Deep Blues and Autumn Hues

Deep blue is the colour for September: Iolite Earrings, Iolite Ring, and Kyanite Earrings

Hello. I hope you are keeping well.

What a summer it has been! Silversmithing through those heatwaves has certainly been hard work, with my little fan working overtime to keep me from melting at the workbench.

The fabulous 2026 Stratford-upon-Avon Art Society exhibition is sadly now over. I love being involved with this event and joining the team of local artists to put on such a fantastic display of work. This year I enjoyed helping on Handing-In Day with receiving and organising artwork as the artists delivered their pieces for the exhibition. Then I was a steward for a day during the event, meeting and greeting visitors from near and far. The location in Stratford town centre is perfect for welcoming people from all over the world.

Here’s a (terrible) picture of me on the opening night, beside one of the cabinets displaying some of my Shakespeare-inspired pendants. I wasn’t sure at the outset, whether this year’s designs would go down well. But to my delight, gradually one-by-one, five of the six silver pendants sold. ​

The one remaining pendant, The Taming of the Shrew is currently still available, and I have added it to my website. You can view its details here:

New Designs Hot Off The Workbench

Here are some of my recent pieces that have been added to the website.

Moonstone Pendant

A beautiful ice-like rainbow moonstone within a hammered silver hoop. Suspended together from a single jump ring, the two elements move freely - separate yet connected, like celestial bodies in quiet orbit. ​

Moonstone has a magical blue-tinged lunar sheen and is considered to bring good luck, love, passion, and balance.

Aquamarine Earrings

Gorgeous watery pale blue natural aquamarine earrings. The beautiful round gemstones are set on silver circles and hung on sterling silver hinged sleeper hoops. ​

 Aquamarine is known as the "Mermaid's Treasure" because of its beautiful shade of ocean-blue.

Aquamarine Pendant

A triangle of beautiful sea-blue aquamarine set in a handmade silver pendant, hung on a sterling silver chain. ​

The equilateral triangle is a symbol of strength and balance, while its three angles and three sides represent past, present and future, and the continuous flow of time. Suspended from the circle, which itself represents infinity, and the continuous cycle of nature and time.

Amethyst Earrings

You'll love these stunning slices of natural purple amethyst. They're so beautiful I felt I had to set them so that you can see right through them. The freeform faceted gemstones, each one slightly different, roughly oval or ellipse shape, stunningly cut and polished to dazzle as they catch the light. Wrapped in silver and hung on sterling silver beaded hook wires.

What’s Coming Up in September

On 5th September I’ll be at a new venue for Paula Wilkinson Jewellery. I’m going to be at the Autumn Market at the Pump Rooms in Leamington Spa. I’m looking forward to meeting customers in a new location. Do pop in if you’re in the area. It’s always lovely to see you and chat in person, plus a great opportunity for you to see the jewellery in person and try before you buy.

The Autumn Market
​ Pump Rooms
The Parade
Royal Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV32 4AA ​

Saturday 5 September, 11:00am - 4:00pm
FREE Entry

Birthstones for September

Blue Sapphire and Lapis Lazuli are September’s birthstones, but as well as deep blue shades, September’s colours also include Autumnal colours of oranges and browns.

What Customers Say About Paula Wilkinson Jewellery

Thank you to everyone who has ever taken the time to send me feedback. It’s always great to receive your lovely positive comments. This is a delightful message I received from someone who purchased one of the Shakespeare-inspired pendants: 

 “Hi Paula, I bought one of your pendants at the Stratford annual art exhibition yesterday. The piece was inspired by
  Macbeth "out damn spot". I love everything about it; the copper crown, the silver hands washing off the spot of
  garnet blood - very imaginative and a bonus as garnet is my birthstone. I look forward to seeing more of your
  creations and adding to my jewellery box! Thank you from an avid theatre culture vulture and collector of fine jewellery.”

Knowing that my jewellery is loved and enjoyed by its new owner truly makes my day.

Thank You

As always, thank you for reading, Thank you for being here. Your support of my small jewellery business means a lot to me. 

With very best wishes

Paula

Ivy Pendant, Jasmine Stud Earrings, Autumn Leaves pendant in silver, brass and copper