rather than doing the maths and have noticed that I have a regular visitor in my garden. A rather chunky mixed coloured cat. He is large a bit rugged white brown and black and storms through the garden most days with an angry stride. Actually angry doesnt describe it. Every hair on his body radiates incandecent fury it flashes from his whiskers and almost singes the grass as pounds his feet on the earth. He wont look my way and with ears plastered to his head probably wouldnt hear me call to him and as I value my hands I have no intention in ever trying to touch him. I suspect he is living proof of reincarnation because surely no animal could pick up that much wr... 2010-1-27 17:02:10 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#55591 Its that time again. January when I do my tax return my accounts and spend a lot of time shouting at the computer. Im not allowed out the office until I have completed it and grumpy simply does not cover the situation...... Mind you I will be allowed out to do the Bridal Fayre at the Guild Hall Hull on January 17th so Im really looking forward to that. Now whats the tax code for crystal........... 2010-1-6 11:52:37 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#54577 Thank you Cambridge Ladies and the Gentlemen too for making me so welcome and I hope you all enjoy your new jewellery Diane 2009-12-15 15:12:45 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#53369 97 of my customers are ladies but just occasionally I am contacted by gentlemen to organise a lovely surprise for the lady in this life. Obviously I am not going to give away any details as discretion is guaranteed but to the four so far this week and it is only Wednesday well done for being so organised and so romantic. For any of you out there who have not yet found the gift for you lady do contact me advice is free. And as for Richard Thank you for roses. 2009-11-25 11:47:24 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#52755 You know its probably best not to launch into joining in with the actions to YMCA whilst holding an open packet of seed beads........... right wheres the hoover 2009-11-17 16:01:47 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#52087 Needle in a Big Haystack I always enjoy meeting my customers and had the pleasure of talking face to face with some of them at York and Burton Agnes Hall at events this week. I enjoy hearing their thoughts about the jewellery and the site and two points came up. Firstly that they wanted to see more jewellery on the site particularly you Moira and hands up to that one I agree and I will try to put more on more frequently. I have added new delicious earrings today so get em whilst they are fresh The other comment was from several of my customers who have non pierced or unpierced ears and say they just cant get gorgeous earrings. I do hold base metal clips but dont like to use them because I believe my customers deserve the best. So after two days solid searching I have managed to source sterling silver and 9ct gold Hinge clips and Screw Fit earrings . I will add these options to new earrings but feel free to email me if you want them adding to any ot... 2009-11-6 19:21:00 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#51459 I am just about to start work on a necklace which is going to be soft greens browns and golds. Its got a rather unusal destination Oslo in Norway. The lady who commissioned it leaves tomorrow and I only received the order today so a VERY short update and I better get on with it 2009-10-27 19:11:52 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#50628 Here I am back in the studio after my travels across Cambodia and the area around the Andaman Sea in Thailand with my gorgeous new husband. And although the cooler weather is here I am reminding my self of the soft sheen of clear seas over silken sands by making a new range of jewellery. Its going to be called the Andaman Range and so far features ripples of silver swaying over the palest pearls. And as for the Typhoons well I am a rain worshiper and goodness me what rain in Cambodia no wonder it is the perfect place to grow rice. I met what must be some of the nicest people on earth and will return again I hope one day. I have it say though they are a little too willing to share their tarantulas around I have photo of one on my tshirt heading for the gap between the shirt and my Shorts Any one know the Khmer phrase for please remove this big hairy spider immediately If you want to see a photo Ill post one. 2009-10-15 09:20:36 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#47178 I have just come back from a week in Pembrokshire Wales. A gorgeous area of the UK after a much needed week off from work. The jewellery is so exciting to make that I have to be physically removed from the gorgeous materials in my studio to rest my hands and elbows. This is the minor disadvantage of carrying out all the work myself I do this because that way I can control the extremely high quality standards I insist my work meets. In addition I can guarantee that there is no exploitation of children in the making of my jewellery. So a week in Wales relaxing and plenty if fresh air but one question. Does the rain always blow sideways And Vogue On my return I found a mail asking me to advertise in Vogue hmmm would I still be able to meet