The traditional twist design is one that’s really popular as an engagement ring shape, and one that many (including me) jewellers/goldsmiths/silversmiths/metal bashers have put their own stamp on and made part of their collections.

Last Saturday, I welcomed the first couple into my studio to make their own wedding rings since the start of lockdown, and I won’t pretend that I wasn’t feeling just a bit nervous about it all.

This week has been the first in my new studio. I haven’t moved far, just about 10 meters away, but I now have a bigger and more “Covid-safe” space, and also a door onto the main public area at Taurus Crafts, so hopefully it’ll make it a bit easier for you all to find me!

Hi! It’s hard to believe that we’re almost at the end of week 10 of lockdown! The weeks are flying by, and its June on Monday!! 

** UPDATE - I’ve had a lot of people asking how to measure their ring size, and obviously the best way is to go to a jeweller’s, but we all know that’s not possible at the moment. So, an alternative way is to use a printable ring sizer, of which there’s a couple in this guide to choosing a wedding ring: 

OK, so I think it’s taken me a few days to get my head around what’s going on at the moment. As you may already know, 10 months ago, I moved out of my home workshop and into a studio at a craft centre. I did this, partly because we were moving anyway, but mainly so that I could offer “Make Your Own Wedding Ring” workshops. 

It’s been brilliant, and as well as welcoming several lovely couples into my work space to make their rings,

I’ve been so busy since moving Anna Fine Jewellery to it’s new home at Taurus Crafts that I’ve let my blog writing slip, and I certainly didn’t think I’d ever be having to write about how I’m going to be managing my business as the UK virtually goes into lockdown, but hey, here I am…

A few weeks ago, as well as moving house, I also moved business, into a “slightly bigger than before” studio at Taurus Crafts. It’s visits by appointment only, as I’m not in the shopping area, but this definitely has it’s advantages...one of those being the fact that I can have my weekends off!