Design Diaries

Good, Fast, Cheap. Why You Can Only Ever Have Two — In Tattooing and in Jewellery

I learned this lesson behind a tattoo needle long before I ever picked up a jeweller’s tool. The rule is the same in both worlds — and ignoring it always costs someone something.

Why Being an Independent Jeweller in Brighton Matters

There is a version of this story where I ended up in London. Here is why Brighton was always the right choice, and what that means for every piece that leaves this studio.

Alan Carr’s 50th Birthday Peacock Brooch | The Illustrated Jeweller

Inside the design of Alan Carr’s bespoke 50th birthday peacock brooch, handcrafted in Brighton with labradorite, moonstone, and a riot of jewel-toned stones built to catch every eye in the room.