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I'm sending off lots of hallmarking first thing next week so if you are after a gold item and want a quicker turn around order now please :) I'll probably only be doing 1 or 2 more hallmark batches before Maternity leave so please also bear that in mind! My plan is to finish the week March 20th so the last gold orders need to be in by the 1st March, but also babies aren't so great at doing what they're told so there is always the chance I will be taking maternity leave earlier so really the sooner you can order the better. ⁠ ⁠ #maternityleave #selfemployedwithkids #shopsmall #shopindependant #independantmakers #makersinwales #smallbusinesses #shoplocal #madeinwales ⁠ ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn41Mapots1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I love this disc cutter! Most don't have that little step and you have to battle to get them through the hole, but this one ah its great! ...this is the first step for my constellation cufflinks ⁠ ⁠ #shopsmall #shopindependant #independantmakers #makersinwales #smallbusinesses #shoplocal #madeinwales #ethicalshopping #onthebench #tools #makingjewellery ⁠#toolporn ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/p/CnHR3OmoQg8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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We're past the last post date before the holidays now :( I will continue to ship until Tuesday but the odds of the post arriving in time is low! Although still spaces and vouchers available for my ring making workshop in @tol #caerphilly on the 14th Jan. Otherwise my shop will remain open to take orders over the holidays but I will not be shipping from the 20th to the 3rd to allow for a bit of RnR and family time. ⁠ ⁠ Photo of a peridot ring I took today to take advantage of the lovely (freezing) winter sun. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #shopsmall #shopindependant #independantmakers #makersinwales #smallbusinesses #shoplocal #madeinwales #christmasmarket #christmasshopping #ethicalshopping #ring #engagementring #peridot #worshops #makeyourown ⁠ #ethicalluxury #ethicaljewellery #ecogold #ecosilver #recycledgold #recycledmetals https://www.instagram.com/p/CmRz4y7oAwH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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There's some places left on next Saturdays ring making workshop in @tol #caerphilly you can choose between 3 styles of ring, my bark, ripple or hammered and you can personalise the inside, or outside if you fancy with some text. Plus cake and a cuppa/smoothie and good chat, win win! I also have space on the 14th of January and gift vouchers can be printed if book as a holiday gift. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #shopsmall #shopindependant #independantmakers #makersinwales #smallbusinesses #shoplocal #madeinwales #christmasmarket #christmasshopping #ethicalshopping #thingstodoinwales #makeyourown #workshops #craftclass #personalised ⁠ ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/p/ClrT62SowhX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Last call for gold orders before the holidays! ⁠ ⁠ But also please if you know what you want and you have the money ready please order asap! With the postal strikes today, tomorrow and throughout December there are going to be a lot of delays and unfortunately myself and most of my jeweller friends have been unable to find a suitable courier to use instead; most wont take jewellery and those that do have severely let down several of us already. So its a bit of a mess and most of us are choosing to stay with royal mail but there will be delays so please please order as soon as you can. ⁠ ⁠ And while I hope you order from me please please wherever you do your holiday shopping try to shop small. Small businesses are really getting hammered this year, and I think unfortunately many wont last the year :( amazon, tesco etc doesn't need your money, small independents do! ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #shopsmall #shopindependant #independantmakers #makersinwales #smallbusinesses #shoplocal #madeinwales #christmasmarket #christmasshopping #ethicalshopping ⁠ ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/p/CllnFFGIkfK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Working away on my bench today on some little birdies, ad just stopped to give you a heads up. I will be away from my bench to catch up on admin and a million other things from this Sunday for 2 weeks. My shops will be open but all orders will be extended lead times as I wont be making until May, so if you need something asap get ordering now :) ⁠ #shopsmall #shopindependant #independantmakers #makersinwales #smallbusinesses #shoplocal #madeinwales #ethicalshopping ⁠ #animaljewellery #ukwildlife #inspiredbynature #cufflinks #earrrings #handmadejewellery #madeinwales #ukwildlife #madebyhand #ecosilver https://www.instagram.com/p/CcPp9kCqaKL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Well it got me! I did so well avoiding Covid up till now, but its got me eventually. Feeling pretty miserable although not like I need doctors miserable so no need to worry about me. But definitely thinking if this is how the mild variant hits me when I'm fully vaccinated then I'm really glad I avoided it so long and a lot less annoyed about the rolling lock downs! So far I'm the only one in the house with it, so fingers crossed it stays that way! ⁠ ⁠ Anywho safe to say there will be some delays with orders this week, my shops are still open but I wont be at my bench for a few days at least. ⁠ ⁠ Hope you're all having a better week then me! ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #shopsmall #shopindependant #independantmakers #makersinwales #smallbusinesses #shoplocal #madeinwales #covid #ethicalshopping #pandemic ⁠ ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/fragmentdesigns/p/CZKD10RoM1B/?utm_medium=tumblr

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This ring will be one of the last of 2021....how did that happen!!!!!! Last UK orders for the holidays are today the 16th, I'll try get later orders out on time but I can't promise anything. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #shopsmall #shopindependant #independantmakers #makersinwales #smallbusinesses #shoplocal #madeinwales #christmasmarket #christmasshopping #ethicalshopping #lastorders #postrun #christmasshopping #holidayshopping #christmas2020 https://www.instagram.com/p/CXi1YWJggp1/?utm_medium=tumblr