June 2, 2011 | Posted by Kate
It takes time to create a bespoke piece of jewellery, from deciding to commission a piece and meeting the designer to selecting the final design, being involved with the gemstones selection, and following the production processes; including modelling the patterns, casting the precious metal, cleaning up, Assay, setting and polishing. But I think it is [...]
Categories: Gemstones and Precious Metals |
Tags: 18ct, bespoke, design, designing, Diamonds, earrings, gold, Kate Thorley, precious, Sapphires, Unique jewellery |
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January 21, 2011 | Posted by Kate
Thought you might like to see some of the other work Zoe and I have collaborated on. We have been designing the prestigious WHA trophies since 2006, the winning projects are presented with the sterling silver trophy and a £10,000 World Habitat Award by the Building and Social Housing Foundation. The Awards are presented to Innovative [...]
Categories: Nest Creates News |
Tags: Awards, commissioned, design, designing, Nest Creates, silver |
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September 28, 2010 | Posted by Kate
Nest Creates jewellery featured in the latest issue of the World Wide Weddings magazine as the first step to A-list Style. “Having anything specially created for you and knowing that it is completely unique, feels like the ultimate luxury, but can be more affordable than you think,” say Kate Thorley and Zoe Youngman
Categories: Nest Creates News |
Tags: commissioned, design, engagement, Jewellery, Kate Thorley, nest, Nest Creates, nestcreates, proposal, Unique jewellery, wedding, World wide weddings, Zoe Youngman |
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September 16, 2010 | Posted by Zoe
Why Produce Jewellery Design?The purpose of art and design in today’s society with particular reference to jewellery.
Categories: Inspiration, Rants! |
Tags: art, design, Jewellery |
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September 10, 2010 | Posted by Zoe
Buy Less, Choose Well. You deserve to own beautiful pieces of designer jewellery that will last more than a lifetime.
Categories: Buying Jewellery: advice, Rants! |
Tags: design, designer jewellery, Jewellery, nest, Vivienne Westwood, wedding |
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September 1, 2010 | Posted by Zoe
Where can I find unusual and unique jewellery? Apparently not on most British high streets…
Categories: Rants!, Trends |
Tags: design, designer, individual, Jewellery, unique |
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August 17, 2010 | Posted by Zoe
Jewellery or dogs: Man’s best friend?
Categories: Inspiration |
Tags: celebrate, creates, design, dogs, Jewellery, love, nest, Nest Creates, relationship |
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August 9, 2010 | Posted by Zoe
Home studio envy! A gorgous garden workspace.
Categories: Inspiration, Trends |
Tags: autumn winter 2010/11, design, garden, home studio, office, Trends |
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