In this first episode of Little Gems, David tells us about how he was inspired to create his Menhir collection, by a medicine walk, a cold ear and a load of sheep. Emma witters on about her new studio plus an ongoing commission involving some very fine polishing with cocktail sticks!
On a personal level, there’s insight into life as a sister of twins from Emma. David talks about his favourite new gemstones and who he believes is worth following on social media.
In this episode Emma and David talk about:
• Find out a bit of who Emma and David are and how they became jewellers. • The importance of taking time out of our day to day lives to allow creativity to blossom. • How stepping outside the box can give you the inspiration you need to come up with something new. • Who you might like to follow on Social Media. • How to work out technical challenges in innovative ways. • The new ways Emma and David are pushing themselves in their creative practice how that is feeding into their jewellery collections.
To find out more about Emma and David find us on Instagram and Facebook and please take a look at our upcoming workshops and of course our jewellery collections:
Emma https://www.instagram.com/the.jewellery.makers/ https://www.thejewellerymakers.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/thejewellerymakers
David https://www.instagram.com/davidjlillyjewellery/ https://www.davidjlilly.com/
Join us next time for a very interesting episode about a tippy top secret project that David and Emma worked together on in 2021 - you won’t want to miss this one!
This episode your hosts have a catch-up on their respective summers and what they’ve been making and doing over the last couple of weeks.
In this epsiode you'll hear:
David J Lilly
Website
Angela Benjamin
Website
Our makers-to-follow recommendations this week are:
Ange's recommendations is textile artist Donna Lynch @studio_ashay
David's recommendation is the jeweller Thierry Vendome @thierry_vendomme
Join us next time for more insight into our creative processes, latest projects and how 2023 is moving along.
Want to submit a question?
Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: littlegemsonjewellery@gmail.com
Our hosts are reunited after a lengthy separation. David is settling into Canadian life and Ange is recovering from a cold.
In this epsiode you hear:
David J Lilly
Website
Angela Benjamin
Website
Our makers-to-follow recommendations this week are:
Ange's recommendations are Pepe Tools @pepetools_usa and Penny of Amanti Argenti @amanti_argenti
David's recommendation is Dahna, known as Madame Mak @madame.mak_jewellery
Join us next time for more insight into our creative processes, latest projects and how 2023 is moving along.
Want to submit a question?
Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: littlegemsonjewellery@gmail.com
This is the concluding part of Ange's interview with goldsmith Russell Lownsbrough who she knows from Morley College. Russell is a well established specialist in wax carving for jewellery and miniature sculptures. Furthermore Russell is the author of ‘Wax carving for Jewellers’, a new and essential guide to all budding wax carvers.
In this episode you'll:
David J Lilly
Website
Ange Benjamin
Website
Russell Lounsborough
Wax Carving Website
Personal Website
If you’re in the North of the UK in September you can see Russell’s work at Goldsmiths Fair North @goldsmithsnorth
RUSSELL'S INSPIRERS ARE:
Rene Lalique, the greatest jeweller of all time.
Georges Fouquet
Kevin Coates
Gerda Flockinger
John Paul Miller
Lydia Courteille
Richard Mawdsley
Wendy Ramshaw
Solange Azagury Partridge
Patrick Woodroffe
Alphonse Mucha
Rodney Matthews
Ian Gibson
Alan Aldridge
Martin Bower
Arthur Rackham
Edmund Dulac
Boris Vallejo
Frank Frazetta
Antonio Canova
Auguste Rodin
Umberto Boccione
Join us next time for more insight into our creative processes, latest projects and how 2023 is moving along.
Want to submit a question?
Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: littlegemsonjewellery@gmail.com
In this part one of two episodes Ange is chatting to goldsmith Russell Lownsbrough who she knows from Morley College. Russell is a well established specialist in wax carving for jewellery and miniature sculptures. Furthermore Russell is the author of ‘Wax carving for Jewellers’, a new and essential guide to all budding wax carvers.
In this episode you'll:
David J Lilly
Website
Ange Benjamin
Website
Russell Lounsborough
Wax Carving Website
Personal Website
If you’re in the North of the UK in September you can see Russell’s work at Goldsmiths Fair North @goldsmithsnorth
RUSSELL'S INSPIRERS ARE:
Rene Lalique, the greatest jeweller of all time.
Georges Fouquet
Kevin Coates
Gerda Flockinger
John Paul Miller
Lydia Courteille
Richard Mawdsley
Wendy Ramshaw
Solange Azagury Partridge
Patrick Woodroffe
Alphonse Mucha
Rodney Matthews
Ian Gibson
Alan Aldridge
Martin Bower
Arthur Rackham
Edmund Dulac
Boris Vallejo
Frank Frazetta
Antonio Canova
Auguste Rodin
Umberto Boccione
Join us next time for more insight into our creative processes, latest projects and how 2023 is moving along.
Want to submit a question?
Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: littlegemsonjewellery@gmail.com
This week, David is back in Canada and Ange is in sunny London. The pair catch up on what they’ve been doing over the past month and how experimenting is good.
