I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to be asked to write a hand stamping tutorial for the wonderful Cooksongold jewellery blog- At The Bench, at the end of last year. My first time writing anything jewellery related, I was super nervous about it turning out well- I definitely went with my standard approach, and just wrote as myself! Luckily, their web team loved my tutorial, and went ahead and published it, asking me to write some more pieces for them (I’m so excited by this!). Cooksongold are one of the biggest bullion suppliers in the UK! One day, when the pandemic is hopefully under control, I’ll definitely be making a special trip to Hatton Garden- it doesn’t seem right that I’ve never been as a jeweller! 

A few years ago, there were a great selection of British jewellery magazines available to buy, and I always told myself that I wasn’t good enough to apply as a designer for them. I really wish I’d given myself a talking to and actually gone for it. Now these magazines have ceased trading, I really regret not giving it a go! There’s definitely a message there- stop doubting yourself and go for it!

If you’d like to see the making process behind this hand stamped ring, and what goes into making it, you can find my tutorial here.

Much Love,

Kirsty Xx

16/01/21