New Website Design

It's been extremely busy here in my studio! I am very proud to announce that my new look website has finally been launched. Please take a look and let me know what you think www.liliandesigns.co.uk .

My dear husband has also been working very hard taking new photographs on a weathered wood background, which I think look fantastic.

In the meanwhile, I have been busy making new designs and trying out new techniques - fusing and granulation. There is a new rhodolite garnet stacking ring for sale in my outlets, with granulated bezel. I have also just completed an amethyst example and a few plain hammered bands and a simple 18k gold dot ring to complete the set. They all are of course available to order in your size (including 1/4 and 1/2 sizes).

Below are a few of my new items:

"Not On The High Street" SALE

Not On The High Street Sale starts 26 July. Many of my pieces will soon be available at a reduced rate, with some up to 50% off! Please take some time to browse my shop and look out for some real bargains. The sale will last for 4 weeks, and remember... when they're gone, they're gone!

Visit my NOTHS shop http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/liliandesigns to see my latest designs.

New rings uploaded on Etsy and NOTHS shop:

Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K gold

Available from my Etsy shop for purchase in a size N1/4 (UK) or 6 1/2 (USA). Can be made in any size as a custom order. http://www.etsy.com/listing/49885991

New Items in New Brewery Arts Gallery

I was thrilled to have my work accepted at New Brewery Arts Gallery in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England, as part of the wedding jewellery exhibit. "A centre for excellence" in crafts and arts, the gallery is a must visit if visiting this hystoric Cotswolds town. The New Brewery Arts Gallery also has a website http://www.newbreweryarts.org.uk . Their staff are extremely helpful and the resident crafters are very welcoming.

Below are a sample of my rings, available to purchase from the gallery.

Some of The New Designs > 25 May 2010

Some new items I have been working on in the last days. There are more in my shop, please check them out and let me know what you think :-)

Fair Trade Grape Garnet 5mm, ruby 2.5mm, Sterling Silver, 18k gold
http://www.etsy.com/listing/48047537

Rhodolite Garnets, Pink Tourmaline, hand-twisted Sterling silver shank

http://www.etsy.com/listing/48045926

There are some other items uploaded in my shop www.liliandesigns.etsy.com

New Items > 19 May 2010

New items, available to buy from my Etsy Shop:

New work - Sapphire and Diamond Sterling Silver ring

This beautiful ring features a fine round cornflower blue sapphire flanked by two round white diamonds, set in a heavy Sterling Silver half-round shape band ring.

The sapphire is bezel set and measures approx 4.5mm in diameter. The diamonds are 2mm each (0.03ct each) and are VS, E in quality. The band measures 6mm x 2mm.

Ready to ship in a size L 1/2 = 5 7/8, however can be made in a size required as a custom order (please allow 3-4 weeks for completion).

This ring can also be made in all 18k gold. Please enquire.

Hand-made in my studio in the Cotswolds, England.

To see more of my products please visit www.liliandesigns.etsy.com

'Flowers' Treasury

I have created my new Etsy treasury today:




View at EasyCaptures.com

Scottish Wildcats are in danger of disappearing...

I have recently become a proud member of the Scottish Wildcat Association, which is "dedicated to protecting and conserving of Britain's only remaining wild feline; the Scottish wildcat". There are only 400 pure wildcats remaining in the wild and their extinction can become a reality in the next five years.

These cats look very similar to their domestic cousins, but they are completely untamable predators, even if reared in captivity. These cats are also called the 'Tiger of The Highlands'.

The association leads a number of campaigns to protect these amazing creatures through fieldwork, scientific research and fundraising for the breeding programme, education and awareness. To read more, please visit http://www.scottishwildcats.co.uk/



photo courtesy of Astrida Plenty at www.flickr.com/photos/bigbird3/4408769922/

I am donating 5% off each piece of Lilia N Designs jewelry for this worthy cause. Please visit http://www.liliandesigns.etsy.com and http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/liliandesigns to view my designs.

Not On The High Street Shop OPEN

I have now set up my NOTHS (Not On The High Street) shop and it is fully operational http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/liliandesigns . Unfortunately, the sellers are only allowed to have up to 30 pieces, so there are many more pieces I couldn't list. I am open for custom orders as usual and if there is anything you like, but would like it slightly different or in a different size, I would be delighted to make it for you!