In this episode you'll learn:
David J Lilly
Website
Angela Benjamin
Website
Our makers-to-follow recommendations this week are:
Ange's recommendation is the Forge in London, their instagram feed is @theforgespace
David's recommendation is Ukranian jeweller Tanya Kolydata. Her instagram feed is @kolyada.t
Join us next time for more insight into our creative processes, latest projects and how 2023 is moving along.
Want to submit a question?
Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: littlegemsonjewellery@gmail.com
This episode it's David's turn to chat with another creative peron, and this time that person is jeweller Kim Styles. Kim and David know one another as they both took part in different series of the BBC TV show All That Glitters. David 'gets under thr skin' of what Kim is up to in her studio and what makes her tick.
In this episode you'll:
David J Lilly
Website
Ange Benjamin
Website
Kim Styles
Website
Join us next time for more insight into our creative processes, latest projects and how 2023 is moving along.
Want to submit a question?
Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: littlegemsonjewellery@gmail.com
This time Ange is chatting to Louise Seijen Ten Hoorn, jewellery designer and tutor. The conversation coincides with the publication of Louise’s first book ‘Design for Jewellery Makers’. Apologies for the sound quality, but we hope you still enjoy listening.
In this episode you'll:
David J Lilly
Website
Ange Benjamin
Website
Louise Seijen Ten Hoorn
Recycled Parcel Chellenge
Join us next time for more insight into our creative processes, latest projects and how 2023 is moving along.
Want to submit a question?
Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: littlegemsonjewellery@gmail.com
This time around Ange and David are chatting about what they are currently up to in their respective workshops, whether that is stained glass, work that Ange is doing as part of her scholarship at Morley College, wax carving, international clients or competitions. It's all more jewellery waffle.
In this episode you'll learn:
David J Lilly
Website
Ange Benjamin
Website
Our makers-to-follow recommendations this week are:
Ange's recommendation is the silversmith portal of Georg Jenson @georgjensen
David's recommendation is his rug designer friend Helen Yardley @helenyardleystudio
Join us next time for more insight into our creative processes, latest projects and how 2023 is moving along.
Want to submit a question?
Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: littlegemsonjewellery@gmail.com
This episode Ange and David are all silly names and giggles. They discusss collection naming and other aspects of jewellery making that are not seen by the buying public.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL:
David J Lilly
Website
Ange Benjamin
Website
Our 'makers-to-follow recommendations this week are both jewellers:
Ange's recommendations are the fine jewellery portal @chroic.uk and Aurelie Dellasanta @aureliedellasanta
David's recommendation is the Metalsmith Society @metalsmithsociety
Join us next time for more insight into our creative processes, latest projects and how 2023 is moving along.
Want to submit a question?
Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: littlegemsonjewellery@gmail.com
David is flying solo this episode and is excited to chat to Canadian Jeweller Amanda Galiffi who is based in Ontario. David and Amanda have been following each other on Instagram for a few years, and had attempted to meet earlier this year.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL:
David J Lilly
Website
Ange Benjamin
Website
Sky Gems Designs by Amanda Galiffi
Website
Join us next time for more insight into our creative processes, latest projects and how 2023 is moving along.
Want to submit a question?
Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: littlegemsonjewellery@gmail.com
The dynamic duo are both in the same time zone at last - David is back in the UK for a while. So, the pair catch up on the past two weeks and what they’ve been up to and how they have overcome certain thorny questions about running a jewellery (or any small) business.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL:
David J Lilly
Website
Ange Benjamin
Website
Our 'makers-to-follow recommendations this week are both jewellers:
Ange's recommendation is Steven Goldsmith @goldpolishingguru
David's recommendation is a lapidarist with a difference @steventylerthedesigner
Join us next time for more insight into our creative processes, latest projects and how 2023 is moving along.
Want to submit a question?
Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: littlegemsonjewellery@gmail.com
In this latest episode you'll find David enjoying yet another amazing Canadian location, while Ange is in full-swing with the various courses she’s taking as part of her scholarship back in the UK. Together they chat about their respective journeys over teh past few weeks (and looking forward) and what's driving both of them at the moment.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL:
David J Lilly
Website
Ange Benjamin
Website
Our makers-to-follow recommendations this week are both jewellers:
Ange's recommendation is @paulwellsmetals - expert fold-forming silversmith
David's recommendation is @danacadesignstudio - a jewellery design studio and creator of Instagram's annual 'Battle of the Rings'.
Join us next time for more insight into our creative processes, latest projects and how 2023 is moving along.
Want to submit a question?
Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: littlegemsonjewellery@gmail.com
David and Ange are reunited for this episode. David is continuing his Canadian adventure and gives an update on his new location and job prospects, Ange tells us what she has been up to in London.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL:
David J Lilly
Website
Ange Benjamin
Website
Our makers-to-follow recommendations this week are both jewellers:
Ange's recommendation is @franonumah - silversmith
David's recommendation is @samontecruzstudios - all round talented creative
Join us next time for more insight into our creative processes, latest projects and how 2023 is moving along.
Want to submit a question?
Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: littlegemsonjewellery@gmail.com
Ange is flying solo this episode and is excited to chat to German Jeweller Cassandra Kudoke who is based in Cologne. Ange has been following Cassandra on Instagram for a few years and has been looking forward to finding out more about Cassandra’s amazing work.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL:
David J Lilly
Website
Ange Benjamin
Website
Cassaandra Kudoke
Join us next time for more insight into our creative processes, latest projects and how 2023 is moving along.
Want to submit a question?
Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: littlegemsonjewellery@gmail.com
This time David and Ange chat about the joys of being abroad and what inspires them about their travels. David talks about his stained glass work and Ange what is going on as parts of her Scholarship at Morley College.
David J Lilly
Website
Ange Benjamin
Website
Our makers-to-follow recommendations this week are all jewellers:
Ange's recommendation is @theresiatracy - jewellery designer/maker
David's recommendation is fine jeweller Susan Kun of @susan.kun.1
Join us next time for more insight into our creative processes, latest projects and how 2023 is moving along.
Want to submit a question?
Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: littlegemsonjewellery@gmail.com
This time around David chats with Welsh jeweller Lee Appleby. David and Lee know one another as they both took part in the BBC TV series All That Glitters - Lee in series 1 and David in series 2. David asks Lee a variety of life and jewellery related questions with one daft question in the mix.
David J Lilly
Website
Ange Benjamin
Website
Lee Appleby
Website
YouTube
Join us next time for more insight into our creative processes, latest projects and plans for 2023!
Want to submit a question?
Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: littlegemsonjewellery@gmail.com
With David now in Canada and Ange happily ensconsed in Bligty, they chat about their respective Christmas and New Year activities, in the USA and London.
In this episode you'll:
David J Lilly
Website
Ange Benjamin
Website
Our makers-to-follow recommendations this week are all jewellers:
Ange's recommendations are her soon-to-be ethical gem cutter Fiona Haines FGA of @wisefiggems and also Adi Toch of @aditoch_metalwork, who is an artist and metalsmith
David's recommendation is Maria Eugénia Quartin Graça of @eugenia_vscncls. Eugenia is an jewellery blogger.
Join us next time for more insight into our creative processes, latest projects and plans for 2023!
Want to submit a question?
Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: littlegemsonjewellery@gmail.com
As makers with outdoor studios, David and Ange chat about the current perils of winter working, what they have in their current and future making schedules and what they intend to get up to in the cold!
David J Lilly
Website
Ange Benjamin
Website
Our makers-to-follow recommendations this week are all jewellers:
Ange's recommendation is Mazzi Odu @mazziod. Mazzi is a jewellery journalist, with a great recent article on the history of brooches.
David's recommendation is Lisa Lister @sassylisalister. Lisa is an author, artist, editor and Sourcer-ress. She's also a ritual and ceremony guide-ess. Lisa finds the Venusian in ALL things.
Join us next time for more insight into our creative processes, latest projects and plans for 2023!
Want to submit a question?
Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: littlegemsonjewellery@gmail.com
In this episode David welcomes Angela of Ange B Designs as the new co-host of the podcast.
Ange starts by sharing her journey into jewellery: from her memories of being a creative child in a family of makers, to her career detour from full-time physiotherapist to art school student, and how that led her to her current status of jewellery designer maker with her own small business.
Ange talks about the DeBeers Group Jewellery Scholarship which she was recently awarded and what she hopes to gain from it, over the next year.
David and Ange discuss the pros and cons of selling handmade jewellery - whether that be in-person selling or via online platforms, like Etsy.
Both David and Ange enjoy other creative disciplines and we learn about a couple of other creatives that Ange hopes to interview on future episodes of the podcast.
•Learn about Ange’s journey into jewellery making
•Ange talks about the DeBeers Group Jewellery Scholarship which she was recently awarded and what she hopes to gain from it, over the next year
•David and Ange discuss the pros and cons of selling handmade jewellery - whether that be in-person selling or via online platforms, like Etsy
•David and Ange discuss their creative influences
•Hear about our hosts stockists and gallery commitments
David J Lilly
Website
Ange Benjamin
Ange Benjamin Instagram
Angela Benjamin Website
Our makers-to-follow recommendations this week are all jewellers:
Amanda Li Hope @amandalihope is a London-based fine jeweller who specializes in precision made wedding and engagement rings
Cassandra Kudoke @cassandrakudoke is a fine jewellery from Cologne, Germany.
David’s recommendation is @youngsilverlondon who makes great reels of his creative process.
Join us next time for more insight into our creative processes, latest projects and plans for 2023!
Want to submit a question?
Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: littlegemsonjewellery@gmail.com
This is Emma and David’s last podcast together as they conclude their All That Glitters journey and discuss what has been going on for each of them over teh last few months. Emma and David also chat about their future plans, both personally and creatively.
David
As David gets ready to set off on a fabulous adventure he tells all about his trip across America and Canada. David also announces the new co-presenter, Angela Benjamin, who will be taking over from Emma on the podcast.
Emma
Emma reveals her plans to open a showroom in her new extended studio space at Sunny Bank Mills in Leeds and prepares to get cracking on Christmas orders and shopping for her large brood.
