Welcome to the Jeweller's Bench Blog

Full of extra hints, tips and tutorials to help your jewellery making, plus behind the scenes at the Jeweller's Bench!

Joanne Tinley

What is the Mohs Scale, and most importantly, why is it useful to jewellers?

Joanne Tinley

A 5mm round faceted stone it will be exactly 5mm won't it? Not always! Find out how stones can differ & what that means for your jewellery ...

Joanne Tinley

Popular throughout the centuries from Biblical times to now, Garnet is one of January's birthstones. Read on to find out more!

Joanne Tinley

Read on to find out more this rich purple gem, including Greek myths about it's name!

Joanne Tinley

Beautiful Aquamarine in shades of blues and sea greens is one of March's birthstones.

Joanne Tinley

Beautiful sparkly diamonds! The hardest substance on earth makes beautiful jewellery.

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Joanne Tinley

Tutor and Founder of The Jeweller's Bench

The Jeweller's Bench is run by Joanne Tinley. She has been making her own jewellery for as long as she can remember and left her first career as a school teacher to set up business as a  jewellery designer and tutor nearly 20 years ago. She is
self-taught and like many people started with wire and beads. Learning how to solder, however, opened up a whole new world of jewellery making,  one that she is keen to share!