2020
Happy New year to you all! This January I have been reflecting upon 2019 & developing goal maps for the new year ahead! Each year I set goals for my business, I wish you reach, to help me focus & develop my practice.
I am so grateful for all of your support, without you all I couldn’t be making Little Joy designs become a reality! It seems that buying from independent makers & artists is becoming increasingly more important to the market, and thanks to shop small campaigning & other pop up events, we involve ourselves in, we are so grateful for the support shown to keeping us going!
I am so happy to have the diary all ready filling up with beautiful bespoke commissions for the year ahead, including wedding ring commissions, its all getting vey exciting!
I have been working upon a small selection of completely bespoke designs recently that I shall be sharing in early February, just in time for Valentines & Mothers day!
I have just added the KITE Ring design(no.27) to the shop, as featured in the Curious Wedding Fair Directory 2020.
This completely bespoke Natural Diamond is 1.25ct (8mm x 5.9mm) is handcuff and sits within a simple fine 4 claw design in 9ct Rose Gold. 1.5mm round Gauge Ring tapers toward stone to 1.2mm. It’s highly polished and made to a size L, which is a universal medium UK finger size. This ring can be resized to any specific size requirements on the purchase, at no further cost.
I am really excited to present some new earrings & ring designs to the shop over the next few weeks, including new workshop dates for Spring/ Summer 2020, so you can start planning your relaxing getaway holidays to the Isle of Wight, UK, as soon as possible!
I also wanted to share with you some beautiful photographs from a recent wedding shoot we took part in, by photographers Bamboo Shoots
Venue by: New Barn Farm
Flowers by: The Floral Boutique
Wedding Dress by: Karen Dornellie
I am feeling excited and ready to bring you a wealth of new designs and opportunities to view the collections at a variety of new events we shall be involved in this year! Here we go!!!!!
CHAMPAGNE & DIAMONDS
Here at Little Joy, I am in the middle of my busiest wedding season to date! As I approach my 8th anniversary of Business, I have spent time this week reflecting on some of my wonderful experiences & the achievements I have made alongside growing two humans in my belly it’s no wonder I feel so tired but it’s been so worth it! I took the time to look through my portfolio, to see a visual improvement in practice and recognising the style that’s grown organically as I have developed.
I would like to introduce you to two rings I am really passionate about this season that has proved most popular. Each piece I design is made to fit the last so you can pretty much buy any piece of little joy and it shall compliment another in my collection. I wanted to develop a wedding ring set that was equally beautiful worn alone or as a composition. The PEAR ring is available in Yellow, White, Rose Gold & Platinum. All 9ct & 18ct Golds are Fairtrade Gold.
The PEAR cut diamond is a beautiful cut alternative to a round cut diamond, this piece sits beautifully alone or apart of a set. Perfect for an engagement ring or that extra special gift. 1.5mm round gauge ring shank tapers toward stone to knife edge point 1.1mm
3 claw set Pear Diamond. SI1 E colour 50pt 0.50ct Pear Cut Diamond ~ Conflict Free Diamond * mined in Australia
The DIAMOND ARC Ring was designed as a wedding band but has also proved popular as a special treat ring for many who want a complimentary ring stacker. I designed the Arc to harmoniously sit with a multitude of universal rings. You can also choose from Champagne Rose cut diamonds or brilliant cut clear clarity diamonds. I have mixed diamonds in the photo attached and pushing these boundaries has opened many eyes. I have mixed diamond cut within a set of jewellery for years and although traditionally frowned upon as you can see the subtlety in the delicate shades compliment one another very well.
The Diamond Arc is the perfect composition with a round/pear cut stone sat within. * works well with our SUN engagement ring, DARLING Rose Cut Ring, or PEAR diamond Ring. Available:
Rose Cut Diamonds * as shown in the photograph
Colour – Champagne
VS1 clarity colour E
Carat 0.11ct each
( approx 2.3mm ) or Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Colour – E-F
VS1 clarity
Carat 0.11ct each
(Approx 2.3mm )
The ring is 1.5mm round gauge. 5 x 2.3mm Rub Over set stones, 0.11ct each.
I feel at this point of my journey with Little Joy the design ideas are in full flow! The possibilities are endless and I am totally dedicated to my practice more now than ever. I am so excited to share with you more wedding rings designs I am working upon alongside my bespoke commissions. I aim to add a bespoke portfolio to my website to give clients more insight into my daily making challenges! For now, remember you can follow me on a daily basis upon Instagram @littlejoyjeweller.
Thank you all for your ongoing support & many congratulations to my couples, your trust in me is so humbling and each and every order is a complete honour. Lauren – Design / Maker / Goldsmith
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LOVE IS IN THE AIR
Little Joy has started the year with a huge response to our bespoke jewellery selections! We can’t thank you enough for choosing us to make your jewellery. We have been working alongside Provenance to help tell our story and provide an easy platform for you to find out about the journey of your jewellery from gold mine to Benchpeg. We shall be sharing our provenance journey later this month via links in each product section of the pieces you are interested in purchasing.
We have been working on a new set of layering necklace with hand engraved illustrations and beautiful stones, perfect for Every occasion & each piece is available for your customisation. * There’s still time to order for your Mother’s Day gifts!
Wedding season is suddenly approaching & the diary is filling up with beautiful commissions for the whole wedding package. If you would like to book a consultation with Little Joy, in the studio, via Skype or telephone conversation you can email Little Joy today. From Engagement Rings to wedding bands to precious gifts for the family.
We have a new collection about to be introduced to our range that we are super excited about! The collection consists of 2 ring designs that can be adapted with your own choice of precious stones! Choose the Carat, Colours, Cuts & Clarity of your own stones in the studio + showroom!!
KIN // New Collection
Each year, wedding seasons are growing and growing, and we are so proud to announce that this year's has been our busiest so far! We are already taking bookings for weddings in 2020. Our portfolio is continuously growing and our skills are just getting stronger.
I want to thank each and everyone who has ordered from Little Joy Jewellery that has helped us raise awareness of our small creative business. Producing bespoke wedding jewellery from rings to unique gifts is such a privilege as a designer and maker. Our new collection, KIN is a harmonious addition to our Little Joy range. Inspired by a combination of previous designs and encouraging new ways to relate the pieces to the body. The KINDRED necklace can be worn front and back of the body & can be customised with addition of diamonds or engraving. Perfect for a special backless wedding dress and then an ongoing wearable piece of jewellery that can be worn on the front for alternative occasions.
DIAMOND REED earrings are our luxury addition to our precious minimals range. Diamonds are set flush in each side of the earrings giving understated sparkle to one of our best seeking earring designs. Each element of our KIN range is made to order. Designed with weddings in mind, however these timeless designs are versatile and can be worn from wedding day to beyond.
Photos were modelled & captured by Timi Eross & Tom Smith * Full Collection now available on littlejoyjewellery.com