Hi Everyone

I started making jewelry as an antidote to my day job as a Recruitment Consultant. Being a Recruitment Consultant is a great thing to do as you help find people jobs and help them locate the career path that suits them but it doesn't get your creative juices flowing in the same way that jewellery making does! I love everything about making jewellery, from getting inspiration from the most random of things - looking at nature, architecture or the way the peel comes off an orange if you do it in one go with a sharp knife! - to making and finishing a piece that someone is going to feel special wearing. I have been lucky enough to have been taught by two really inspiring teachers who have encouraged me to go with my instincts and find my 'voice'.

I'm a Londoner and in fact a cockney (although I don't have the accent!) and think it's a great place to be with its fantastic mix of cultures, choice of entertainment and beautiful green spaces. I have a beautiful teenage son who keeps me up to date with what's cool and who I try my hardest to embarrass!

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I love working with gemstones and am fascinated by the power they are said to possess.
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Payment can be made via Paypal, Personal Cheques or Bank Transfer, the last two methods for UK based buyers only. All items will be sent out within three working days of the payment clearing, by First Class post or AirMail for outside of the UK. For extra security and piece of mind please let me know if you would prefer to have it sent by Recorded Delivery (which I would recommend) as I unfortunately I cannot be responsible for items lost in the post. The jewellery will be sent to you wrapped in tissue and either in organza pouches or boxes and a padded envelope.
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Hopefully you will love your piece of Artigiana Jewellery but if you aren't happy with it please contact me immediately and return within 7 days of receipt to organise a refund. The item should be in its original packaging and in a perfect, unworn condition. Return postage will be the buyer's responsibility unless the jewellery is faulty.
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Please feel free to contact me if you see something you like but need a different size or could be interested in a different colour combination - I'll see what I can do! Wholesale orders are also welcome and are available on selected items.
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Drop me an email if you are based in London and would be interested in hosting a jewellery party where the hostess receives 10% of sales made at the event.

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Thanks to Arpad, info@arpadlukacs.com, Juliet, www.full-focus.co.uk and Lucy, shotbylucy.co.uk for some of the photography.

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Happy shopping!