Starting 2015 off with a Bang!

If the below pieces of jewellery are anything to go by, 2015 has hit the road running and hopefully won't slow down.

A pair of sterling silver drop earrings with teardrop citrines and green amethyst briolettes. Manufactured by me for Marius Nel Jewellers.

A sterling silver pendant with teardrop citrine, green amethyst briolette and cubics in the loop. Manufactured by me for Marius Nel Jewellers.

A pair of sterling silver drop earrings with blue topaz and aqua calcy briolettes. Manufactured by me for Marius Nel Jewellers.

A sterling silver pendant with blue topaz, aqua calcy briolette and cubics in the loop. Manufactured by me for Marius Nel Jewellers.

A sterling silver ring with chequer-board, cushion cut blue topaz.

1st Year of Business Done and Dusted

This time last year I was getting my tools together, going over my plan for the year and preparing to embark on an adventure that would change my life. Nerves and excitement were all I was feeling. Oh, and hope, lots of hope.

One year done and looking back on 2014, I see that it was more of a roller coaster then a sedate cruise through the months. The highs were exhilarating; with my first major diamond deal right off the bat, a few engagement and wedding rings throughout the year and some markets to spice things up. The lows were nerve wracking; with a couple stressful times thrown into the year to keep things interesting. However, there was never a dull moment and I could never claim to be bored.

With us already into our third week of 2015 and my work schedule filling up quickly with new plans for stock, shows, offers and sales; I can see that 2015 is going to follow the lead of 2014 and keep life exciting.

Before I start posting new pieces of jewellery for 2015, I need to update you on what kept me so busy near the end of last year.

A pair of 9ct yellow gold studs with square cabochon smokey quartz. Manufactured for Marius Nel Jewellers.

A 9ct yellow gold with square cabochon smokey quartz. Made to match above earrings. Manufactured for Marius Nel Jewellers.

A pair of sterling silver drop earrings with rose cut chalcedony and small briolette amethyst. Manufactured for Marius Nel Jewellers.

A sterling silver pendant on chain with rose cut chalcedony, small briolette amethyst and cubics in the loop. Made to match above earrings. Manufactured for Marius Nel Jewellers

A pair of sterling silver drop earrings with round peridot and briolette carnelian. Manufactured for Marius Nel Jewellers.

A pair of sterling silver drop earrings with cabochon rose quartz and small briolette amethyst. Manufactured for Marius Nel Jewellers.

A pair of sterling silver drop earrings with large cabochon lapis lazuli and beads of turquoise, amethyst and beryl. Manufactured for Marius Nel Jewellers.

A pair of 9ct yellow gold drop earrings with briolette rock quartz. Manufactured for Marius Nel Jewellers.

An 18ct white gold, four claw solitaire diamond engagement ring.

The excited bride to be.