The Lae Jewellery Blog

Personalised Anklets
By Lucy
Personalised Anklets: How to Design One That Is Truly Yours
Personalised Anklets: How to Design One That Is Truly Yours Personalised anklets are one of my favourite things to make. There is something about a piece of jewellery on your...
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How to Design Your Own Earrings
By Lucy
How to Design Your Own Earrings: Ideas for Every Style
How to Design Your Own Earrings: Ideas for Every Style Yes, you can design your own earrings, and it is easier than you might think. At Lae Jewellery, I make...
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Gold Filled vs Gold Plated Jewellery
By Lucy
Gold Filled vs Gold Plated Jewellery: What Is the Difference?
Gold Filled vs Gold Plated Jewellery: What Is the Difference? If you have ever wondered whether gold filled and gold plated are the same thing, you are not alone. They...
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Demi-Fine Jewellery
By Lucy
What Is Demi-Fine Jewellery? Why It Matters
Demi-fine jewellery sits between costume and fine jewellery. It uses real metals like sterling silver and 14ct gold filled with genuine gemstones, but at a price that makes good jewellery...
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Collarbone Necklaces
By Lucy
Collarbone Necklaces: How to Choose the Perfect Length
A collarbone necklace sits right at the base of your neck, following the line of your collarbone. It is one of the most flattering lengths for any neckline, and it...
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How to Style a Create Your Own Bracelet
By Lucy
How to Style a Create Your Own Bracelet: Ideas and Inspiration
The Create Your Own collection is the heart of what I do at Lae Jewellery. It is where you get to be the designer. You pick the chain, the beads,...
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Gold Filled Jewellery
By Lucy
What Is Gold Filled Jewellery? The Honest Guide
Gold filled is one of the most misunderstood terms in jewellery. People hear "gold filled" and assume it means the piece is stuffed with gold inside, like a chocolate with...
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How to Choose Wedding Jewellery on a Budget
By Lucy
How to Choose Wedding Jewellery on a Budget (Without Sacrificing Quality)
Your wedding jewellery does not need to cost a fortune to look beautiful. I say this as someone who makes jewellery for brides every week: the pieces that photograph best...
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Fidget Jewellery for Anxiety
By Lucy
Fidget Jewellery for Anxiety: How It Works and Why I Make It
I started making fidget jewellery because someone asked me to. A customer told me she needed something to keep her hands busy during meetings, something discreet that did not look...
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Leg in the sea wearing Sterling Silver bracelets
By Lucy
Differences Between Silver Plated and Sterling Silver Jewellery
Silver plated jewellery has a thin silver coating, usually less than 0.5 microns thick, over a base metal like brass or copper. Sterling silver is solid 92.5% silver throughout, with...
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Cosy Hall in Newport
By Lucy
Lae Jewellery in Newport: Handcrafted Design at Cosy Hall
Celebrating Local Craft at Cosy Hall Newport holds a special place in the heart of Lae Jewellery. This historic Shropshire market town is more than just a location for me,...
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A mans arm wearing two gemstone bracelets
By Lucy
2026 Jewellery Trends: What’s In Style This Year
Jewellery trends in 2026 are bold, colourful and deeply personal. From sustainable materials to layered necklaces and statement rings, this year’s styles are all about self-expression. If you are wondering...
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