My Journey to The Jewellers' Retreat
Have you seen the second season of The Jewellers Retreat? If so, you might be wondering how such an opportunity came my way... (and if...
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Kate Seow
Sep 19, 20234 min
Remodelling Case Study: Garnet and Gold Pendant
Do you have jewellery inherited from a loved one that either doesn't fit or isn't your style? This was exactly the problem that one of my...
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Kate Seow
May 11, 20233 min
Fine Jewellery Diploma: Highlights
In September 2021, I embarked on an ambitious technical course to develop my skills and add to my portfolio of work. I have already...
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Kate Seow
May 24, 20222 min
How to Style your Jewellery for a Garden Party
The Platinum Jubilee celebrations are just around the corner - for many of us, that means garden parties, street parties and a lot of...
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Kate Seow
Apr 26, 20224 min
How to Store Your Jewellery
Your jewellery is likely to be one of your most valuable and sentimental possessions and with proper care it can last a lifetime (and...
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Kate Seow
Mar 17, 20226 min
How 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...
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Kate Seow
Mar 1, 20224 min
Fulfilling my Fair Luxury Pledge
In March 2021, I announced that I intended to further my commitment to ethical sourcing for my jewellery creations. I made a Fair Luxury...
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Kate Seow
Jan 10, 20222 min
Commission Highlights from 2021
A commissioned piece of jewellery is always a special item, but with the pandemic still raging, the treasures that I had the pleasure to...
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Kate Seow
Dec 23, 20215 min
Diploma in Fine Jewellery: Term 1
Back 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...
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Kate Seow
Nov 14, 20214 min
5 Ideas for Positive Change this Christmas
What does Christmas mean to you? It can evoke so many different thoughts in each of us - excitement, presents, family time, glitter......
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Kate Seow
Oct 20, 20212 min
Behind 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...
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Kate Seow
Jun 19, 20216 min
Jewellery Allergies
With 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...
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Kate Seow
Oct 10, 20195 min
Bespoke Jewellery and Commissions 101
Have 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...
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Kate Seow
Sep 12, 20192 min
Prosecco & 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...
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Kate Seow
Mar 2, 20194 min
Spotlight on Fairtrade Gold
EDIT: (February 2023) Due to changes brought in by Fairtrade Gold, I am no longer a Fairtrade registered goldsmith. I am currently...
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Kate Seow
Dec 13, 20182 min
Jewellery 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...
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Kate Seow
Nov 15, 20182 min
Get Organised for Christmas - Gifts
Christmas 2017 was the first time that I had to "do Christmas" - you know, get presents, put everyone up, feed everyone, keep them...
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Kate Seow
Oct 13, 20184 min
Behind 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...
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Kate Seow
Sep 13, 20182 min
What'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...
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