Keeping Handmade Jewellery Sustainable: A Heartfelt Update

I wanted to take a moment to share something openly with you.

Over the past year, the cost of silver and other raw materials I use in my jewellery has risen sharply. Silver, in particular, is being used more and more in things like solar panels, electronics, and clean energy infrastructure. This growing demand, combined with limited supply, has pushed prices higher than I’ve ever experienced.

To give a concrete example: on January 26th 2025, the price of raw silver was £24.84 per ounce. Today, it stands at £80.18 — over three times the price of the core material I use to make each piece.

I want to be completely open with you: raising my prices is genuinely the last thing I want to do. I’ve spent a long time trying to absorb these increases, but at my current prices, I can’t even afford to buy enough silver to replace the pieces I’ve already sold. Continuing at these prices would make it impossible to restock and keep making jewellery. This change isn’t about profit — it’s about keeping the work sustainable so I can continue making jewellery by hand, with care and intention.

To continue creating handmade pieces with the quality and attention you expect, I need to adjust my prices starting 1st February.

What isn’t changing:

• The materials are the same quality as always

• Every piece is still made by hand, by me

• I’m not cutting corners or switching to cheaper alternatives

This adjustment is simply about covering the real cost of the materials and the time that goes into each piece, so I can continue making jewellery in a way that feels honest, grounded, and sustainable.

I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who supports handmade work and understands what goes on behind the scenes. Your support allows me to keep creating slowly, by hand, and with care. If you ever want to ask questions about materials or pricing, I’m always happy to talk.