Tree of Opals Blog

Blood Jewellery

Posted on 6th November 202310th May 2024 by Nikki Lovegrove

Blood Jewellery or blood inclusion jewellery has a long and rich history, traditionally worn behind glass like the Victorian ornate hair jewellery, and it can symbolise a lot of different things. Please note, at the end there is a trigger...Read More

Alternatives to Cremation Ashes for Jewellery - From a lock of hair to a flower from their grave, ideas memorialise your loved ones

15 Alternatives to Cremation Ashes Jewellery

Posted on 23rd September 2023 by Nikki Lovegrove

10 Alternatives to Cremation Ashes for Jewellery for anyone who has had a loved one pass away. Your family member, friend or pet may not be cremated or you may not be able to use their ashes for jewellery, but...Read More

How To Part With Breastmilk

Posted on 28th August 2023 by Nikki Lovegrove

How To Part With Breastmilk: destashing your expressed milk and freeing up room in your freezer. Breast milk is, I think, one of the hardest things in the world to get "rid of", declutter or KonMari. I originally wrote this...Read More

Massive Keepsake Jewellery Sale

Posted on 16th June 202313th March 2024 by Nikki Lovegrove

Massive Keepsake Jewellery Sale now on, up to 70% off memorial and breastmilk jewellery. No need for a discount code, items are already on sale. The sale ends on the 23rd March 2024. Use this opportunity to order something special...Read More

How Long Will Breastmilk Jewelry Last?

Posted on 13th May 2023 by Nikki Lovegrove

How Long Will Breastmilk Jewelry Last? It depends on several things including the type of resin your artist uses, the method they use to preserve your milk, the care instructions they give you and most importantly, how well you follow...Read More

Mystery Ashes Into Jewellery

Posted on 26th March 2023 by Nikki Lovegrove

Mystery Ashes Into Jewellery is something special I offer to clients who want a surprise or they have a smaller budget. I started Tree of Opals in 2015 and decided to add a Mystery Piece option to give me chance...Read More

30 Handmade Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Posted on 16th February 202316th February 2023 by Nikki Lovegrove

This year I want to tell you about my favourite ethical handmade mother's day gift ideas that I've found on Etsy. Beautiful presents that are eco friendly handmade in the UK by small businesses! You can see the Etsy Mother's...Read More

Memorial Jewellery in South Wales

Posted on 10th February 2023 by Nikki Lovegrove

Memorial Jewellery in South Wales is for anyone wanting a way to remember a loved one who has passed away. I grew up in Monmouth and I began making keepsake and memorial jewellery in 2015. I started off offering necklaces...Read More

baby and breastfeeding quotes blog by Nikki Lovegrove, ideas for engraving breastmilk jewellery

Baby and Breastfeeding Quotes for Engraving

Posted on 9th September 202112th September 2024 by Nikki Lovegrove

Breastfeeding quotes for engraving, and phrases about babies for parents, grandparents and other friends and family members. These phrases are also beautiful on cards, posters, clothes and many other uses*. They are inspiration for engraving on a piece of engravable...Read More

Making Your Own Ashes Jewellery

Posted on 3rd May 202130th January 2023 by Nikki Lovegrove

If you're thinking about making your own ashes jewellery then we can help guide you. You can order all the tools and supplies you'll need over on my other business Keepsaker Supplies (click here). Here's a video showing you how...Read More