Journal

Our Rock Pool Collection Launch

Rock Pool Gold Jewellery Collection featuring textures and gemstones

Our Rock Pool Collection Launch

A sense of escapism is always important as a chance to reinvigorate, refresh and inspire. Jenny the founder of Origin 31 has always found such ti...

What is ethical and sustainable jewellery?

6 Ways Of Spotting Sustainable And Ethical Jewellery

Let’s face it the words ethical jewellery, sustainable jewellery or eco friendly are awash on e-commerce and social media, they are the words du j...

Childs picture to say thank you to key workers

Thank You Key Workers

Keyworkers are often the backbone of society, helping the sick and infirm, keeping our streets safe or putting out fires. In current times, through...

Love Hearts marry me ring as an example of a promise ring

What Is A Promise Ring?

Believe it or not promise rings have been around for rather a long time, since Roman times to be exact. In the 2nd century BC it was the law of th...

Different cuts of a diamond such as princess, pear and emerald cut

Get To Know About The Cut Of A Diamond

Here we focus on the details explaining about the cut of a diamond breaking down the aspects to look at. We have looked also at the clarity, colou...

The modern round brilliant diamond, a round cut of diamond

Colour of a diamond

We recently added to our journal a post on the cut of diamond and here we follow on to explain a little about the colour of a diamond. It was the...

An example of a round amethyst we can use in our jewellery

All About Amethyst

Amethyst jewellery are often captivating pieces as the gemstone is so versatile; you see it used as a piece of rough gemstone set in jewellery thro...

A diagram illustrating the different clarity gradings of diamonds

The Basics of Carat and Clarity of a Diamond

Diamonds are assessed on the 4 C's, here we explain about carat and clarity of a diamond. The 4 C's Cut Colour Clarity Carat The Carat Of A...

A bespoke diamond engagement ring example of our creations

How To Get Your Perfect Engagement Ring Designed In 7 Steps

In our time we have designed and created many a stunning engagement ring design after getting over the minefield of inspiration and styles availabl...

Sketches of our bespoke jewellery designs

What thoughts are behind a jewellery design?

Many of our bespoke clients first approach us having not experienced a bespoke jewellery design process before. We thought we would lift the lid a...

Did you know there are birthstones by day?

Here we will explain the birthstones by day but as you know there are also birthstones by month too, just to recap they are: January = Garnet Febr...

What Planetary Stone are you?

Not many people have heard of Planetary stones, they will bring out positive aspects of your star sign. The more and more we delve into the holist...

Colour talisman gemstones which can be used in jewellery

7 Colour Talismans you need to know about

A colour talisman stone is to enhance your natural personality traits, focusing you on the tasks and aim ahead. For this reason they are said to ai...