An autumnal playlist with some Halloween themed tunes sprinkled through. Enjoy, Melanie xo   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6cKjRCOL3t0bzbEAf0TkeY?si=e3c788e772474e1d

However you choose to pronounce it - peridot or peridoh - this zingy, zesty and vibrant gem is one of my absolute favourites. Click the image below for your gemstone guide.   Enjoy, Melanie xo...

Want to know more about the beautiful soft sheen of the moonstone, or the dramatic colour change in alexandrite? Well I have made you another little fact sheet to get you started - just click...

In the hope of tempting the sun to come out for more than 5 minutes, I'm sharing my sun/spring/weather inspired playlist (made whilst watching the rain crash against the window!) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5AfaYrq5Fn6y66YqzAtanU?si=JNZCjtWtSo2reb6K4edRqA Whether you listen on a...

Used to help navigate rough seas, cure seasickness and give eternal youth, aquamarine has myths and legends abound. . I've created a guide about the March birthstone, just click the image below to download the printable pdf....

Amethyst - a cure for drunkenness? The path to inner peace? I'm not sure about either of those things, but amethyst is certainly an alluringly beautiful stone. Available in may shades and cuts, I've written...

Gemstones are fascinating. I think so anyway; geologically, symbolically, historically, politically, chemically, there are so many facets (see what I did there?!)  So I'm making a series of downloadable guides. This month's focus is the garnet,...

I have to say that I’m missing shows more than I had anticipated. Working in a solitary environment generally suits me very well but the regular and intense bursts of interaction, both with makers and...

I have been busy organising a little something to help raise some cheer and do some good, in the form of a charity raffle. I have gathered together donations from highly esteemed makers and created...

Hello, I hope that you are keeping safe and well. Perhaps you are, like me, finding it easy to become overwhelmed with everything that is going on right now? I thought I would update you...

So your silver earrings are looking a bit lack lustre, or your necklace is looking a bit tired and tarnished and you want to get it back to its former glory? No problem, there are...

Whenever I exhibit I get asked about the name of the company. People often think it is a Japanese word, but in fact Kokkino is the Greek word for red. The beautiful island of Corfu...

Last Christmas I was lucky enough to be  invited to take part in the Dazzle Jewellery exhibition at the Oxo Tower in London. My jewellery is now for sale via their website lovedazzle, along with...

My most recent collection was inspired by a ring that belonged to my Grandma Vera. She wasn't an ostentatious jewellery wearer, having a few pieces that she wore regularly and some very interesting things tucked...

Honestly, I'm embarrassed at how long it has taken me to write a blog post, it is a routine I intended to start and yet...didn't quite. So, although will not be a long and in...