What to do with heirloom jewellery you don’t wear and how to modernise it
| Do you have jewellery you’ve inherited or bought over the years, which isn’t your style? Or maybe you’re curious about how jewellery is made?
In this talk Ruth will share: ● stories behind precious sentimental jewellery pieces and how they are turned into something new ● how white gold is made from yellow gold and vica versa ● fun facts about gemstones and what to look out for ● the truth about diamonds (are they REALLY rare?) and other gemstones ● how a male dominated jewellery industry has shaped designs and customer experience You will also have the opportunity to bring along your own jewellery pieces for a live Q and A. Find out about the gemstones and how you could transform your sentimental jewellery pieces in the future, as well as the process behind repairs. Ruth Chipperfield is a goldsmith and fine jewellery designer, with a science background. She launched her business, Ruth Mary Jewellery, as a result of a Narcolepsy diagnosis and a 3 year period during which her husband was her full-time carer. Ruth is known for designing less ordinary jewellery, which includes a pair of earrings worn by famous singer, Katherine Jenkins.
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