Inspirations – Genna Design Back To Basics
When you run your own business it's hard to take time out, especially since you're working hard to make a living and you're constantly busy. My business is my passion and my obsession. I find it very difficult to shut off my business brain as Genna Design is always in...
Yellow Gold Jewellery Back On Trend
It's the time of year to add some glamour and luxury to your wardrobe with gold jewellery, not just real gold but gold plated pieces are right on fashion. I've recently completed a commission of a chunky square rectangle bangle and pendant made in luxurious 9ct yellow...
DCA Shop Re-Opening In Dundee
The DCA (Dundee Contemporary Arts) is a world-class centre for the development and exhibition of contemporary art and culture. It has a cinema which hosts a variety of world and foreign films as well as art house, political and block buster films. The centre also has...
Topaz – The Birthstone For November
As you may have noticed, I love using coloured stones in my jewellery. Since it is November I thought I'd write a post about The Topaz which is this months gemstone. The Topaz is a stunning semi-precious gemstone. I mainly use the dark blue London Topaz and the pale...
Pearl Is The Birth Stone For June
I've been wanting to start doing monthly blog posts on my favourite stones. So I would like to start with this month. As it is June, the birth stone for this month is the Pearl. June is also the time for many weddings taking place so I'd thought I'd mention that I...
18ct White Gold Diamond Fitted Wedding Band
I was recently ask to make a wedding band to fit my clients 18ct white gold diamond engagement ring. Her engagement ring had 4 square diamonds as the main setting but also had small square diamonds channel set into the shank of the ring. As she loved a bit of sparkle...
Preparing For The 3D2D Westend Fair
Well it's quite exciting to find out that I will be exhibiting at the Edinburgh Festival for a full 3 weeks, that's 23 days in a row!!! I'm used to doing the first 9 days but this year I'm exhibiting during the whole festival. So I'm going to have to work my bum off...
Bespoke Pearl And Agate Neckpiece
This year it's all about making a statement with your jewellery and pearls are back in fashion. Spring/Summer trends are saying that jewellery is getting even bigger!!! You can certainly keep with trend and make a statement by wearing Genna Design jewellery. I love...
Bespoke Statement Pendant
I love it when a client asks me to make something totally unique and bespoke for them. I recently got commissioned to make a one off statement pendant for a clients sister's special birthday. Her sister loves to wear really unusual statement pieces to big does and had...
Exhibiting At Trade Shows
For students or other people wishing to exhibit at a trade show her are some tips to get you started. Research the show It is worthwhile visiting the show before you intend to exhibit as trade shows cost quite a bit of money up front before you get any money back....