Kate SeowApr 264 minHow to Store Your JewelleryYour jewellery is likely to be one of your most valuable and sentimental possessions and with proper care it can last a lifetime (and...
Kate SeowMar 176 minHow Much Does Bespoke Jewellery Cost?As you can probably guess, it depends! However, knowing some of the factors that go into pricing bespoke jewellery can help to take some...
Kate SeowMar 14 minFulfilling my Fair Luxury PledgeIn March 2021, I announced that I intended to further my commitment to ethical sourcing for my jewellery creations. I made a Fair Luxury...
Kate SeowJan 102 minCommission Highlights from 2021A commissioned piece of jewellery is always a special item, but with the pandemic still raging, the treasures that I had the pleasure to...
Kate SeowDec 23, 20215 minDiploma in Fine Jewellery: Term 1Back in September, I embarked on an exciting new course to take my technical skills to the next level. I've now finished all my pieces...
Kate SeowNov 14, 20214 min5 Ideas for Positive Change this ChristmasWhat does Christmas mean to you? It can evoke so many different thoughts in each of us - excitement, presents, family time, glitter......
Kate SeowOct 20, 20212 minBehind the Scenes on a Special Commission...A friend contacted me asking if I could make a pair of earrings to match some jewellery that she already owns. She sent me photos showing...
Kate SeowJun 19, 20216 minJewellery AllergiesWith an increase in hand-washing and the use of hand sanitiser during the past year, many people are noticing that their skin is a little...
Kate SeowOct 10, 20195 minBespoke Jewellery and Commissions 101Have you ever thought of getting a piece of jewellery made specially, but didn't know where to start? Perhaps you didn't know quite what...
Kate SeowSep 12, 20192 minProsecco & Rubies: a Year in Pictures!Just over a year ago, I launched my very own handmade jewellery business, Prosecco & Rubies. It's been a year of firsts, discovery and...
Kate SeowMar 2, 20194 minSpotlight on Fairtrade GoldWe are right in the middle of Fairtrade Fortnight 2019, and although the emphasis this year is on cocoa producers, I would like to tell...
Kate SeowDec 13, 20182 minJewellery to Match Your Christmas Jumper!One of the delights of the festive season is to wear a big, warm, fluffy jumper that may (or may not) be utterly tasteless. Let's face...
Kate SeowNov 15, 20182 minGet Organised for Christmas - GiftsChristmas 2017 was the first time that I had to "do Christmas" - you know, get presents, put everyone up, feed everyone, keep them...
Kate SeowOct 13, 20184 minBehind the Scenes: Making the Paris Collection By now, you've probably seen some pictures of my new collection, and possibly even the time-lapse video on my Facebook page where I'm...
Kate SeowSep 13, 20182 minWhat's in a name?Hello, and welcome to the Prosecco & Rubies blog! I'm really excited that you're joining me on this (slightly scary!) journey. I thought...