Want to find out more about Emma and David?
Emma
Website
Mailing List
David
Website
Instagram and Websites
Ange Benjamin Instagram
Angela Benjamin Website
Xander Gem Collection Instagram
Xander Gem Collection Etsy Page
Join next time to meet Angela Benjamin, the new co-host and discover stuff about her work and creative drive.
Want to submit a question?
Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: littlegemsonjewellery@gmail.com
David interviews Sonny about his jewellery journey. They discuss how Sonny being a competitor on the original series 1 All That Glitters drove him forward as a jeweller in an incredibly positive way.
The Backstory
Sonny tells David about how he works and where he started out making jewellery.
The influences
Sonny talks about his ‘rustic fine’ style of jewellery and how he feels that his personal style flows through everything he does in the workshop.
Want to find out more about Sonny and his making and inspirations?
Emma
Website
David
Website
Sonny Bailey-Aird
Website
YouTube
Join next time to hear a big announcement from Emma and David.
Want to submit a question?
Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: emmaanddavidslittlegems@gmail.com
Emma interviews Jack Mitchell, another finalsit on All That Glitters, about his time in the competition and his jewellery story. The Backstory Jack talks about how he started making jewellery as a child with his goldsmith Dad, and how his struggles at school ultimately led him back to the bench as a young adult, plus discovering a whole new world to explore. The influences Jack talks about his love of travel and discovery, digging for opals and building structure with gold and silver. Want to find out more about Jack and his jewellery journey? Hear about how Jack went from being totally discouraged from learning, though his school years, to studying for a degree in jewellery making. Hear Jack talk about finding his passion and his understanding of how he learns with his hands. Find out which was Jack’s favourite 'make' in the All That Glitters workshop. Hear about Jack’s takeaway from the All That Glitters experience. Hear Jack’s big ideas for his next projects and a pitch for another TV Show!
Emma https://www.instagram.com/emma.white.jewellery (instagram.com/emma.white.jewellery) https://www.thejewellerymakers.co.uk/ (https://www.thejewellerymakers.co.uk/) https://www.facebook.com/thejewellerymakers (https://www.facebook.com/thejewellerymakers) David https://www.instagram.com/davidjlillyjewellery/ (https://www.instagram.com/davidjlillyjewellery/) https://www.davidjlilly.com/ (https://www.davidjlilly.com/) Jack Mitchell http://www.jackmitchelljewellery.com (www.jackmitchelljewellery.com) http://www.instagram.com/jackmitchelljewellery (www.instagram.com/jackmitchelljewellery) http://www.facebook.com/jackmitchelljewellery (www.facebook.com/jackmitchelljewellery)
Join David next time to hear from another wonderful jeweller, Sonny Bailey-Aird, competitor in the original series of All That Glitters, and how his life and being a jeweller has moved on.
Do you have a question for us? Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: emmaanddavidslittlegems@gmail.com
David interviews Tianne Simmons - one of the other contestants from the BBC2 series All That Glitters. Together David and Tianne discuss all things jewellery that makes Tianne tick. The Backstory Tianne tells David about her inspirations, how she has followed in her Dad’s footsteps at the jewellery bench. The influences Tianne talks about her passions for motorbikes and all things articulated and how this inspires her jewellery designs. Want to find out more about Tianne and how she came to jewellery? Learn about the amazing piece that Tianne was inspired to make in lockdown. Hear Tianne’s thoughts on the All That Glitters experience. Get the lowdown on Tianne’s future plans.
Emma https://www.instagram.com/emma.white.jewellery (instagram.com/emma.white.jewellery) https://www.thejewellerymakers.co.uk/ (https://www.thejewellerymakers.co.uk/) https://www.facebook.com/thejewellerymakers (https://www.facebook.com/thejewellerymakers) David https://www.instagram.com/davidjlillyjewellery/ (https://www.instagram.com/davidjlillyjewellery/) https://www.davidjlilly.com/ (https://www.davidjlilly.com/)
Tianne Simmons https://www.instagram.com/tsfinejewellery/?hl=en (@tsfinejewellery)
Listen in next week as another guest jeweller joins Emma on the podcast for their Little Gems on Jewellery and Life.
Want to submit a question? Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: emmaanddavidslittlegems@gmail.com
Emma interviews Bonnie Hay about her time on All That Glitters and her journey through the jewellery world. The Backstory Bonnie talks about how she got into jewellery making after studying for a degree in fine art, how she learned from a wonderful community of jewellers and what inspires her to create her different collections of wearable art. The influences Bonnie talks about how her Mum and her love of a dangly, fun pairs of earrings still inspires Bonnie’s sense of fun in jewellery today, alongside her other influences, which also includes Birmingham’s rich history and architecture. Want to find out more about Bonnie and her creativity? Learn about Bonnie’s other creative talents and how her teaching at Birmingham City University, both challenges and reinforces her own creative energy. Find out more about Bonnie’s favourite challenge during her time in the All That Glitters workshop, and how she vogued with Katherine! Hear what Bonnie learned about herself through the ‘All That Glitters’ experience. Get the lowdown on Bonnie’s future plans to open a shop with her jeweller husband.
