15/10/2026
I'll never tire watching clients unbox sentimental remodels, as they deal with their surprise, their joy and probably a little bit of relief aswell, that those precious items they chose to melt down, mix up and create a new piece from, has been a good decision.
Audrey came to me with her charm bracelet gifted to her from her mum and dad when she was just 18, and a silver chain that belonged to her late brother.
As many of these stories go, this precious sentimental jewellery wasn't being worn and Audrey wanted to make a new piece from this jewellery and love it again.
With a sketch and an idea in her head, Audrey sat down with me in a consultation and we took those ideas and began the plans to turn them into something real.
From Audreys original plan and a few ideas thrown in by myself, we created the most beautiful, original bangle made entirely by hand in my leslie workshop.
After the metalwork was complete, I sent the bangle down to the outstanding Anna Wilson at Babu jewellery.
Anna supports trade with setting and engraving and was my first thought when the design came together. Anna's work is absolutely stunning and if youd like to see more, you can see her work on Instagram. The star settings and engravings were exactly as we wanted, the detail just beautiful.
With the bangle complete it was then submitted to Edinburgh Assay Office for testing and hallmarking, then back to myself for finishing.
In all sterling silver, a hinged bangle with a discreet hidden tension clasp.
The bangle features an engraving of a dandelion clock and its fluff, with Audrey and her families birthstones star set in the fluff. A sweet heart ivy vine engraving completes the surrounding metal decoration and a safety chain for added security.
The outside of the bangle is finished to a super high shine, with the inside contrasting beautifully with a satin finish.
Thank you so much Audrey, for your patience whilst I navigated my first hinge and hidden clasp and for giving me such a beautiful task to get creative with.
I absolutely love the finished piece and I hope it brings you so much joy for many, many years to come β€οΈ