Most people imagine gemstones being freshly mined from the earth. But there’s another way to create jewellery - by using secondhand gemstones. These pre-loved stones have already existed in the world, often as part of a piece of jewellery. By giving them a new life in fresh designs, I can create pieces that are not only beautiful, but also more sustainable and meaningful.

Discover where the inspiration behind Hazel's Jewellery Shop jewellery designs comes from

At the heart of every piece of jewellery is a story — a tale of creativity, sustainability, and ethical craftsmanship. Here, at Hazel's...

Greetings, Today, sharing a glimpse into the heart of Hazel's Jewellery Shop - the very why and how these creations come to life. 🌍 Crafting with the Earth in Mind:  At Hazel's Jewellery Shop, I believe in beauty that's responsible. My commitment is to protect our planet, with each piece of jewellery not just being an adornment but a pledge to sustainable artistry. It's about creating without compromising the world we cherish because there is no point in having something bea

Have you ever heard of silver clay? This unique and innovative material offers an eco-conscious way to create contemporary jewellery pieces that are both stylish and sustainable. In this blog post, I'll explore the magic of silver clay and how it allows me to handcraft intricate designs and detailed patterns for one-of-a-kind treasures. What is Silver Clay? Silver clay, also known as metal clay or precious metal clay, is a crafting material made up of very fine particles of p

Jewellery is not a nessecity item, let's face it if we had to we could live without it! But I know that in other ways it is! As it's a way to share love, a story or friendship, it's a way to express ourselves or it can give us courage (just to name a few!!!) Because of this it's important to me that my jewellery does not contribute to fast fashion but will last, be enjoyed for a very long time & for it to be passed down through the generations of a family collecting stories a

In 2014 I began making jewellery using silver plated charms & acrylic beads. I loved the creativity, the making process & having something to show for it after. I even wore a bracelet that I made to my wedding! But after a while my creativity out grew the charms that were available so in 2017 I dabbled with polymer clay. Polymer clay gave me complete freedom as I started with an idea & a ball of clay! But I began to have reservations about using silver plated materials, as on

For this months challenge piece of jewellery I decided to keep the Celestial theme going & make a moonstone stacking ring. I used a ready...

I'm very excited to be taking part in the jewellers academy year long jewellery making challenge. Each month there is a piece of...

Being ethical & sustainable can mean so many different things to different people, so I thought I would talk about what they mean to me & how I incorporate it into my business. For me buying ethically sourced materials is super important, as its where Hazel's Jewellery Shop designs begin life. 💜 I buy most of my supplies from UK sellers (mostly small businesses) to help limit the fuel it takes to get the supplies from the supplier to me. Plus its a bonus as I love supporting

For a long time, my jewellery business looked very different to how it does today. For around six years, I created fashion jewellery and enjoyed consistent sales. On the surface, there was no obvious reason to change. But creatively, I began to feel restricted, hated the amount of waste the techniques and materials caused & the thought of the jewellery not lasting longer than a few years didn't sit well with me. While I loved working with beads, polymer clay, and resin, it sl