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.

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