Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Joanna Thomson Jewellery Bespoke & Commissioned Celtic Jewellery ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Commissions](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/commissions/) - We can design and craft individual pieces of jewellery to commission in gold, silver and platinum, with gemstones including diamonds, opals and emeralds. - [The final process is polishing](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/polishing/) - The final process is polishing. Most pieces are barrelled first for a few hours to get into the backs and parts that are hard to reach with polishing mops. Going into the polishing shed requires some covering up and wearing a face mask. It’s a filthy business! Not the least bit romantic but it is - [Some recent commissions](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/some-recent-commissions/) - Here are some recently completed pieces. The napkin rings are set with amethyst and were a present, they are now the other side of the world. These are a little larger in scale to my usual work and were an interesting challenge to make! The Bluebells were a birthday present as was the Golden Eagle - [Adding my unique mark](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/adding-my-unique-mark/) - Now that my piece of jewellery is made, before it is set with the stones and polished it has to be sent to the Edinburgh Assay Office for testing and hallmarking. Every piece is tested for purity and will not be hallmarked if it fails. For instance if I were to use 9ct gold and - [The first step is to draw the designs](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/draw-the-designs/) - The first step is to draw the designs; if it is for a production piece the inspiration can come out of my head from some idea or shape that has occurred to me. That inspiration might be a cat sitting on the sofa in a particular position or a flower from the garden or simply - [Autumn is coming and I have been busy at the bench...](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/autumn-is-coming-and-i-have-been-busy-at-the-bench/) - Here are two quite different pieces I have made recently. One was a flight of fancy and is for sale at a smidgen under four figures! It is a pendant that measures 53mm from top to bottom and I made it in yellow and white gold and set it with a stunning rainbow moonstone and - [Setting the stones](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/setting-the-stones/) - Once the piece has been tested, passed and fully hallmarked then I can set the stones. No glue used here! It is vital that when I have made the settings I have been really accurate. Too big and the setting can look uneven and cover too much of the stone, too small and it simply - [Now comes the first tricky bit](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/the-tricky-bit/) - Now comes the first tricky bit, translating a few lines on a page into a 3D piece of jewellery. I use fine piercing saws to cut out shapes from sheet, and use various methods to change the shape of the sheet, sometimes bending with fingers or with pliers, sometimes using doming tools, sometimes files of - [Solder the pieces together](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/solder-the-pieces/) - The next step is to solder the pieces together using a gas blowtorch - or two at the same time if it's a big job - to melt the solder. A lot of heat is needed to melt precious metal solder. Not far below the melting temperature of the metal itrself. To ensure that they ## Pages - [Home](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/) - In all colours of Gold, Silver or Platinum....The choice is yours! Quality Bespoke Jewellery Handcrafted in the Scottish Borders Bespoke Designs Browse Our Catalogue Flipbook In all colours of Gold, Silver or Platinum....The choice is yours! Quality Bespoke Jewellery Handcrafted in the Scottish Borders Wedding & Engagement Rings Browse Our Classic Collection In all colours - [Classic Collection](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/classic-collection/) - Commissions Commissions Heirloom Collection 1 Five pendants – variations on a theme, all with my “Joanna’s leaf” motif. Choose from silver or gold, virtually any gemstones of your choice and different lengths and styles of chain. Prices start from: £105 in silver and £414 in 9ct gold. Please enquire. Heirloom Collection 2 One pendant, one - [Celtic Range](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/celtic-range/) - This range was created to set some wonderful genuine Scottish smokey quartz, carnelians and Elie “rubies”. The designs are based on traditional Celtic knotwork with Joanna’s own twist and the occasional gold highlight. The gemstones were all collected from localities around Scotland and the smokey quartz have a soft brown colour with just a hint - [About](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/about-us/) - Joanna designs unique hand-made jewellery including engagement & wedding rings, dress rings, pendants & earrings inspired by Celtic art, animals and nature. - [Contact Joanna Thomson