Transforming old sentimental gold jewellery in to new treasured heirlooms
I’ve had quite a few commissions recently where I’ve been trusted to turn old, unworn pieces of gold jewellery in…
Silversmiths Journal
Memento Mori: what is Hair and memorial Jewellery
To some it may seem rather dark and macabre, but I’ve always been fascinated by mourning and ‘memento Mori’ jewellery….
Christmas Holidays and Jewellery last purchase dates 2023
Last Postage Dates If you’re in the UK and planning on purchasing a physical Christmas gift from phoenix alchemy jewellery…
My Top 10 silversmithing Tools For beginners
I’ve really enjoyed sharing my love of silversmithing with others over the last few months of teaching. A few people…
How to choose the perfect wedding ring – the Positives of buying handmade.
Hello my wonderful Beauties! It’s that time of year again… wedding season is here! Are you in the throes of…
They’re finally here! Launching my Metalsmithing workshops in llantrisant
Woohoo! I’ve officially launched my metalsmithing workshops! Are you interested in learning the art of metalsmithing? Have you ever wanted…
Phoenix Alchemy Forge – The New Silversmithing Studio In Llantrisant
Morning! As I write this post I am looking out over the common from my new studio space…Yes you heard…
Gwyn ap Nudd – my favourite welsh folktale
Wales – A land seeped in myth and legend with stories of dragons, magic and the otherworldly woven in to…
What is a hallmark? the history behind hallmarking precious metal and Why we do it
So what does it mean when a piece of jewellery is ‘hallmarked?’ You may have seen that Phoenix Alchemy is…
The history and meaning behind birthstone jewellery
Often when buying gemstone jewellery (including from Phoenix Alchemy) you will see in the description that it is listed as…