Emma https://www.instagram.com/emma.white.jewellery (instagram.com/emma.white.jewellery) https://www.thejewellerymakers.co.uk/ (https://www.thejewellerymakers.co.uk/) https://www.facebook.com/thejewellerymakers (https://www.facebook.com/thejewellerymakers) David https://www.instagram.com/davidjlillyjewellery/ (https://www.instagram.com/davidjlillyjewellery/) https://www.davidjlilly.com/ (https://www.davidjlilly.com/) Bonnie Hay http://www.bonniehayjewellery.com (www.bonniehayjewellery.com) http://www.instagram.com/troubled_maker (www.instagram.com/troubled_maker)
Join David and Tianne next week to find out more about Tianne and her love of jewellery, how she got on her path and what inspires her designs.
Want to submit a question? Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: emmaanddavidslittlegems@gmail.com
Yes it's the interview with Piers Carpenter, the WINNER of All That Glitters. David interviews Piers about his path into jewellery. The Backstory Piers reveals how he was always intrigued by jewellery and what age he was when his love of jewellery began. The influences Piers discusses his love of antique jewellery and what appeals to him about jewellery from bygone eras. Want to find out more about Piers and how he came to jewellery. Learn about Piers's attitude towards his own learning journey and how he pushes himself. Discover about how a goldsmith learns at the side of his master and Piers’s relationship with his ‘gaffer’. Hear what Piers learned about himself through the ‘All That Glitters’ experience. Get the lowdown on Piers’ future plans.
Emma https://www.instagram.com/emma.white.jewellery (instagram.com/emma.white.jewellery) https://www.thejewellerymakers.co.uk/ (https://www.thejewellerymakers.co.uk/) https://www.facebook.com/thejewellerymakers (https://www.facebook.com/thejewellerymakers) David https://www.instagram.com/davidjlillyjewellery/ (https://www.instagram.com/davidjlillyjewellery/) https://www.davidjlilly.com/ (https://www.davidjlilly.com/)
Piers Carpenter https://www.instagram.com/pierscarpenterjewellery/?hl=en (@pierscarpenterjewellery) https://pierscarpenterjewellery.com/ (https://pierscarpenterjewellery.com/)
Join Emma and Bonnie next week to find out more about Bonnie and how she became a jeweller and her thoughts on the All That Glitters experience.
Want to submit a question? Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: emmaanddavidslittlegems@gmail.com
It's all about the final of ALL THAT GLITTERS (series 2). Finalist Emma is interviewed by David and reveals her thoughts and feelings on competing in the FINAL of our favourite jewellery competition/talent show format TV programme, and explains the inspirations behind her designs. The Bestseller David asks Emma to explain the concept behind the ‘Ribbon of Life Sapphire Engagement Ring’. Emma talks about the very nature of marriage with it’s twists and turns and how the rhythm of life was represented within the design that she produced on the show. The Bespoke Emma and David talk about meeting the wonderful Shirley Ballas and what a fan girl moment that was for Emma - who loves to dance. They discuss how the ‘Queen of the Rhumba’ inspired Emma to make a necklace that was full of passion, love and fire. They talk about the quote stamped into the back of the necklace and what it means to Emma and why it was perfect for Shirley. Want the inside scoop? This is the place to get it direct from the contestants. Hear how it feels when it all goes well in the All That Glitters workshop. Discover more about the concepts and stories behind the designs. Hear what it has been like to be the subject of a debate on social media. Get Emma’s thoughts on the judges decision on the winner and how it felt at the time and what impact SocialMedia had on that. Get the Instagram handles for all the All That Glitters contestants
Emma https://www.instagram.com/emma.white.jewellery (instagram.com/emma.white.jewellery) https://www.thejewellerymakers.co.uk/ (https://www.thejewellerymakers.co.uk/) https://www.facebook.com/thejewellerymakers (https://www.facebook.com/thejewellerymakers) David https://www.instagram.com/davidjlillyjewellery/ (https://www.instagram.com/davidjlillyjewellery/) https://www.davidjlilly.com/ (https://www.davidjlilly.com/) INSTAGRAMS OF THE ATG CONTESTANTS: Steve Ali @road_from_damascus Nyanda Yekwai @soulvisionary_jewels Tianne Simmons @tsfinejewellery Bonnie Hay @troubled_maker Jack Mitchell @jackmitchelljewellery Piers Carpenter @pierscarpenterjewellery
Following on, David and Emma will now individualy be interviewing the other contestants over the next few weeks.