Jewellery](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/contact/) - Joanna's Studio is based near Peebles in the Scottish Borders, under an hour’s drive from Edinburgh. Please give her a call in the workshop on 01721 722936. - [News](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/news/) - Whoops! No connected account found. Try connecting an account first. - [Showcase](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/showcase/) - CommissionsCommissions Heirloom Collection 1Five pendants – variations on a theme, all with my “Joanna’s leaf” motif. Choose from silver or gold, virtually any gemstones of your choice and different lengths and styles of chain. Prices start from: £105 in silver and £414 in 9ct gold. Please enquire. Heirloom Collection 2One pendant, one necklace and three - [Shop](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/shop/) - You need to select your Shop page in wp-admin > WooCommerce > Settings > Products. [ux_product_categories number=”10″ parent=”0″ columns=”5″ title=”Our categories” ] [products_pinterest_style products=”” cat=”category-slug” columns=”5″] [product_lookbook cat=”category-slug” products=”8″] - [Joanna Thomson Jewellery Catalogue](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/catalogue/) - Click the icon to see the catalogue full screen. - [Building a suite](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/building-a-suite/) - Building a Suite Building a suite usually starts with me finding an interesting stone – in this case a harlequin cut amethyst – and seeing what that stone suggests to me. For this stone it needed to be a classic design, timeless and elegant, so I included some pearls and my leaf motif. That heartshaped - [FAQ](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/shop/faq/) - Below are some frequently asked questions about Joanna Thomson Jewellery. When are you open? Any time that suits both parties by arrangement. Do you have a showroom? Yes, I have a studio where you can see made up pieces and even some discounted items not on the website. Do you do repairs? If it’s a - [Gemstones](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/gemstones/) - Joanna has a great knowledge and love of gemstones and is a fellow of the Scottish Gemmological Association and the Gemmological Association of GB (GemA) - [New from Old](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/new-from-old/) - Items of family jewellery can be remade into classical or contemporary bespoke pieces, breathing new life into heirloom jewellery for future generations. - [Joanna's Workshop](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/joannas-workshop/) - A STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO COMMISSIONING A PIECE OF JEWELLERY FROM JOANNA WHERE IT ALL HAPPENS! My bench is rarely tidy, but it is very productive! The jewellers bench has changed little over the year, lots of files, pliers, saws, vices and other odd little tools that accumulate over the years! PUTTING ON PAPER - [Jeweller's Choice](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/jewellers-choice/) - This is a pendant I made using a stunning rainbow moonstone drop, it needed to have another rainbow moonstone to balance it and then some emeralds and pink tourmalines to set off the wonderful colours in the main stones. In 9ct yellow gold. Two beautiful solid opals – one marquise shape and one pear-shape – - [Commissions and one-off stock pieces](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/commissions-and-one-off-stock-pieces/) - Commissions and one-off stock pieces Multi-stone suite in 9ct yellow gold. This is what can happen when a customer arrives with a wee bag of jewellery that they no longer wear and don’t know what to do with…. There were some lovely colourful stones, a “barion” cut topaz, slightly “muddy” alexandrites, a selection of coloured spinels, - [Order tracking](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/order-tracking/) - [Blog](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/blog/) - Autumn is coming and I have been busy at the bench… View from the benchBy JoannaSeptember 3, 2015 Here are two quite different pieces I have made recently. One was a flight of fancy and is for sale at a smidgen under four figures! It is a pendant that measures 53mm from top to bottom - [Best sellers](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/best-sellers/) - View allCatalogueCeltic RangeHeirloom Range Load more - [New Accessories](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/new-accessories/) - Load more - [New](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/new/) - Load more - [Wishlist](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/wishlist-2/) - [ti_wishlistsview] - [Shop](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/shop-2/) - [Checkout-Result](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/stripe-checkout-result/) - [accept_stripe_payment_checkout] - [Products](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/products/) - [asp_show_all_products] - [Privacy Policy](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/privacy-policy/) - Our Privacy Policy This policy details how your personal information