Ann Finnemore A Splash of ColourI love a bit of colour in my jewellery – do you? You’ll find I use quite a few beads and stones just to bring out a detail or to allude...
Ann FinnemoreTime for a QuotationI love this quotation from Stephen Jay Gould. Too often the focus is on grand gestures, so much so that we're often cynical about what...
Ann Finnemore Meaningful jewellery design: In the eye of the beholderWhen designing much of my jewellery, I have more than just the appearance of the piece in mind. I like also to put some meaning into the...
Ann Finnemore Leaf Replicas: Choosing a LeafSilver leaf pendants are the most popular pieces I make. As well as the range on this website, I often get asked to make a silver leaf...
Ann Finnemore Symbols of Love Through the Ages and Across the WorldMost of us think of hearts and flowers when we think of romance and Valentine’s Day, but there are other symbols of love in folk lore and...
Ann Finnemore Time for a QuotationThis is a quotation that I have to remind myself of often! I see new techniques that I want to use in new designs and want to be able to...
Ann Finnemore Lessons in Stress Management - from Eddie the Terrier Whenever Steve and I are walking with our two Parson terriers, Eddie and Juno, Eddie will be keen to get into any water he sees. Eddie...
Ann Finnemore Jewellery Design Inspired by nature: a lesson from the birdsI get a lot of inspiration for my jewellery from the garden. Not just from the plants, but from the wildlife too. For example, my...
Ann Finnemore Keeping nature close to you - wherever you areI love leaves. I love them as they emerge in spring, I love them in full greens in summer and I love their fiery autumn colours and I...
Ann Finnemore Colours and gemsWhenever possible I like to include natural gemstones, as you'll notice if you look at my collections.
Ann Finnemore What's in a Hallmark?Have you ever wondered why some pieces of jewellery are hallmarked, and some are not? Or about what information is recorded in a hallmark?