demand all by myself x Diane 2009-8-20 09:05:07 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#45049 This week I have had the absolute pleasure of working with 9ct gold. I have been combining the gold donated from two families to make a set of special wedding rings. The gold in the rings symbolise the joining of the two families and minimise the impact of harvesting the gold from the Earth. Did you know it is a really destructive process to mine gold. They are not finished yet but already they are full of positive resonance and I hope they bring good luck and much happiness to the wearers of the rings. and Thank you Nicola for all your help 2009-7-16 20:51:20 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#44716 Ive got that song on my brain now. Ive been singing it in my head for a couple of days now because I have working on a commission for a lady who wanted a selection of dainty Ruby jewellery for her friend who is Having a you guessed it Ruby Wedding anniversay. She gave me an indication of price she wanted to spend a description of the friend and the fact she wanted dainty pieces. So yesterday a box containing a selection of four pieces went off to her. My customer will choose one and return the others. Easy shoppping from your own home. Want to try this mail me a Dianemyjewellerydesigner.co.uk Cheerio Diane la la la la laaaaaaaaaa......... 2009-7-11 10:49:31 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#44489 Did you see the amazing rain yesterday It poured down hitting the ground and bouncing almost a foot off the ground a real spectacle well at least from indoors on high ground. The petunias are looking a bit battered this morning but the garden is so fresh it sparkles. The leaves on the conker trees are fully out with the conkers fattening nicely Im working on a commission bracelet to match a necklace I made last year. This project is all about the way the light falls on the leaves. Sometimes absorbed with the soft sheen of a pearl and where the rain drops rest on the leaves twinkling and reflecting. I have also included the rich colours of the conkers to represent fruitfulness. Enjoy the weather. Diane x 2009-7-7 08:51:36 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#43822 Im a great beliver in positive thinking and sometimes it helps to have a focus for the thoughts so I have designed the positivity necklace. The idea is that as you wear it you rotate each of the spheres and say out loud but not loud enough for people to stare at you your positive affirmation. For example you can say I invite happiness I welcome happiness and I want more happiness to come into my life. Do this for each string of Venetian Murano Glass spheres so you say it three times in total. It helps you to become a more positive person something we all struggle with from time to time. And besides its a gorgeous necklace. Cheerio Diane x 2009-6-25 08:33:38 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#43703 Here at My Jewellery Designer I am enjoying the space in the new studiooffice and I have welcomed my first on site customers this week. Both attending separate weddings one as beautiful MotherofTheBride and one as the equally beautiful Bride. For the Mother she brought her very smart suit and hat and we worked together choosing all the most delicious gemstones and crystals for her jewellery. I can now add to and combine these into a perfect necklace for the occasion. It will fit the lady fall at the correct position against her neck and match her outfit perfectly. She was happy with the service especially as she had travelled to London that bigh scary place and not found anything suitable. I cant wait to get started And as for the Bride. All my brides are beautiful but this one especially so. I am combining heritage pearls with new materials to make the most perfect set of jewellery for her. It will be light comfortable bespoke and made carefully just for her using top qu... 2009-6-22 14:20:37 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#42783 Both I and Myjewellerydesigner have moved. So I am delighted to be sitting in a much bigger studiooffice and once I finish unpacking the sea of cardboard that surrounds me it may evn look tidy ish. Im still located in the lovely Village of North Ferriby in the East Riding of Yorkshire so keep in touch I am just making up a few Swarovski Stock pins wonderful for dressage which are available either from me directly or via Riders Paradise up at Beverley. Several of my customers have reported that they bring them good luck with their eventing. I am happy to hear this because I always try to generate positive images as I make them. Cheerio Diane 2009-6-5 10:54:38 http://www.myjewellerydesigner.co.uk/page11.htm#41198 I cant believe the amazing colours and scents of all the trees at the moment. I find this time of year so inspiring and I have made a promise to myself that if I ever live abroad I will come back in April. Geoff our lovely postie has just delivered some crystal I need for a wedding later in the year. The theme is a soft golden colour with a sort of deep amethyst they look gorgeous and I cant wait to get going with the work. The crystal is quite a rare colour and to get the full range of shapes I want I have had to contact America to track it down. Well worth it for a precious bride. 2009-5-7 10:01:27