Pearl ring safely delivered to British Columbia!

I was invited along to the Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway, Ayrshire a few weeks ago for a local maker's market.  I really enjoyed the 2 day event and the highlight was that I received a commission from a visitor from Canada.

She loved my sterling silver handwired pearl ring and so she said she would order it on her return to Canada.

I didn't think too much about this as I know that many people say things and perhaps something gets in the way and so I never hear from them,

On this occasion however, I received a direct payment into my Paypal account on 6 August and so began working on the ring.  I made it in her exact ring size and choice of pearl.

On completion I put the ring in a solid glossy wooden box and parceled it up ready to be shipped on it's journey to Canada (I've never been).

I have just received an email saying:

Dear Sheila Just to say that my ring arrived yesterday and I love it!  M

How rewarding is this and my first international order!

Pearl Necklace

This image is part of my photoshoot for my new website.  Model is wearing handmade mixed pearl necklace with Swarovski elements crystal earrings.  All handmade by Sheila Kerr in her harbourside studio in Irvine, Scotland - Sheila Kerr Jewellery.

Today

What a perfect afternoon I had. It was at last nice enough to sit in my garden and do some work outdoors. I have all my jewellery making paraphenalia set up on a beading tray on a small table (to ensure I don't lose anything! I had to repair a fabulous necklace made of beautiful jade and a stunning handmade silver flower. I then strung some peachy freshwater pearls for a client who requested an 18 inch string which is her preferred length. This person has purchased pearls from me before - she is a bit of a pearl addict just like myself. The sun was shining, there was a slight breeze and I could hear the seagulls in the distance. At last I feel as if it is summer.

However, this was quite fleeting as later on the dark clouds came over and I was forced to complete my work indoors. As I look out it is quite sunny again. A perfect evening for a walk along the beach and why not?