Choosing the right jewellery for your loved one
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 you know them well. Jewellery is so personal and what we think we know about someone can never be applied for sure to what this person might like in jewellery….
The artisans: The Kiwi craftsmen keeping it real (NZ Herald article )
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 studio. Rings by Debra Fallowfield.
HAPPY NEW YEAR-welcome 2018
Happy New Year !! Dean (Hubby ) and I reckon this year is going to be absolutely bloody magic. 2018 BRING IT ON! After a short break we have been back in the workshop soldering, filing, sanding away on pre Christmas orders, plus sneaking in the odd new design in the mix to keep things fresh! I have to…
My “Morning Routine”
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 women in businesses daily routines.All beautiful instagram stars of course! The article (and these “Boss” girls ) were incredibly cringy, and sounded as real as a Mac Donald’s hamburger. Whilst…
Octobers Birthstones-Tourmaline & Opal
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 spectrum of colours, lending charm and beauty to any jewellery they are fashioned in. These dual coloured gems are prized across the world and are in high demand for their…
Together Loves: Debra Fallowfield
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 retoucher back in the days PM (pre Macintosh!) on magazines such as Vogue, Marie Claire etc-.Retouching fashion shoots and Mag covers by hand -old school with paintbrush , scalpel, etch…
Kerens Remodel
Keren approached me a while back to create a remodel using some inherited rings of great sentimental value.The main ring (which comprised of sapphires) was previously her Nanas, gifted to Keren after she passed away, the other diamond ring (with the two small diamonds either side) was from her mother. We began by figuring out what liked l…
Mystic Topaz -What Actually Is It?
Mystic Topaz is a stunningly beautiful gemstone! Mystic Topaz has been on the market since 1998, and the first time I saw it WAYYY back then,I was… Well, Mystified! Mystic topaz looks like no other gem in the world due to the Insane Iridescent Rainbow Colours that the stone exhibits. It is Brilliant, Bright, Sparkly, and Beautiful ,all rolled…
INTRODUCING MY LATEST BANGLES
INTRODUCING MY LATEST BANGLES Whilst it is definitely common knowledge I am more a “ring” gal, last month I finally grabbed some time to craft some fabulous new bangles from designs I had had swimming in my head for quite sometime. These are solid,bold and edgy -and would make amazing timeless gifts,for young and older…
Our new monthly blog”Romancing the Stone”
Lisa and Paul We came across Debra’s website quite by chance and immediately knew she was the woman for us. Debra is clear, direct and an awesome creator – and all that made her super easy to work with. We wanted wedding rings that were special, well considered, expertly created, and crafted by someone we…
Australian sapphire prices are about to rise dramatically
Australia has had a reputation for top quality Sapphires for a long time. Sri Lankan and kashmir Sapphires take the prestigious top place for their beautiful quality sapphires but Australian sapphires have been popular to those in the know because of their deep blue colours and general good quality.Australian Sapphire Prices Are Set To Boom. Stock…
