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GEMSTONES of the MONTH and ZODIAC
MONTH For the past few months I have been posting, on Facebook, references to gemstones of the month and of the zodiac. After years of...
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WELSH GOLD and GOLD in General.
Some Facts. (As opposed to some of the fiction/fantasy I keep hearing) The photograph shows a piece of gold ore (actual size. 40x25x15mm)...
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How I came to be in Barmouth
I said, in a previous post, that I would tell you how I came to have a business in Barmouth. I thought, at the time, it might or might...
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How I became a Jeweller
From time to time someone will ask how I got into making jewellery. There is a short answer; I did an apprenticeship in Hatton Garden!...