Tree of Opals Blog

Why Do You Make Extra Cabochons? lock of hair proof image, an example where a client asked for pink sparkles. The left is pink shimmer powder with a little pink opalescent and the right is pink opalescent and pink hexagonal glitter Tree of Opals lock of hair blanks

Why Do You Make Extra Cabochons?

Posted on by Nikki Lovegrove
This autumn I'm blogging about some of the questions on our FAQ's which we're often asked and one of the top questions is "why do you make extra cabochons?" The answer is, making keepsake and memorial jewellery is far more...Read More
keepsake jewellery newsletter June 2018 Tree of Opals

June Keepsake Jewellery Newsletter and Exclusive VIP Competition

Posted on by Nikki Lovegrove
Hello! I'm so excited to tell you all about all the wonderful new things happening here at Tree of Opals in this keepsake jewellery newsletter. From our admin manager, Joanna expecting her first baby, to welcoming Gail our new lampwork...Read More
Everything Is Awful and I’m Not Okay: questions to ask before giving up 

Everything Is Awful and I’m Not Okay: questions to ask before giving up 

Posted on by Nikki Lovegrove
This blog is copied, with permission, from the blog Everything Is Awful and I’m Not Okay: questions to ask before giving up. I literally use this every day in my studio that I'm having a down day or feeling off,...Read More

5000 Followers Keepsake Competition

Posted on by Nikki Lovegrove
As a thank you to you all as we approach 5000 followers on Facebook we're doing a Memorial and Keepsake Competition. You can win any item of silver jewellery including keepsakes and memorial jewellery. Rules for entry are simple, you...Read More
high functioning depression - how I cope as a successful entrepreneur and charity trustee when my core beliefs have to be continually challenged

How I Cope With High Functioning Depression

Posted on by Nikki Lovegrove
High functioning depression is also known as Dysthymia. It can be very hard to spot because someone living with depression may appear, to people on the outside, as someone who is bubbly, entrepreneurial, happy and together, someone who gets things...Read More