I'm usually working on several pieces at one time. There are different stages in my work which makes this a sensible approach. For example, at the design stage I often meet clients to discuss designs or communicate by post and email, which might result in sourcing stones, producing drawings or modelling on the bench.

I also make speculative work i.e. pieces I want to make and offer for sale. (I have a small stock of finished work available for purchase - see items for sale in the main menu) The design stage can be quick, take a few weeks or even take place over several months, depending on the availability of stones and my client.

When a piece has been constructed, it has to be hallmarked (which takes place before polishing and the setting of stones). Hallmarking can take as long as two to three weeks close to Christmas but it is usually around a week. It is also an expensive process for a designer-maker like me who produces single pieces, as the Assay Office has a minimum charge and is really geared to large scale production. If I can gather a few pieces together for hallmarking this helps reduce costs. It's worth mentioning that hallmarking is a test of the quality of the precious metal, not the quality of the making. I work in all the precious metals – silver, palladium, gold and platinum and use a wide range of precious and semi precious stones sourced from stone merchants I have dealt with for many years.

Two silver jewellery boxes. These are going to be very special boxes for special rings. One is round with a highly polished concave top which will reflect a flower shaped knob set with a black pearl in the top. The other is at the design stage. I'm making these boxes for the Makers Guild in Wales Christmas Exhibition.

An 18ct white gold and oval (certificated D VVS2) diamond engagement ring and matching wedding ring - this is currently on my bench. Nearly finished. Wedding ring to fit is underway.

A platinum wedding ring. A silver and textured silver and  blue topaz ring.

A silver pendant set with three tsavorite stones to match an engagement ring I recently made.

A textured bangle in 9ct gold set with rubies.

I'm also working on the design of a new necklace, bangle and brooch.

Recently finished work

An 18ct and amethyst ring. This piece is finished.

An 18ct gold and three emerald ring (emeralds supplied by my client). This ring is finished.

An 18ct yellow gold ring with an oval sapphire recovered from another ring.  This piece is finished.

A tanzanite and silver organic ring. This is a commission and on my bench. See item 290 in the ring section. This ring is finished.

A silver bangle which combines Celtic and organic influences. It will have five diamonds set in it and the piece will be rhodium plated. This is a commission. This piece is finished. See item 318 in the ring section. This piece is finished.

An 18ct gold and tanzanite ring. This has an organic feel to it and is an 18th birthday present. This is a commission. This piece is finished.See item 290 in the ring section.

An 18ct white gold wedding ring which is designed to fit the engagement ring. This ring has a flush set diamond. This is a commission. This piece is finished.

A 14ct gold and tsavourite ring. (14ct as it is an American commission). This piece is finished and has been sent to America.

An 18ct yellow gold wedding ring again fitting the diamond engagement ring. This is a commission. This piece is finished. See item 320 in the wedding ring section.

A silver & flush set sapphire organic wedding ring which fits an organically shaped engagement ring - this is a commission. this piece is finished.