FAQ

Jewellery Commissions

Using coins as the base for my works is perfect for creating a very personalised piece. I can find coins from specific birth years, countries that might have a particular significance or images, such as animals that you or the person you are creating a gift for has a special fondness off. 

I am also very happy to work with coins that you might already own. So often peoples coin collections are passed down through family’s and me making you a unique piece of jewellery can be the perfect answer as to what to do with them.

To finish this heirloom gift off, I will loving draw all the details of the coins used onto the box the piece of jewellery comes in, so the history will be recorded forever. 

Boxes

As i concentrate on the ‘drawings’ found on the coins to be used for my jewellery, the details of what country it is from, its worth and the year it was minted are often all cut away. I think it is important to record this information so I illustrate each box with the details of its history.

I can also add a hand written inscription on the box if it is a gift. 

If you would like me to personalise the box do let me know once you have made the order.

Chains

All chains are Sterling Silver. These can be oxides (blackened) or Gold plated. I use various designs of chains, if you desire a particular style that is shown on my website please contact me with details once your purchase has been made otherwise the chain provide will be chosen by me.  

*Chains with a catch are an approximate standard of 17”/ 44cm chain length + catch.

*Single Chain without catch are an approximate of 28” / 77cm chain length.

If you have a preference for a different chain length do contact me once order has been made.

Catches & fitting

On my larger necklaces and bracelets I like to use my ‘Horseshoe’ catch.

It is a design I found on a vintage piece of jewellery and have re-created. It adds a lovey extra detail to a piece and acts like a T-bar or Toggle catch.

If you would prefer for me to use a standard Bolt Ring style catch please contact me once you have made your purchase.

On a standard necklace with a fine chain I handmade a hook and ring catch, please see image below. 

Ring Size

My rings are giving in UK sizing.

If you are unsure of your ring size let me know and I can send you a finger sizers or you can go to a local jeweller for a fitting. 

If you are ordering form outside of the UK  are unsure of the conversion from your countries ring sizing do contact me and I will send you a link to International Size Chart.

Metals 

Please be aware I work with actual coins so they if you suffer form any metal allergies do contact me for more information. 

• Heavy Gold Plated – Vermeil

  I use Ethically sourced and recycled 23.7ct gold to plate my work and as a standard I use a minimum of 3 microns in thickness.

• Care

  It is advised to keep Gold plated pieces aways for any corrosive chemical substances and avoid wearing when bathing.

• Sterling Silver

  All the metals i add to the coins – chains, jump rings, the bands of my rings, earring post, hooks and butterfly backs are Sterling Silver.

My aim is to create from what we already have.

My jewellery pieces are all made using original decommissioned coins form around the world. The silver and gold i use alongside the coins to turn them into jewellery are all sourced from UK business that work under ethical practice to embrace responsibility to society and the environment.

I work with Elliot-Fitzpatrick for my gold Plating. They use Ethically sourced and recycled Gold.

I use Cooksongold for my silver chain, wire and findings. They are certificated with the ‘Responsible Jewellery Council’. 

All of my silver wire is from their “eco-silver” range which is 100% recycled silver.