Ethical Love: Sustainable Jewellery for Valentine’s Day

Ethical Love: Sustainable Jewellery for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day celebrates love, affection, and meaningful gestures. Every year, people exchange gifts as symbols of devotion. Jewellery remains one of the most treasured choices. But today, sustainability and ethical responsibility matter more than ever. The way we express love through gifts is evolving. Fairmined gold, ethical gemstones, and handmade craftsmanship create a truly meaningful … Read more

What Fairmined Means to Me

What Fairmined Means to Me

What Fairmined Means to Me A Commitment to Responsibility Fairmined eco 18ct yellow gold and Akoya pearl earring and pendant set What Fairmined Means to Me goes beyond certification. It represents a deep commitment to responsible jewellery-making. As a jeweller, I create beautiful, meaningful, and sustainable pieces. Fairmined helps me uphold these values. But it’s … Read more

Commemoration jewellery

Commemoration jewellery

image caption: grandparents wedding rings melted down and turned into the couple’s wedding rings. Celebrating their union and commemoration their grandparents. Commemoration jewellery creates a deeply personal and meaningful way to honour and cherish the memories of loved ones. These pieces let you carry their essence with you and celebrate the unique stories they leave … Read more

Gemstone Inclusions

gemstone inclusions

Nature’s Unique Touch Gemstone inclusions are natural imperfections that make each gemstone one-of-a-kind. Often called “nature’s fingerprints,” they tell the story of a gemstone’s journey from formation to discovery. Rather than detracting from the stone’s beauty, inclusions enhance its character and make it truly unique. What Are Gemstone Inclusions? Inclusions in gemstones are tiny imperfections … Read more

Celebrating 25 Years of Craftsmanship

Celebrating 25 Years of Craftsmanship

A 25 Year Journey of Passion and Crafstmanship This year, I am proudly celebrating 25 years of craftsmanship in jewellery. It’s a milestone that gives me the chance to reflect on my journey. The challenges, and the countless moments of joy that shape my career. I begin my journey in London, at the iconic Oxo … Read more

Meeting the Diamond Miners in Liberia

Meeting the Diamond Miners in Liberia

What do Diamonds For Peace do? Diamonds For Peace was set up in 2014, founded by Chie Murakami, in Japan. There aim is to improve the working conditions and social status of the workers in the diamond supply chain and to promote ethics and fairness in the diamond industry. They provide support to improve the … Read more

Sustainability in Diamonds versus Lab-grown Diamonds

sustainability in diamonds versus labgrown diamonds

Exploring Sustainable Diamond Mining and Lab-Grown Alternatives On October 28, 2022, Artemis GEO hosted an event featuring guest speaker Iris Van Der Veken. Iris shared insights into her start-up collaboration with Cartier & Kering, focusing on sustainability and gender equality. During the evening, an audience member asked, “Why do we still mine diamonds when laboratories … Read more

My Trip to the Fairmined Gold Mines in Peru

My Trip To The Fairmined gold mines

I choose Fairmined Gold As a Fairmined licensee, it is important to me to visit the gold mines where the gold for my jewellery comes from, therefore I choose to make the trip to Peru and see the mines for myself. Have you ever asked yourself why you should choose Fairmined Gold? For me it … Read more

Next generation of craftspeople

Next generation of craftspeople

Introduction to the Next Generation of Craftspeople My family has a history of craftsmen and women. It is no wonder that in my generation, there are a variety of craftspeople continuing this way of life. Two of my cousins, are dedicated craftsmen in their own field. One is a master cheesemaker, the other a sculpture. … Read more

Celebrating twenty years as a jeweller

Celebrating twenty years as a jeweller

Introduction to my 20 Years as a Jeweller Proudly announcing celebrating twenty years as jeweller. In 1999, is the year I established my jewellery business. Since then, it has grown and shifted in many ways. Some things, however, remain constant. Still delighting in sitting at my workbench. Surrounded by my many tools and my hands … Read more

Famous blue diamond

Famous blue diamond

The Royal Bleu Did you know that most of the French Crown jewels or ‘Diamants de la Couronne de France’ have been destroyed over the Centuries and only 1 of the 20 documented royal crowns survived. King Louis XVI is depicted here, with the Royal French Blue. Originally set in gold and suspended on a … Read more

Diamond for life

diamond pendant

Introduction Some of you have already read my first blog post, “Little pleasure” in my series on “stories behind the jewel” and I hope you enjoyed the read. Diamond for life is a story of grief. As I already mentioned in Little Pleasure, jewellery is made for a variety of very personal reasons. This story is … Read more

Little pleasure

Little pleasure

Personal choices First of all, choosing jewellery is an extremely personal affair. The choices we make, are influenced by our taste, mood, purpose and occasion. For what ever reason, buying jewellery is very specific to each individual… Buying a piece of jewellery from an artisan jeweller like myself, opens other doors. Therefore, you can realize your dream jewel. Customers … Read more

Interview with Bruzz International

interview with BRUZZ International

My inspiration I love the simplicity of a line or the curve it makes. There is an elegance in the way a line flows, look at a river or a hilly landscape. I believe the design for a jewel should flow easily. The curves and forms are the strength of a jewel’s characteristics. The elegance in its … Read more

Certified craftsmanship

certified craftsmanship

Exciting news Exciting news. Over the summer, I received the label of certified craftsmanship. So, this is what happened… During the month of June 2016, I put together a portfolio of my work and career. It was this portfolio which was sent to the “Ambacht Commissie” (Board for craftsmen). So, after presenting my portfolio and defending … Read more

Perspective

perspective

Design September month First of all, what is Design September? Design September is an organisation with a strong reputation. It engages a multitude of venues to participate within its various concepts. A yearly event, during the month of September. Another exciting time of year in our capital. This event consequently makes Brussels buzz. Most of all, … Read more

Meesterlijk 2015 te Amsterdam

Meesterlijk Westergasfabriek Amsterdam

Meesterlijk Event The month of November is upon us, hence it’s an exciting time at Saskia Shutt Designs. An open-door workshop event with Journée de Artisan, on Sunday 22/11. Also an expo with Meesterlijk, the last weekend of November, held in Amsterdam, which sees the launch of Saskia’s new collection of jewellery. Unveiling of new work … Read more

Design September 2015

Design September

Design September 2015 Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary As summer ends, autumn begins to make its way in. September is a buzzing month filled with creativity. This year, Design September celebrates its 10th anniversary. It promises to be the most exciting one yet. A Month of Design and Creativity Design September 2015 brings a fresh lineup … Read more

Birthstone for August

Birthstone for August

Peridot: The Birthstone for August 18ct yellow gold set with a large oval peridot Peridot, the vibrant birthstone for August, dazzles with its vivid olive-green colour enhanced by hints of gold. Known as “the gem of the sun,” this gemstone symbolises warmth and vitality. Its rich history, which begins in ancient Egypt, highlights its enduring … Read more

Repair of an heirloom

jewellery repair

Jewellery repair A Specialised Skill Not all jewellers offer repair as a service. Many jewellery shops lack on-site workshops or skilled craftsmen, which prevents them from providing jewellery repair services. Repairing jewellery requires specific skills through training. It is a unique specialisation within the jewellery trade. Antique 18ct yellow gold ring set with a sapphire … Read more

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