Here at Julia Thompson Jewellery we’ve been getting into the festive feel of things and have put together a special ‘Stocking Filler’ Christmas Gift Guide for you, comprising of an enticing selection of ethical twinkling treasures, collectable statement designs, and alternative gift options for those who like to get making… ALL UNDER £250. Enjoy browsing and choose your ideal festive stocking  gift that is sure to delight your nearest and dearest. Please also use the code XMAS23FREESHIP to get free insured special delivery UK Christmas shipping… our little extra gift to you! GIFTS UNDER ..read more

GEMS & GEMMOLOGY WORKSHOP   The Polishing Room, Flaxdrayton Farm, South Petherton TA13 5LR Saturday 2nd September 2023, 10am – 4.30pm. This one-day workshop with Stuart Pool of Nineteen48 Ltd will give you a solid overview of many of the key topics relating to gems and gemmology, covering scientific aspects of the subject, the journey of a gemstone and the practical side of gem properties and identification. You will learn to use some of the main gemmologist’s tools and have a chance to examine a wide range of gemstones. This course is suitable for complete beginners to the subject a ..read more

In celebration of  Fairtrade Fortnight, I have selected some special Julia Thompson Jewellery pieces that span my Elegance, Trinkets, Wedding, WILD  & Opal Opulence Collections, to create a wonderful enticing edit for you, that are entirely made of or contain Fairtrade Gold. FAIRTRADE GOLD LEAF STUDS Carefully hand-stamped with my handmade signature leaf punches, then hand cut from 18ct yellow Fairtrade Gold, these eye catching stud earrings with their sturdy recycled silver stoppers will bring a touch of delicate class to any outfit. SHOP HERE FAIRTRADE GOLD MAGPIE AMETRINE D ..read more

It is with great pleasure and many thanks to you who voted for me in the nominations round that I’m delighted to announce I’m a Muddy Finalist!  Now one of five, battling it out (haha, I jest as I’ve never been the competitive type) to win the ‘Best Jeweller’ in Dorset, Somerset & Bristol Award! So, I need your help one last time to vote for me if you’d be so kind? Click on the Award Logo or  Vote Button below where you’ll be able to vote for me on the  Muddy Stilettos Website.   Enter your email Choose ‘Best Jeweller’ category Open your Muddy ‘VERIFY VOTE’ link sent ..read more

‘Opal Opulence’ is a collection that has been born from a creative vision and tentatively brought to life through the passage of time. Hand selected rare white crystal and boulder opals purchased directly from a fully traceable source and family run business based in Yowah, Queensland Australia form the basis of this new exuberant range. You will also discover beautiful faceted fairly sourced sapphires in a multitude of colours in this collection, and gorgeous ametrines, a unique naturally occurring variety of quartz that is a mixture of amethyst and citrine with zones of purple and yellow or ..read more

White Sapphires all the way!   Just before lockdown happened in the UK, I completed an engagement ring for Doug who had commissioned me to make a ring for his partner Harri. The design incorporated three beautiful fairly sourced white Sri Lankan sapphires set into 18ct yellow Faritrade gold, and on handover of the ring to Doug, as always with designing and making engagement rings, I waited in suspense in the hope that Harri was going to say ‘yes!’ Triple White Sapphire & Fairtrade Gold Engagement Ring Deco meets Gothic Decadence…   On a knife edge band of recycled 9ct whit ..read more

This year as we get into the festive feel of things, the beauty of Mother Nature has really shone through in our designs at Julia Thompson Jewellery. We have pulled together a mini showcase for you, comprising of an enticing selection of limited edition Fairtrade gold & twinkling sapphire jewellery gifts inspired by the mystical Winter Snow Hare, Moon & Stars. Showcasing for the first time in our Christmas Boutique, warm tones of rose and yellow gold contrast with wintery shimmering silver in our Rising and Harvest Moon Pendants, flush set with multiple fairly sourced white sapphires a ..read more

September has arrived and with it so has Somerset Open Studios 2021! I absolutely love Somerset Open Studios and all it has to offer.  It’s a wonderful event spanning across two weeks and three weekends starting on Saturday 18th September – Sunday 3rd October where often reclusive Somerset designers, makers and artists open their studio doors for all to see. We all get to not only just see behind said doors, but to meet the artists and designers in person, to ask questions about their inspirations and practice, and purchase work directly from them in their studios too! Open Studios a ..read more

WILD is a collection that has been a while in the making, in fact it goes all the way back to the beginning when Two for Joy was first brought into creation and it is the root of all my current collections. Living in the heart of Somerset, you can’t help but fall into a natural rhythm of saluting the Magpie when ever they cross your path, keeping in mind the folkloric rhyme, ‘One for sorrow, Two for joy, Three for a girl, Four for a boy,  Five for silver, Six for gold, Seven for a secret, never be told…’ I explain more about my affiliation with Magpies and how they have influenced my wor ..read more