2024 The Year of The Dragon for Essemgé
2024 is the year of the dragon according to Chinese zodiac. Well… I have got news for you! Can you feel the biggest grin on my face as I am writing those words? I am sooo excited to share this massive announcement with you! Essemgé has won an award in the prestigious 2024 Goldsmiths’ Craft […]
The Symbolism of Circles
Have you ever thought about the symbolism of circles? What that round shape might mean at a deep level? Saying it is ubiquitous is stating the obvious. It is prevalent in nature and in man-made creations. It is probably also the first actual geometric shape that you have drawn when growing up. Why? Because circles […]
Valentine’s Day gift ideas
With my special Valentine’s Day gift ideas, you will be your Valentine’s hero!
Jewellery for Halloween!
Jewellery for Halloween ‘Halloween is a US celebration’, ‘Halloween is for kids’, I hear you say. Well, why should it be? Time to set new rules! Halloween is actually one of the world’s oldest holidays. Its origin dates back c.2,000 years as a Celtic Fall festival, and was closely associated with the living, the dead […]
Embrace Autumn Elegance: The Power of Simplicity and Timelessness
As the leaves begin their transformation and the air adopts a crisper note, autumn arrives, reminding us of nature’s ever-evolving cycle. Autumn is more than just a season; it is an opportunity to reevaluate our priorities, practice mindfulness, and make conscious decisions about the items we bring into our lives. Welcome to the “Autumn Vibes […]
Jewellery & Water – friends or enemies?
Jewellery & water, have you ever wondered about it? As I was caught under some pretty heavy downpours of rain recently, it suddenly hit me! I was holding my little foldable umbrella, trying to prevent the rain from drenching both me and my jewellery. ‘What am I doing?’ I thought. Why was I instinctively protecting […]
What summer jewellery to take on holiday
A quirky ring, a playful necklace and a pair of fabulous earrings are my top 3 key summer jewellery pieces to shine all summer and style your vacation outfits stress free! Let me tell you why. You are packing for your summer break. You are so looking forward to that holiday, away from the day-to-day […]
Heatwave Style
Heatwave Style – time for some seriously stylish statement earrings! Summer is made for long evenings, flowy dresses, barbecue parties – in short, the good life! Whether you are enjoying a break by the sea or still working in the city, it is that time of year when you want to indulge in some serious […]
Behind the scenes of the exclusive Star-Ring statement necklace created for Eurovision-themed exhibition UNITY
Star-Ring is the exclusive statement necklace that I created for the Eurovision-themed exhibition UNITY and it is a true show-stopper !
Eurovision extravaganza: celebrating with exclusive jewellery at UNITY exhibition in Liverpool
Drumroll for the exclusive Star-Ring statement necklace created for UNITY together with its related limited edition jewellery collection! Essemgé has been selected to take part in UNITY, a fabulous Eurovision-themed exhibition curated by the Bluecoat Display Centre in collaboration with the Association for Contemporary Jewellery! The past couple of months have been a roller coaster […]
Essemgé brooch at NYC Jewelry Week
Essemgé brooch is at NYC Jewelry Week 2022 with ‘Hope is Resiliency’, an exhibition organised by the Society of North American Goldsmiths (aka ‘SNAG’) ! I am so thrilled and over the moon to have been selected to take part in such an amazing event. And because good news come in pairs, I am also […]
How Earrings Change Your Look
How Earrings Change Your Look Earrings are fabulous accessories that will transform your overall appearance effortlessly and instantly. It is a matter of carefully selecting the ones that will give the visual impact that you want. Unlike most other jewellery items, earrings are essentially enjoyed by other people than the wearer. That is why it […]
Bracelets – My 4 tips to choose the right one
Bracelets – My 4 tips to choose the right one I have got great news for you! Regardless of your gender or your age, everyone everywhere in the world wears bracelets. They have been around for c. 5,000 years and are probably one of the earliest forms of adornments. So whether you are new to […]
Essemgé wins Bronze at the GCDC Competition 2022
Essemgé wins Bronze at the GCDC Competition 2022. Following up from last week’s announcement, I am honoured to report that Essemgé won Bronze in the category of “2D Design Smallworkers” at the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council (GCDC) Awards 2022. It officially places Essemgé as the best in that category. If you have ever wondered […]
Essemgé won an award at the GCDC Competition 2022
Essemgé won an award at the GCDC Competition 2022. It was an afternoon earlier this month when I opened a letter and was stunned with surprise and delight. A massive wave of excitement, exhilaration, ecstatic joyfulness, pure happiness engulfed me! Even the neighbours must have realised that something special was happening! I am proud and […]
Why Essemgé Gift Cards
Why Essemgé Gift Cards? Your online shopping experience has never been such a breeze ! There are so many reasons why you will love buying Essemgé gift cards. Here are a few of them: 1. Essemgé Gift Cards Guarantee Gifts People Will Love You know they love jewellery but aren’t sure if they want a […]
Rebellion
The Rebellion collection is all about stripes. Why did I name this particular body of work ‘Rebellion’? Stripes have not always been associated with summer, the sea and the holidays. They have a troubled past and it is only fairly recently that stripes have become everyone’s favourite fashion staple. Let me tell you more. Meaning […]
Halloween Quiz
Halloween Quiz – Are you entertaining this year? Then you wil love what we have put together for you below! A short Halloween Quiz made of 10 easy questions that both children and adults can play and answer. Our treat 😉 Have a great time, stress free and memorable! You are a fantastic host. Want […]
Back to the office – Excited or Freaking Out?