is stored here at Joanna Thomson Jewellery and why that information is stored - and how your privacy is protected when doing so. Joanna handles any personal information under her control with a due level of care, and keeps that information safe whilst respecting your - [Shipping & Returns](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/shipping-returns/) - Capture scalable capture Integrated weblogs unleash; seamless, seamless: disintermediate frictionless, "e-tailers incentivize, e-services integrateAJAX-enabled." Integrate harness; productize generate mesh evolve strategize robust customized mashups incubate customized value-added, enable cultivate, bandwidth compelling. Morph implement integrate Syndicate harness granular addelivery A-list integrate killer, reinvent evolve. Whiteboard; back-end, Cluetrain, ecologies viral tag extend cultivate folksonomies redefine, "reinvent sticky - [Product Categories](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/shop/product-categories/) - [Track your order](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/track-order/) - [Custom account page](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/custom-account-page/) - Add anything here... ## Products - [Celtic & Patterned Bands](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/product/celtic-patterned-bands-rings/) - A unique range of band rings - some with a traditional twist, knot or a more unusual plait. His and hers matching designs in different weights and widths. Some can be made in two colours of gold or a silver/gold combination. Please contact Joanna to discuss your requirements) One (SQR30) is set with a genuine - [Celtic Crosses](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/product/celtic-crosses/) - Two crosses in traditional style the larger one has gold highlights. Set with genuine Scottish smokey quartz. Prices: SQ25 £216 in silver and SQ31 £163 in silver For gold options please enquire. - [Celtic Range - Brooches, Pennanular Brooches, Pendants & Earrings](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/product/celtic-range-brooches-pennanular-brooches-pendants-earrings/) - A luckenbooth brooch, and an interwoven heart pendant with earrings to match. Prices start at £128 for the brooch and £115 for the earrings. - [Celtic Range Kilt Pins](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/product/celtic-range-kilt-pins/) - A perfect gift for the man in your life, Unique design all set with Scottish smokey quartz. SQ9 has gold highlights. Prices start at £207 in silver. - [Celtic Range 1](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/product/celtic-range-1/) - Pennanular brooches either with standard brooch pins or the swivel pin to go through your plaid. All are set with genuine Scottish stones – smokey quartz, carnelian and amethyst. Earrings to match and a luckenbooth brooch. Prices in silver start at £128 for the brooch, £115 for the earrings and £211 for the penannular brooches. - [Genuine Scottish Smokey Quartz](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/product/genuine-scottish-smokey-quartz/) - Genuine Scottish Smokey Quartz - [Genuine Scottish Gemstones](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/product/genuine-scottish-gemstones/) - Genuine Scottish Gemstones - [Introduction to the Joanna Thomson Celtic Range](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/product/introduction-to-the-joanna-thomson-celtic-range/) - Introduction to the Joanna Thomson Celtic Range - [Heirloom Collection 4](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/product/heirloom-collection-4/) - Five pairs of earrings that can be worn on their own or as part of a suite with an Heirloom pendant or necklace. A lovely range of stones in every colour available to fit these designs. Prices start at £84 in silver and £375 in 9ct gold. - [Wedding Rings](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/product/wedding-rings/) - Unique and unusual wedding rings (they work as dress rings too!) Celtic knots and simple twists. His and hers matching designs in different widths and weights. Available in silver and 9ct gold. Two colour versions available and metal combinations. Please contact Joanna to discuss your requirements. Made in silver and 9ct gold. Prices start at - [Wedding & Engagement Rings 2](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/product/wedding-engagement-rings-2/) - More interlocking wedding and engagement rings – contact Joanna to discuss your choice of gemstones and metals. Available in silver, 9ct and 18ct gold. The choice of stones is wide and varied. - [Wedding & Engagement Rings 1](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/product/wedding-engagement-rings-1/) - Some unusual and different wedding and engagement rings that fit together – some make very nice dress rings too! These can be set with diamond (contact Joanna about prices) I make these in silver, 9ct gold and 18ct gold to order. Prices vary with stone choice. - [Gold Dress Rings 2](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/product/9ct-gold-dress-rings/) - Some more big rings – perfect for the longer finger – as well as some finer shapes