Journal

Blue is My Muse: The Timeless Beauty of Gemstones.

I come back to the colour blue over and over again. From the palest, ethereal aquamarines to the deepest, velvety royal blue sapphires, and every shade in between, I am...

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What does love, peace and counterculture mean to me?

Growing up near one of Europe’s longest-running women-led peace movements left an imprint on my childhood, inspiring a fascination with counterculture, activism, and the possibility of peace, all of which...

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How to Design A Bespoke Talisman

How to Create a Custom Talisman: A Practical Guide to Designing a Meaningful Piece Designing a bespoke talisman is more than just creating a piece of jewelry—it’s about crafting an...

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The Haight Ashbury Collection

The Haight Ashbury collection is a modern interpretation of a 1960’s vibe and is inspired by the Artists that defined the Summer of Love. The Summer of Love in 1967...

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When To Take Off Your Bespoke Jewellery

All Rachel Balfour jewellery is made with solid gold and precious stones and is designed to last a lifetime; however it is very important that you know how to care for your...

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Choosing a coloured gemstone for your engagement ring

Each precious stone has its own meaning, which adds a whole new dimension to your jewellery. Here’s our guide to each of the stones we offer for you to make...

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Meet the animals

The Animal Collection was inspired by the messages I wanted to give to my two daughters; Mimi and Orla. Each Animal has its own story and their design was influenced...

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Where is your jewellery made?

All our jewellery is made in beautiful, buzzing London. We are based at The Goldsmith’s Centre in Farringdon and work with the incredibly talented Master craftspeople who are based there....

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