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Combating the ever-increasing cost of gold !!

March 5, 2025
Posted by Annie Ruthven Taggart
design inspiration, gold, gold plated, heirloom jewellery, platinum, reuse remake, upcycling, wedding anniversary, wedding gemstones

It is undeniable that the cost of gold has shot up over the last few years, making the commissioning or purchasing a piece in solid gold very pricey indeed. So, what are the alternatives?...

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Dulwich, London based Designer and maker of Jewellery, working in precious metals and gemstones, inspired by marine life.

This month’s Artgems’ blog post is available t

This month’s Artgems’ blog post is available to view now on my website. Follow the link in my bio for tips on how to combat the increasing cost of gold.
#goldjewellery #goldplating #reuserecycle #redesign #repurpose #goldlover #designerjewellery #bespoke

New work on the bench, pushing around ideas and sh

New work on the bench, pushing around ideas and shapes….
#designinspo #coralreef #sketches #maquette #jewellerydesign #papermodel #madebyhand #brainstormingsession #workinprogress #newcollection

New work on the bench today, black spinel fine sil

New work on the bench today, black spinel fine silver and freshwater pearl necklace.

#blackspinel #spinel #freshwaterpearls #necklacedesign #necklaces #whitepearls #peacockblue #pearlnecklace #onofakind #finesilver

Lovely commision creating this bespoke ruby and di

Lovely commision creating this bespoke ruby and diamond ring.
If you have inherited rings in your jewellery box you never put on but for sentimental reasons you just keep, turn them into a ring you would really love to wear!!
#rubyring #rubyanddiamondring #heirloomring #upcycling #repurposedjewellery #madetomeasure #gemstones #reuserepurpose #goldring #ringcommision #ruby #diamondjewellery

A gold dust day fitting and filing , fitting and f

A gold dust day fitting and filing , fitting and filing…. 💛💛

#goldring #gemsetting #golddust #heirloomjewellery #bespokering #18ctgold #madetomeasure #celebrationring #madebyhand #handmade #bespokecommission

Happy New Year everyone. Back in the workshop with

Happy New Year everyone. Back in the workshop with a lovely ruby and diamond commission on the bench . Lots of measuring and precision to kick off the year ..
#newyearwork #commision #rubiesanddiamonds #goldgemsetring #heirloom #reuserecycle #preloved #diamondring #celebrationring #madetomeasure #bespokering

Happy Christmas everyone 🎄💕xx #happychrist

Happy Christmas everyone 🎄💕xx

#happychristmas #jewellerymaker #christmasbreak

Christmas Fair at Hampstead Golf Club. Open until

Christmas Fair at Hampstead Golf Club. Open until 3pm come and shop for those special treats 🎁🎁🎁.
#hampstead #hampsteadheath #christmasfair #designerjewellery #handmadeinlondon

Getting Christmas orders off the bench today. Only

Getting Christmas orders off the bench today. Only 4 weeks left to shop and last posting date will be December 20th 🎁so plan those pressies now ! 🎄

#onmybench #christmasorders #earringgifts #earrings #topazearrings #shopsmallbusiness #shopsmall #jewellerygifts #jewellerypresents #earringshop #shoppingthailand online #shoplocal #topaz #silverearrings #giftideas

Thank you to everyone at Handmade Chelsea, Alis, D

Thank you to everyone at Handmade Chelsea, Alis, Dan, Nicole, Cat and the rest of the fab team for another beautifully curated and fantastically organised show. Always a pleasure to take part in.
Thank you also to all my lovely clients friends and family who came and supported me and my fab show friends.
Looking forward to seeing you all next year.💕
@handmadebritain @wendyedm @s_groveceramics @ullikaiser @sabinekonigjewellery @chelacheknits
@dangoode_makinggoode

#craftfair #kingsroad #handmade #chelseatownhall #jewellerydesign #craft #londonshow #showstopper

Last day at Handmade Chelsea tomorrow to come and

Last day at Handmade Chelsea tomorrow to come and do a little Christmas shopping or splash out on a little self treat 💕
Kings Road, Chelsea Old Town Hall, open 11-6pm
All details @handmadebritain

#kingsroad #kingsroadchelsea #chelsea #craftfair #seaurchinpendant #pearlpendant #designerjewellery #pendantnecklace #pearl #londonshow
#christmasshopping

Busy evening at the Private View for Handmade Chel

Busy evening at the Private View for Handmade Chelsea tonight 🥂. Thank you to all my lovely friends, family and clients who came and supported 💕. What an amazing looking show with a great lineup of exhibitors as always. We are all here until Saturady 6pm so come and do some treaty Christmas shopping. 🛍️ @handmadebritain

#handmade #chelseatownhall #kingsroad #designerjeweller #craftfair #londonshow
#craftshow #shoplocal #shopindependent #christmasgifts #jewellerygift #madebyhand

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