Debra Fallowfield Blog

Why Ethical Stones Matter in Modern Jewellery (And Why It’s All We’ve Ever Done) In a world more conscious than ever about the impact of…

Bespoke Jewellery: Your Story, My Craft At the heart of my CUSTOM MADE TO ORDER JEWELLERY is the crafting of unique bespoke jewellery that is…

As we step into 2025, the importance of buying Australian handmade jewellery from independent jewellers has never been greater. In an age where mass production…

” Or why you should never trust a Jeweller with perfect Nails” When you’re choosing an engagement ring, wedding band, or any custom Australian-made jewellery,…

PLEASE Don’t buy gold-plated jewellery I am often asked if I sell gold-plated jewellery – being a cheaper alternative to my solid gold work. Although…

Have you ever looked at your old, worn-out jewellery and wondered if there’s a way to breathe new life into it? Maybe it is a…

The majority of the pieces you see on this site will have been customer commissions. I pride myself on my “Bespoke” work and client commissions, having…

You’ve seen the ring of your dreams- you were casually scrolling through Instagram ( or perhaps even Tiktok). Then, “WHAM”, there it is all in…

ONE-OFF OR SMALL BATCH HANDMADE AUSTRALIAN JEWELLERY Our jewellery is one-of-a-kind or made in small runs (often just a couple of pieces at a time)….

Addressing one of my most common questions – “Are Moissanites ‘FAKE’ diamonds?” Naturally one of the most common questions people ask about moissanite is whether…

You may hear me talk about how my work is hand-fabricated, handmade, artisan, or handcrafted. I’ll sometimes throw in the most overused—and possibly misunderstood—word in…

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 rings!) and sapphires for works and more often than not people are taken…

Trying to decide between a gold or silver wedding ring? Choosing a metal for your wedding or engagement ring is a personal choice. However, if…

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, Repurposing, and Remodelling Your Old Gold Jewellery with Debra Giving new life to old jewellery is an intricate process that requires expertise, patience,…

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…