Debra Fallowfield Blog

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 will sometimes throw in the most overused and…

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, repurposing and remodelling your old gold jewellery  Reusing old jewellery is a rather complex process  It’s not just as simple as pulling out the…

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…