that suit most shapes of hand. All available in silver or 9ct gold. The stone choice is yours. Prices start from £92 in silver and £305 in 9ct gold. - [Gold Dress Rings 1](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/product/gold-dress-rings-2/) - Some big statement rings in 9ct gold – also available in silver – as well as more delicate designs. Many of them have that trademark “Joanna’s Leaf”. Mix and match your own choice of stones. Surcharges will apply with certain gemstones. Prices start at £80 in silver and £245 in 9ct gold for the finer - [Gemstones](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/product/gemstones/) - Joanna is a Fellow of the Gemmological Association of GB and also holds their Diamond Grading Diploma. Her knowledge will stand you in good stead when you choose the gemstones for your piece of jewellery. If you have a specific stone in mind please ask and Joanna will do her best to find what you - [Earring Suites](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/product/earring-suites/) - One necklace and six different pairs of earrings to tempt you. Available in silver and gold. Please note that it isn’t always possible to get all the types of gemstones in the pear-shaped drop cuts, but I do still have a wide range of colours and stone prices for you to choose from. Prices for - [Cat Designs](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/product/cat-designs/) - A taster selection from a huge range of cat designs. Joanna makes earrings, pendants, brooches, bracelets and rings. Please ask to see more designs. Brooch prices start from £99 in silver and £512 in 9ct gold. Earrings start from £83 in silver and £308 in silver. - [Heirloom Collection 1](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/product/heirloom-collection-1/) - Five pendants – variations on a theme, all with my “Joanna’s leaf” motif. Choose from silver or gold, virtually any gemstones of your choice and different lengths and styles of chain. Prices start from: £105 in silver and £414 in 9ct gold. Please enquire. - [Heirloom Collection 2](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/product/heirloom-collection-2-2/) - One pendant, one necklace and three designs of earring. Mix and match with any other design in the Heirloom range. Silver or gold and with gemstones of your choice. Prices start at: £124 in silver and £441 in 9ct gold for the pendants and £92 in silver and £302 in 9ct gold for the earrings. - [Heirloom Collection 3](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/product/heirloom-collection-3/) - One pendant and three brooches of classic design with the leaf motif. The pendant is especially popular and can be made with a huge choice of different gemstones – perfect for a special gift for all ages. Ideal for a birthstone. The pendant prices start at: £68 in silver and £295 in 9ct gold (including - [Heirloom Collection 5](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/product/heirloom-collection-5/) - Four stud earring designs in the range – mix or match with any other Heirloom piece. Choose your stones and your metal and contact me for a price. Prices start from: £88 in silver and £237 in 9ct gold. - [Silver Dress Rings 1](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/product/silver-dress-rings-1/) - A selection of my dress rings – made in silver and 9ct gold - set with a range of gemstones or you can choose the ones you would like in your ring. Prices start in silver from £75 without stones and £92 with a stone. In 9ct gold the prices start at £230 without stones - [Silver Dress Rings 2](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/product/silver-dress-rings-2/) - Some bigger ring designs and a couple without stones. All available in both silver and 9ct gold. These rings can be set with any stones of your choice – surcharges will apply for more expensive stone choices. Prices in silver start from £75 without stones and £93 with stones. Prices start at £305 in 9ct - [Brooches](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/product/brooches/) - A small selection of classic brooch designs to suit any age. Swifts, violas, dolphins and leaves. Prices from £105 in silver and £512 in 9ct gold. - [Commissions](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/product/commissions/) - Commissions ## Testimonials - [Enn Conie](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/dt_testimonials/enn-conie/) - Mauris id vestibulum massa elis nisl, tincidunt eget volutpat quis, porta sit amet est. Pellen tesque solli citudin velit vel molestie. - [Diana Freen](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/dt_testimonials/diana-freen/) - Aliquam bibendum, est a semper malesuada enim et luctus hendre ritnisl libero molestie lectus. Cras justo non justo element sed dui metus. Ut lobortis nisl at semper tellus tincidunt lorem. - [Anna White](https://joannathomsonjewellery.co.uk/dt_testimonials/anna-white/) - Morbi blandit venenatis erat, at maximus arcu cursus ut. Aliquam tempus laoreet dolor, sed auctor leo bibendum a. Donec ligula nisl, pretium sed neque tristique, tincidunt interdum justo. 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