Debra Fallowfield Blog

There’s still a bit of work to be completed on the studio/showroom before she’s completely ” retail-ready “, but we have done ok, considering we…

It’s been a while between drinks and blogs, right? Most of you would know by now that myself and Mr Deb have left New Zealand and…

Dunedin, Dunners, Dunner Stunner… Where do I start? With our closed borders Dunedin is the perfect getaway, be it a sneaky weekend or a week…

Have you seen those magical, iridescent moonstone rings all over social media? Or maybe you’re being targeted with those cute teeny tiny fine diamond bands…

Ring buying remotely, when you are unable to visit me in person can be slightly challenging. One of the most frequently asked questions I am…

I’m often asked to price up emeralds ,rubies ( eg: Ruby wedding!) and sapphires for works and more often than not people are taken aback…

Choosing a metal for your wedding ring is a personal choice. However, if you aren’t sure about which way to go with this, I’ve put…

If I have ever created a custom piece for you, you may have heard me say something along the lines of “the ring is just…

Many know the bright purple semi-precious stone called Amethyst. It comes from a family of quartz and is often used in jewellery works with a healing…

“I always like to tell my customers”… “Moissanite isn’t a fake diamond, it is its own gem and chemical composition,” Cubic zirconia may be a…

Reusing precious metal isn’t quite so straightforward – you may think all your various carat gold just gets melted together, but it’s far more complicated…

Over the years some people attached meanings to stones and believed they had mystical powers to help with certain things they would like to have…

Everyone knows what engagement rings are for these days. When a man (or a woman) proposes to their partner, a ring is given to symbolise…

While we all know that a beautiful jewellery piece is gorgeous on the eye and adds glamour to its owner, we often don’t suspect that…

Shopping for beautiful sparkly jewellery is a fun experience where you get to look at options, compare, ask questions and finally become the proud owner…

We all have our preferences and dislikes around jewellery, but did you know you can guess someone’s personality by the jewellery they wear? Some even…

Special Gift that keeps on giving Christmas is a very special celebration for many people and finding a gift that reflects that can be very…

Did you know that each jeweller follows a particular direction when they create jewellery? There are many various jewellery styles, and each designer usually follows…

Jewellery is a very special gift for your friends or family. However, it’s not exactly easy to choose the right piece for someone even if…

Below is the snippet about me from the NZ Herald article about kiwi craftsmen. Please read here for the full article.  Debra Fallowfield in her Dunedin…

Happy New Year !! Dean (Hubby ) and I reckon this year is going to be absolutely bloody magic. 2018 BRING IT ON! After a short…

My good friend and journalist Amy Parsons-King recently wrote an article in response to what I would call a piece of “fluff” editorial on successful…

 Opals And Tourmalines – A Plethora Of Colours! The October birthstone,  Opal and  Tourmaline are the most radiant gems in the market. Both stones exhibit a vibrant…

Tell us about your design background and what lead you into Jewellery Design? I fell accidentally into jewellery when living in Australia ..I worked as a…