The Stories Behind Some of My Favourite Jewellery Pieces

I think it comes as no surprise that I love gemstones, so it also won't surprise you that two of the three favourite pieces I’m sharing with you today feature — you guessed it — gemstones. My two favourite stones, in fact: pink tourmaline and turquoise.

But before we get there — when I create jewellery, it’s not just about the finished piece (although, who doesn’t love seeing something shiny that you’ve worked hard on?). For me, every part of the process holds meaning. Making jewellery brings a calm, almost meditative feeling — something I usually struggle to find (I have ADHD, so my brain tends to be in overdrive!).

Each piece begins with an idea. Sometimes it’s a spontaneous “I want to make some earrings today.” Other times I carefully sketch or build on inspiration I’ve saved. Whether planned or spontaneous, the process behind each piece of handmade jewellery matters just as much as the final result.

Organic Turquoise Rings

My first favourite is a small collection of organic-shaped turquoise rings. The colour turquoise feels healing to me, and these rings instantly give that sense of peace. I made three, each with its own shape and character — and somehow, none in my size (which I instantly regretted!).

I especially love using freeform cabochons in my gemstone jewellery, but it’s tricky to find small, organically shaped ones that fit what I have in mind — so I was especially pleased with how these turned out.

Pink Tourmaline Hammered Circle Studs

Next are my pink tourmaline hammered circle studs. I often use circles in my work — you'll notice this theme across many of my designs. I’m also drawn to hammered textures, especially the way they catch and reflect light.

For these studs, I hammered only the top half of the silver to let the faceted gemstone shine without distraction. That contrast between texture and smoothness gave the piece an extra bit of charm. I sadly can’t get more of these particular pink tourmaline beads at the moment, so I’m impatiently waiting for them to become available again.

Triple Moon Necklace

Lastly, my triple moon necklace — a piece that involves a fair bit of sawing and shaping. I handsaw each crescent and full moon separately, then solder them together. I spend more time than I’d like to admit trying to get the crescents to match, but I don't aim for perfection. I love the handmade quality that’s left in the silver.

I hammer the surface to reflect the moon’s cratered texture, and encapsulate the design in a circle to represent the lunar cycle — always shifting and beginning again.

It’s easy to forget how much goes into handmade, ethical jewellery — but every piece tells a story. I hope you’ve enjoyed a little peek into mine.

Warmly,

Georgia