Where Were You 25 Years Ago?
Twenty-five years ago, I wasn’t sitting in a private consultation room in Hatton Garden helping clients choose diamonds for bespoke engagement rings. I was making jewellery in a
Why Doesn’t This Gemstone Sparkle? The Beauty of Cabochons.
When we think about fine gemstones, we tend to think about sparkle. Facets catching the light. Brilliant reflections. Fire. But sometimes, the most beautiful thing you can do to a
What Actually Happens at a Bespoke Engagement Ring Consultation?
“But I don’t know anything about diamonds.” Good. You don’t need to. That’s my job. Some clients arrive with a Pinterest board containing 100 rings, o
Inherited Jewellery: Preserve It, Protect It or Reimagine It?
You’ve inherited a piece of jewellery. Now what? Inherited jewellery is unlike almost anything else we own. Its value isn’t necessarily measured by the gold, platinum or gemsto
900 Five-Star Reviews: Why Every One Matters
This week I reached a milestone that I’m incredibly proud of. 900 Google reviews. Even more humbling, they’ve maintained a 5.0-star rating. Of course, seeing that numbe
How an Heirloom Becomes an Engagement Ring
Can an Heirloom Become an Engagement Ring? Most engagement rings start with a blank sheet of paper. A diamond is chosen. A design is sketched. A ring is created. But every now and
Jewellery Travel Essentials
Vacation season is approaching… …which means jewellery is about to spend more time in suitcases, hotel rooms, airport trays, and beach bags than usual. And sun, sea, sa
Marquise: The Historic Cut Having a Modern Revival
The Historic Cut Having a Modern Revival For years, oval diamonds have dominated engagement ring trends. But recently, another elongated shape has been quietly making its return: t
Are You Wearing Someone Else’s Engagement Ring?
💍 It might sound like an odd thing to ask, but it’s worth thinking about. Many engagement rings sold on the high street have been manufactured over and over again. The sam
The Tennis Bracelet: an accidental rebrand
🎾 Few pieces of jewellery have achieved the iconic status of the tennis bracelet. Elegant, versatile, and endlessly wearable, it’s become a staple in jewellery collections
Return to the Earth
🌎 This year, I’ve noticed something interesting. More and more clients are coming back to natural diamonds. Not because they don’t know about lab-grown diamonds. In
888 5-star reviews…so far!
Recently, I noticed something exciting… I’ve now received 888 five-star reviews on Google. Now, if you’ve spent any time on social media recently, you’ll pr
Jewellery Care Essentials
Practical tools and storage solutions carefully selected to help you protect, clean, and enjoy your jewellery for years to come. Over the years, many clients have asked which produ
Celebrating Natural Diamonds on World Diamond Day
As a bespoke jeweller based in Hatton Garden, and a proud member of the London Diamond Bourse (we even share an office!), I’ve spent my career surrounded by natural diamonds. On
The Ethics of Lab-Grown (Manufactured) Diamonds
As you probably know, I have very much shunned the current Lab Grown, sorry manufactured, diamond trend in favour of believing in and valuing natural mined diamonds. Let’s talk a
British Academy of Jewellery Partners with Renowned Jeweller Lewis Malka
The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) is thrilled to announce the latest innovative project in their ongoing partnership with celebrated engagement ring specialist Lewis Malka.
My interview with British Academy of Jewellers
Recently I was interviewed by the British Academy of Jewellers (BAJ). You can read the interview below or check it on LinkedIn. Enjoy! BAJ: Tell us about your career and how
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