Want to submit a question? Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: emmaanddavidslittlegems@gmail.com
A rollercoaster ride for both Davidand Emma. Were they brave, ambitious or just plain old daft? With a very tight timeframe and sophisticated designs to execute Emma and David delve a little deeper into their experiences of filming the Semi-Final of ALL THAT GLITTERS Series 2. The Bestseller Mismatched Earrings. David talks about bringing his lapidary skills into the ATG workroom (along with his enormous drill!), whilst Emma reveals the inspiration behind her ‘Creative Energy’ design and how her head bursts on a daily basis, in both a positive and a negative way. The Bespoke Mismatched Cufflinks - for the client, Enoch, a hero on the streets of Birmingham, with passions that include Skiing, film and theatre. Emma discusses her own passion of figurative art and taking on a challenge to cast in place her diamonds, while David tells us about his technical difficulties around the cufflink rivets and how he managed to overcome those in such a tight timeframe. Want the inside scoop? This is the place to get it direct from the contestants. Hear how it feels to leave the All That Glitters workshop. Discover more about the concepts and stories behind the pieces. Learn more about the designs, from the designers themselves. Gain a deeper knowledge of what it is like to make jewellery under great pressure. Find out who David and Emma recommend following on social media.
Emma https://www.instagram.com/emma.white.jewellery (instagram.com/emma.white.jewellery) https://www.thejewellerymakers.co.uk/ (https://www.thejewellerymakers.co.uk/) https://www.facebook.com/thejewellerymakers (https://www.facebook.com/thejewellerymakers) David https://www.instagram.com/davidjlillyjewellery/ (https://www.instagram.com/davidjlillyjewellery/) https://www.davidjlilly.com/ (https://www.davidjlilly.com/)
INSTAGRAMS TO FOLLOW: @helenyardleystudio @draw_me_a_jewel
Technique of the week: Emma and David touch on the vast subject that is stone setting, from simple bezel sets, to setting pointy stones, to setting in molten gold and casting in place, plus star and flush setting, there’s plenty to cover from this week! Join Emma and David next week to hear about their thoughts on THE FINAL of ALL THAT GLITTERS and don’t forget to watch the show! BBC2, Thursday 29th September 9pm or catch up on iPlayer.
Contemporary Materials week. A peek behind the scenes into this fun episode of All That Glitters. David and Emma talk about the ‘Bestseller’ challenge to make a Statement Brooch and the ‘Bespoke’ challenge of the Architectural Ear Cuff for client Elliot, who is deaf and looking for an ear cuff that celebrates this important part of him. The Bestseller Emma and David reveal the inspiration behind their City of Birmingham inspired designs. David focused in on the BT tower and the myriad of domed shapes protruding from it, whilst Emma looked backwards to the story of a brave but ultimately disgraced soldier, George Ravenhill (V.C.) who was stripped of his Victoria Cross. The Bespoke David and Emma talk about their ear cuff designs and how they felt about using contemporary materials alongside the more traditional metals they are used to working with. They reflect on how each of them created something very different and what they were trying to capture in their designs. Want the inside scoop? This is the place to get it direct from the contestants. Discover more about using contemporary materials. Learn more about the designs, from the designers themselves. Gain a deeper knowledge of Pt. George Ravenhill V.C. and why his story was so interesting to Emma. Hear about David’s architectural influences and how that informed his brooch design. Find out who David and Emma recommend following on social media. Emma and David discuss their designs for Elliot's Earcuff. This week's technique is brooch pin making.
Emma https://www.instagram.com/emma.white.jewellery (instagram.com/emma.white.jewellery) https://www.thejewellerymakers.co.uk/ (https://www.thejewellerymakers.co.uk/) https://www.facebook.com/thejewellerymakers (https://www.facebook.com/thejewellerymakers) David https://www.instagram.com/davidjlillyjewellery/ (https://www.instagram.com/davidjlillyjewellery/) https://www.davidjlilly.com/ (https://www.davidjlilly.com/) INSTAGRAMS TO FOLLOW: @samanthabaines @unexpected.jewelry Technique of the week: Brooch pins - Emma and David talk about making a brooch pin, the importance of a satisfying ‘click’ and the benefits of using dental wire for the pin. Brooch wire supplier: KC Smith Ortho Ltd https://www.kcsmith.co.uk
Join Emma and David next week to hear about their thoughts on episode 5 of All That Glitters, the SEMI-FINAL and don’t forget to watch the show! BBC2, Thursday 22nd September 9pm or catch up on iPlayer.
Want to submit a question? Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: emmaanddavidslittlegems@gmail.com
A peek behind the scenes from the contestants themselves. David and Emma talk about the ‘Bestseller’ challenge of the Pearl Chain Necklace and the ‘Bespoke’ challenge of the Charm Bracelet to represent their fertility journey for clients Shema and Ian. TRIGGER WARNING - Emma talks about the loss of a child The Bestseller Emma and David reveal the historical inspiration behind their designs. David discusses the family tradition of gifting pearls to mark important life events for both of his Grandmothers. Emma delves into the history of pearls and how the introduction of cultured pearls changed the way they were used and perceived by not just jewellers but also those in the fashion world. The Bespoke David and Emma talk about their connection to the story behind the client’s story and how they wanted to represent that family using silver and gold. David explains how his charms represented the three children and Emma reveals what was going on with that gold charm and how she stole her daughter’s birthday Barbie to make her Fatima’s hand charm. Want the inside scoop? This is the place to get it direct from the contestants. Hear how it feels to end up near the bottom (when you think you’ve nailed it) Discover more about the technique of cuttlefish casting Learn more about the designs, from the designers themselves Gain an insight into the stories behind the designs Find out who this time David and Emma recommend following on social media
Emma https://www.instagram.com/emma.white.jewellery (instagram.com/emma.white.jewellery) https://www.thejewellerymakers.co.uk/ (https://www.thejewellerymakers.co.uk/) https://www.facebook.com/thejewellerymakers (https://www.facebook.com/thejewellerymakers) David https://www.instagram.com/davidjlillyjewellery/ (https://www.instagram.com/davidjlillyjewellery/) https://www.davidjlilly.com/ (https://www.davidjlilly.com/)
INSTAGRAMS TO FOLLOW: @marknewmanjewellery @baereaccessories
Join Emma and David next time to hear all about episode four. Don’t forget to watch ALL THAT GLITTERS on BBC2 9pm Thursdays. Or catch up on iPlayer anytime that suits you.
