from the bench
A collection of writing from the bench at Rare Thing in Brighton. Exploring jewellery making, workshops, bespoke work and the process behind each piece
what matters when choosing an engagement ring?
There’s a lot of noise around engagement rings. Advice, rules, expectations of what you should choose, what you should spend, what’s considered “right”. Most of it isn’t particularly helpful. What matters is much simpler than it’s made out to be.
what is a hallmark & why does it matter?
In the UK, hallmarking is a legal requirement for precious metals over a certain weight. It’s there to protect you as a customer and make sure you’re getting exactly what you’ve paid for.