Aug 4, 20213 minAnd breathe...We are all drawn to gemstones for many reasons. We marvel at their colours, their optical qualities, or the stories they tell. We value...
Apr 26, 20214 minAll that GlittersNot everything is as it seems! Not even in the world of gemstones...
Apr 14, 20214 minApril - Puddings and LambsA month of inspiration here in the Isle of Skye. Spring is sprung! Don’t you just love this time of year? Everything, and everyone,...
Mar 17, 20213 minFrom start to finishA look behind-the-scenes at the creative process that goes into making Indigo Berry handcrafted silver jewellery. Finding Inspiration...
Jan 20, 20212 minHearts - the universal symbol of love With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I got to thinking about the heart shapes that I often use in my jewellery. How did the heart...
Jan 7, 20213 minGarnet - January's birthstoneThink of January’s birthstone Garnet and you will most likely visualise a gemstone that is deep red in colour. But, think again, because...
Nov 4, 20202 min5 Reasons to love November's Birthstone -CitrineI love to work with Citrine. Who couldn't fail to appreciate it's sunny presence? But what's behind this honey coloured beauty? Here are...
Oct 19, 20204 min5 Gemstone Gift Choices to show you care Chosen with care, our gift choices reflect the things we want to say to our loved ones. What better way to convey these, often unspoken,...
Oct 3, 20204 minFire and Water- the gemstone OPALWhether flashing rainbows or offering pastel calm and being a symbol of hope, opals are fascinating in so many ways. Here are my 8...
Sep 14, 20202 minJasper- the 'speckled stone'From rich reds to deep forest greens, ochres and duck egg blues, wood grain patterns to swirls and stripes, little planets to miniature...
Sep 1, 20203 minLapis Lazuli - the blue stoneCelestial blue, flecked with gold, the gemstone Lapis Lazuli has a fascinating history that includes spice merchants, Pharaohs and artists.
Aug 4, 20204 minPush the Birmingham Button!I make no secret of the fact that I love old buttons! They have held a fascination for me ever since I was allowed to play with the...
Aug 2, 20204 minOn the MarkEver turned over a piece of silver jewellery to look at the hallmark? What do those wee symbols mean?
Jun 4, 20203 minHow it all beganDiscover the story behind the launch of Indigo Berry ... nearly 25 years after making my first ear-ring!