Want to submit a question? Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: emmaanddavidslittlegems@gmail.com
In this podcast Emma and David dissect their feelings about episode Two of ATG S2. Emma talks about how the title of the show itself was the starting point of the concept behind her decision making spinning ring and how that design journey was influenced by her own busy life. David explains the thinking behind his spinning ring design and the added ‘fiddle’ factor, with it‘s quirky helicopter design. Thery both talk about the bespoke hairpins they created. Emma and David then talk about the judging process and how it feels to be judged both on set and publicly online. • Gain some insight into the stories and inspiration behind the designs • Hear about the All That Glitters Series 2 get together! • Want to learn to make a Spinner Ring from Emma? Find out how. • David recommends you check out teh Oregonbased jeweller @dawnhemstreet.jewelry • Emma recommends you check out incredible artist/tattoo artist @Iris_Lys on Instagram
Emma https://www.instagram.com/emma.white.jewellery (instagram.com/emma.white.jewellery) https://www.thejewellerymakers.co.uk/ (https://www.thejewellerymakers.co.uk/) https://www.facebook.com/thejewellerymakers (https://www.facebook.com/thejewellerymakers)
David https://www.instagram.com/davidjlillyjewellery/ (https://www.instagram.com/davidjlillyjewellery/) https://www.davidjlilly.com/ (https://www.davidjlilly.com/)
Join Emma and David next week to hear all about episode three. Don’t forget to watch ALL THAT GLITTERS on BBC2 9pm Thursdays. Or catch up on IPlayer anytime to suit you.
Want to submit a question? Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: emmaanddavidslittlegems@gmail.com
TRIGGER WARNING in this podcast Emma talks about the grief of losing a parent. This podcast is dedicated to the memory of Carole Taylor. In this podcast listen to Emma and David talk about their thoughts and feelings whilst filming the first episode of ALL THAT GLITTERS. David bemoans his outfit choice and Emma wonders who that middle aged woman on film is, because in her head she’s still 25. Emma and David talk about their design process and the inspiration behind their designs. Emma reveals the story behind her peacock feather earring and David shares how his statement earring design evolved in the lead up to the episode. David and Emma talk about how the time restrictions impact the finishes on the jewellery during the challenges and touch on how they are feeling after finally seeing the show on TV. Want the inside scoop? This is the place to get it direct from the contestants. . Get a peek into the lead up to filming ATG . Discover more about David’s bear mascot . Hear more about the designs, from the designers themselves . Find out about filming in and the covid restrictions . Emma talks about her new studio expansion and her future plans for it . Find out who David and Emma recommend following on social media Emma https://www.instagram.com/emma.white.jewellery (instagram.com/emma.white.jewellery) https://www.thejewellerymakers.co.uk/ (https://www.thejewellerymakers.co.uk/) https://www.facebook.com/thejewellerymakers (https://www.facebook.com/thejewellerymakers) David https://www.instagram.com/davidjlillyjewellery/ (https://www.instagram.com/davidjlillyjewellery/) https://www.davidjlilly.com/ (https://www.davidjlilly.com/)
https://www.instagram.com/isaacparryjewellery/ http://www.instagram.com/sunnybankmills (www.instagram.com/sunnybankmills)
Join Emma and David next week to hear about their thoughts on episode 2 of All That Glitters, and don’t forget to watch the show! BBC2, Thursday 1st September 9pm or catch up on iPlayer. Want to submit a question? Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: emmaanddavidslittlegems@gmail.com
In this exciting episode Emma and David finish their back stories and describe how they found themselves ready and willing to apply for All That Glitters. As the first episode of All That Glitters airs tonight in the UK, David and Emma talk about where they were when they found out that they had got into the competition and how it felt to be offered that opportunity. . Emma reveals other hidden creative talents . The pros and cons of Online or High Street outlets . David circuitous route to discovering he was making jewellery . How Emma found herself in lucrative but creative ruts . How watching others do what you do can encourage you to take chances
To find out more about Emma and David find them on Instagram, Facebook and their websites. Why not take a look at the upcoming workshops and of course their jewellery collections: Emma https://www.instagram.com/emma.white.jewellery (instagram.com/emma.white.jewellery) https://www.thejewellerymakers.co.uk/ (https://www.thejewellerymakers.co.uk/) https://www.facebook.com/thejewellerymakers (https://www.facebook.com/thejewellerymakers)
David https://www.instagram.com/davidjlillyjewellery/ (https://www.instagram.com/davidjlillyjewellery/) https://www.davidjlilly.com/ (https://www.davidjlilly.com/)
Join David and Emma next time as they chat about the first episode of All that Glitters Series 2, from their insider viewpoint.
