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Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Jewellery

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Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Jewellery

Some areas of the modern jewellery industry can have a negative impact on the environment due to the use of harmful chemicals and unsustainable practices. However, sustainable and eco-friendly jewellery means you can still wear gorgeous jewellery, making you feel great, whilst also having a positive impact on the environment.

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How to find the correct bracelet length for you

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How to find the correct bracelet length for you

Finding the correct bracelet length is important. I don’t know about you, but I hate it when a bracelet is too loose, I can’t relax wearing it as I am always conscious of it possibly falling off my wrist. The best thing about buying from a small business like Sophie-May Designs is that I am able to customise the bracelet length to the length that you personally require, ensuring you get the best fit for you. Follow the steps below to find the length you need: -  Wrap a piece of string or wool around your wrist; consider the fit,...

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January's Birthstone, Garnet.

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January's Birthstone, Garnet.

Read this blog to find out all about January's birthstone, Garnet, it's physical properties and it's believed health benefitting properties too.

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What is OOAK?

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What is OOAK?

The term OOAK is an abbreviation of One-Of-A-Kind, meaning, exactly that, it is the only one of its kind and no other piece out there is the same. A piece of jewellery maybe OOAK due to it’s design, size, pattern on the metal or the natural variations in colourations of the gemstones. The benefits of OOAK jewellery are that you are the only person in the world who owns a piece of jewellery like that. Unlike mass produced factory jewellery that is exactly the same as the other thousand or more pieces churned out by the factory, your piece if...

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All about October babies!

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All about October babies!

 Ten fun facts about people born in October.

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