Damian J. Miles

Jeweller, Gemmologist, Valuer & Numismatist 

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My holiday is over. After 2 days of admin, I’m back in the workshop. Tepairs ate the order of the day. #adayinthelifeof #adayinthelife #jewellery #jewelleryrepairs #backtowork #jewelry

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Well the giveaway is complete. Congratulations Maria from Torquay! #giveaway #free For all those of you that didn’t win, here’s a 10% off coupon for www.etsy.com/shop/damianmilesjeweller to be used before 25th May as a little thank you. #couponcode GIVEAWAY10

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Time to make a substantial 18ct white gold pendant. In the background you can see the silver mock up. I don’t always do trials, but thought I should on this one. #handmadejewellery #handmadejewelry #handmade #bespokejewellery #bespoke #handcrafted #tanzanite #madeindevon #etsy

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Do you want to win some jewellery? Please visit my blog at www.damianmiles.co.uk/blog #win #giveaway #coupon #jewellery #jewelry #etsy #etsyshop #etsyseller #etsygiveaway #freebie

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What do you do with a piece of jewellery that’s had a clumsy repair rendering it pretty much useless? Make it into something else. Originally a half Pearl and Diamond Victorian brooch in 15ct gold and Silver and now a pendant. #vintagejewellery #antiquejewellery #estatejewelry #restoration #conversion #pearl #diamond #jeweller #jewelry #jewellery #repurpose

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Theses eternal heart pendants have been out of stock too long. Finally getting a chance to catch up! #handmade #etsy #etsyseller #jeweller #jewellerydesign #jewelrydesigner #jewellerydesigner #handmadejewellery #heart #love #eternal #eternallove

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Trophy plaques, not the most colourful or exciting post you will see today, but a technical challenge none the less. Parallel edges, smooth constant curve (even after hallmarking disturbs the metal) pristine polish and. Custom made work holder for my engraver to handle it without any drama. #handmade #trophy #champion #silver #hardjoblookeasy #damianmiles #damianjmiles

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#free #jewellery I’m giving away this set if jewellery at the end if April. If I can get more #pagelikes and #followers on #facebook #twitter and #instagram I’m hoping to add more and higher value #prizes. This could be my biggest #giveaway of #handmade #jewellery ever I just need to see a bit more of a response. #handmadejewellery #handmadejewelry #jewelrydesigner #silver #freestuff

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'm having a giveaway. Please read this blog post for details. More prizes to come I hope. https://www.damianmiles.co.uk/single-post/…/03/31/FREE-STUFF #free #giveaway #competition #freestuff #coupon

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Hoping to get these two bangles photographed properly and listed next week. #handmadejewellery #handmadejewelry #handmade #finesilver #handwrought #ooak #unique #recycle #recycled #refined #labouroflove #laboroflove

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Little details. Someone recently said to me “Making a square section bangle is easy, just get square wire and bend it round”. This is what separates rue jewellers. When you bend a square wire, the inside gets thicker as it’s compressed and the outside gets thinner. I roll the wire slightly rectangular, then bend and file down the shape to make a true square. #handmadejewellery #handmadejewelry #precision #bangle #jewellerymaker #jewellerydesign #jewelrydesigner #whatmakesmedifferent

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My hand has finally healed enough to get back to the bench. Full steam ahead now as I’m behind schedule, but luckily my clients are the best. Very patient and understanding. #lovemyclients #handmadejewellery #commission #bespoke #crackingon

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I love working in fine silver. All of these pieces are made from recycled fine silver. #recycle #madeindevon #oneofakind #handmadejewellery #handmadejewelry #bangle #ring #pendant #etsy #etsyshop #etsyseller #etsysale

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#Recycling at its best. These brushes are too worn to produce #fineart by @dannyholmesadams so my daughter now has them. She’s so excited to be producing artwork with a “real” artists brushes. #fineart #rosemaryandco #painting #art #recycle #artwork #artist #canvas #paintbrush #paintbrushes

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Another #finesilver bangle almost complete. #handmade from #recycled #silver and I enjoyed making this one as well. #handmadejewellery #handmadejewelry #etsy #etsyshop #etsyseller #madeindevon #recycle #jeweller #designerjewelry #designerjewellery #jewellerydesign

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I’ve finally managed to get these listed on my Etsy shop and website. I’ve only been making them for over a year! #etsy #etsyshop #handmadejewellery #handmadejewelry #handmade #madeinbritain #everydaywear #simple #style #simplestyle

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This tiny little “R” makes this grubby looking note worth more than £1. This was from an experimental issue of £1 notes back in the 1960’s. Current value? Somewhere around £100. #banknotes #money #collector