Want to submit a question? Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: emmaanddavidslittlegems@gmail.com
In this episode David talks with organisational psychologist, life coach and creator of the Sacred Wild Podcast - Krish Surroy, while Emma suns herself in the South of France with her family – yes, they forgot to record an episode before she went! David and Krish discuss ‘imposter syndrome’ and internal saboteurs and how they can affect the life not only of a jeweller or creative but also those who want to spend money on themselves by buying jewellery. Krish further signposts online places and books to read to find out more about these gremlins. In this episode David and Krish talk about · Defining imposter syndrome · Recognising your imposter · What to do with your imposter once you’ve recognised it/them · What a saboteur is for · Where your saboteur came from · Why your internal saboteur has value · Why the question 'why' is of no use · We are worth it – whatever that might be to us as individuals . Where to find guidance
Krish https://www.krishsurroy.com/ (https://www.krishsurroy.com/) https://www.instagram.com/krishsurroy/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/krishsurroy/?hl=en) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sacred-wild-podcast/id1545729049 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sacred-wild-podcast/id154572904)
David https://www.instagram.com/davidjlillyjewellery/ (https://www.instagram.com/davidjlillyjewellery/) https://www.davidjlilly.com/ (https://www.davidjlilly.com/) Join David and Emma next time as they conclude their back stories. Want to submit a question? Email us your jewellery and other questions to: emmaanddavidslittlegems@gmail.com
In this second episode of Little Gems... David and Emma talk about their very first memories of being interested in jewellery and creative processes. From Lego to vintage bling, with an insight into making jewellery from food, plus a plastic pot of diamonds and rubies - these are eclectic stories. David tells us a bit about his colour blindness and how it changes his view on the world. Emma rambles on about her time at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design and her foray into stop motion animation - interchangeable boobs anyone? David and Emma also discuss Instagram feeds they like to follow. In this episode Emma and David talk about: • How they came to be interested in jewellery in the first instance. • How that interest developed over time and how other people’s opinions swayed them, or not! • David talks about overcoming the challenge of his colour blindness, particularly when working with stained glass. • More feeds you might like to follow on Instagram. To find out more about Emma and David find them on Instagram, Facebook and their websites. Why not take a look at the upcoming workshops and of course their jewellery collections: Emma https://www.instagram.com/emma.white.jewellery (instagram.com/emma.white.jewellery) https://www.thejewellerymakers.co.uk/ (https://www.thejewellerymakers.co.uk/) https://www.facebook.com/thejewellerymakers (https://www.facebook.com/thejewellerymakers) David https://www.instagram.com/davidjlillyjewellery/ (https://www.instagram.com/davidjlillyjewellery/) https://www.davidjlilly.com/ (https://www.davidjlilly.com/)
Join Emm and David next time for the second and probably final instalment on their back stories and a bit of background on the different paths to becoming a jeweller, and the different kinds of jewellery out there!
Want to submit a question? Email us your jewellery (or other) questions to: emmaanddavidslittlegems@gmail.com
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In this first episode of Little Gems, David tells us about how he was inspired to create his Menhir collection, by a medicine walk, a cold ear and a load of sheep. Emma witters on about her new studio plus an ongoing commission involving some very fine polishing with cocktail sticks! On a personal level, there’s insight into life as a sister of twins from Emma. David talks about his favourite new gemstones and who he believes is worth following on social media. In this episode Emma and David talk about: · Find out a bit of who Emma and David are and how they became jewellers. · The importance of taking time out of our day to day lives to allow creativity to blossom. · How stepping outside the box can give you the inspiration you need to come up with something new. · Who you might like to follow on Social Media. · How to work out technical challenges in innovative ways. · The new ways Emma and David are pushing themselves in their creative practice how that is feeding into their jewellery collections.
To find out more about Emma and David find us on Instagram and Facebook and please take a look at our upcoming workshops and of course our jewellery collections:
Emma https://www.instagram.com/the.jewellery.makers/ (https://www.instagram.com/the.jewellery.makers/) https://www.thejewellerymakers.co.uk/ (https://www.thejewellerymakers.co.uk/) https://www.facebook.com/thejewellerymakers (https://www.facebook.com/thejewellerymakers)
David https://www.instagram.com/davidjlillyjewellery/ (https://www.instagram.com/davidjlillyjewellery/) https://www.davidjlilly.com/ (https://www.davidjlilly.com/)
Join us next time for a very interesting episode about a tippy top secret project that David and Emma worked together on in 2021 - you won’t want to miss this one!