Back to the office – beat those butterflies in the stomach with your favourite piece of jewellery Back to the office – Whether you are looking forward to it or not, there is no doubt that returning to the workplace will be this year’s highlight in our fashion lives. Have you already planned what you’ll […]
Bespoke Chain Necklace
I am really excited to take you behind the scenes with me and show you how I have created an absolutely stunning bespoke chain necklace that was commissioned by one of Essemgé’s long-standing customers. If you have ever wondered how you can commission a piece of jewellery then you will love this insight into a […]
Commissioning a ring – Draw me a dream!
Commissioning a ring, a dream but where do you start? That’s right. Because that is exactly what it is. It is in your head yet you don’t know how to explain it nor what it looks like exactly but you know when you have found it. Your heart flutters, you have fallen in love. Trust […]
A Diamond Is Forever
A Diamond Is Forever. These 4 iconic words have appeared in every single De Beers advertisement since 1948! But how did it start and what does it mean? Following up on the wedding theme from my last blog post How do wedding rings work? It is one of the most popular FAQs about weddings. Do […]
Essemgé joins the Fair Luxury Pledge 2021
Responsible Jeweller – As part of our continous efforts to provide you with a jewellery that has been responsibly made, Essemgé has very recently officially joined The Fair Luxury Pledge 2021!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What is it? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ‘The Fair Luxury Pledge Through the jewellery we create and the ways we run our businesses, those who make the […]
Grey & Yellow ? Make 2021 Pantone colours yours!
Make 2021 Pantone colours yours! Discover how below. 2021 will be ‘Ultimate Grey’ and ‘Illuminating’ according to Pantone Don’t know what I am talking about and what Pantone is? Pantone is a US company that provides a universal language of colour for identifying, matching and communicating colours consistently across industries. That’s official, Pantone has set […]
5 natural colourless gemstones that will make you sparkle – revealing the remaining 3
5 natural colourless gemstones that will make you sparkle – revealing the remaining 3 In an earlier blog post I introduced you to White Topaz and White Sapphire as the first 2 out of 5 natural colourless gemstones that I have selected for you. Time to reveal the remaining 3: White Zircon White Beryl, or […]
Scheherazade
Scheherazade Introducing ‘Scheherazade‘, a capsule collection that takes you on a journey to the Orient and the Thousand and One Nights tales. It is part of ‘Infinity‘, a broader collection that you can discover here. What I have long been fascinated by the ‘orientalism’ of the 19th century, and the ‘visions of the East by […]
Leaves
Leaves Introducing ‘Leaves’, a very contemplative theme celebrating the cycle of life. It is part of ‘Mystery’, a broader collection that you can discover here. What It started as a journey back in time, looking at the ancient art of loop-in-loop chain making. This technique dates back from the Antiquity, and has been widely popular […]
5 natural colourless gemstones that will make you sparkle, starting with the first 2 …
– 5 natural colourless gemstones that will make you sparkle, starting with the first 2 … – Whether you are looking for an alternate to diamond or want a gem that is a little different, then you need to know about the selection of 5 natural colourless gemstones that I have put together for you. […]
Why wear rock crystal jewellery – 5 reasons
Why wear rock crystal jewellery – 5 reasons Don’t be fooled by rock crystal’s humble appearance. It has a lot to offer outside the recent craze for crystal healing. Here are 5 reasons why you should wear rock crystal jewellery: Beauty, Versatility, Affordability, Natural Alternative to Diamond, A Celebratory Gemstone in its own right. #1 […]
