Gemmeus: From Acorns to the Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition
When the British Museum announced the return of the Bayeux Tapestry to Britain, I knew immediately that this was a once‑in‑a‑lifetime moment for anyone working in historical craft. …
February Birthstone – Amethyst Quartz
The Word “Amethyst” Is from the Greek word “Amethystos” which means Non-intoxicating. This is probably why the Greeks and Roman’s believed that Amethyst guarded against drunkenness. Many drinking vessels were…
January Birthstone Garnet
Garnet - Not just red! The Word “Garnet” is derived from the Latin word for ‘Pomegranate’. This is due to the red colour of the seeds which matched the colour…
Virtual Craft Fair of Leeds IMC 2020
Welcome to Gemmeus, part of the Virtual Leeds IMC 2020 Craft Fair I hope you have all been keeping well in these extraordinary times. I am sure you all feel…
The Poundbury brooch, Romano-British
Since lockdown in March, I have been continuing to complete a few complex projects from last year (2019) One of which is The Poundbury Brooch. A Romano - British brooch…
Gemmeus update – Coronavirus – (Covid -19) March 2020
A message to all valued Customers, Friends and Followers of Gemmeus. Firstly I hope you and all your family and friends are keeping well In these most challenging of times.…
Gemmeus, From Acorns, The Story so far.
I came to making Historical Jewellery from a rather unusual direction. When I was little, my family often visited antique fairs and there I developed an interest in antique silver.…
Captured Pink Diamond Charm
Here was a tiny challenge! I was given a very pretty natural form Octahedron pink diamond crystal. Jane (who has owed the gemstone for many years) didn't want the form…
Leeds, Royal Armouries Museum Jousting Tournament 2019
Leeds, Royal Armouries Museum Jousting Tournament 2019. These are prizes for 2019 Joust. Which is held at the museum, Easter 2019. Large gauntlet rings, designed to be worn over the…
March Birthstone – Aquamarine (Beryl)
Aquamarine (Meaning of Sea-Water) is the Blue / Green variety of Beryl, which also includes Emerald (Green), Morganite (Pink), Heliodor (Yellow), Bixbite (Red) and Goshenite (Colourless). In ancient times, Aquamarine…