My Mom read the last post I did on her silver and pearl brooch and she sent me a message with a picture of another brooch. It turns out that the one I found in that little leather case is not the one I remember looking at when I was a kid. She bought that … Continue reading
I was back visiting my family recently and I had another look in my Mother’s jewellery box to see which other pieces I remember looking at when I was little. I opened up one of the small drawers in her jewellery cabinet and found this beaten up little black leather case that I was instantly … Continue reading
When I was about 8 years old, I saved up little rose coupons that came on the outside of the boxes of Rose Petal Dolls until I had enough coupons to send away for this necklace. It is still in pristine condition and hangs on my wall of jewellery I’ve created in my home.
I have mentioned jewellery given to me by my Auntie Kay in Australia a few times. This hand forged gold bracelet was given to me by my Auntie Marion and Uncle Dan, on my Dad’s side of the family, who live in New Hampshire. I grew up with just my immediate family around me, my … Continue reading
Stitched Cuff Bracelet, by Vancouver, BC, Jewellery Artist, Simone Richmond. Q & A What inspired you to make this piece? Baroque lace and the tradition of hand stitching. I love the delicacy of lace and use it as inspiration as much as I can in my work. I channeled my childhood memories of learning how … Continue reading
My Auntie Kay gave me this brooch when I was a baby. There is a photo somewhere of me wearing this brooch clipped onto a yellow knitted dress that I will have to dig up and add to this post. My name was hand engraved onto it. It’s only after learning engraving in jewellery design … Continue reading
My Life In Jewels 