Personalised Handmade Jewellery With Ruby & Wonder

Be personal with handmade jewellery...

Deciding on the perfect gift can be really tricky! Today we chat to Tara from Ruby and Wonder, all about the beautiful designs that she creates with her husband Wayne. We absolutely adore their personalised designs such as the initial disks and pendants, it's something really special and meaningful for the owner to cherish forever.

Personalised jewellery is a wonderful and thoughtful gift idea, perfect for Christmas, Valentine's Day, Mothers/Father's Day and all special occasions.

We find out why handmade personalised jewellery is so special at this time of year or perfect for a birthday or celebration. We think it's so important to support small businesses such as Ruby and Wonder, offering something different and unique, supporting handmade and giving something meaningful.

Hi Tara, tell us about Ruby & Wonder and how your jewellery making journey started

My husband, Wayne, and I decided we would like our own little home crafting business. We looked at lots of options but nothing seemed to fit with us both. Then at a craft fair we met a guy cutting old coins, Wayne tried it at home and loved it, before long he was cutting shapes out of aluminium.

Some of his first designs are rather large! We then together went on a Silversmith course and as they say, the rest is history.

Describe Ruby & Wonder in three words!

Handcrafted Silver Wonder.

What was the inspiration behind offering personalised jewellery in your business?

Our customers! We had lots of requests.

What is your favourite personalised jewellery that you offer and why?

I have to say our hammered initial disc necklaces. They are super sweet and so easy to wear.

What is the process of making these special initial discs?

We first stamp a little disc from silver sheet, then gentle hammer it to give the texture. We then hand stamp the initial and symbol. Then drill a hole, add a jump ring. Then give it a good clean and polish.

What is your favourite gemstone and why?

I have totally fallen in love with opals, they are just stunning and every stone is completely unique with its own special light.

What has the feedback been like for your personalised items?

We have always been blessed with the most amazing feedback for all of our pieces. We put our hearts into designing, making and packaging each piece and in return we get lots of love back from our lovely customers.

Why do you think people love personalised jewellery?

It's that extra special touch, it adds meaning to any piece of jewellery.

What is your most popular piece of jewellery and what do you think draws people to this design?

Our Spinner rings. I think customers love the quirkiness of them, but they are also the perfect statement piece.

What techniques do you use the most when creating jewellery?

We are silversmiths so it's all about the cutting, bending, soldering and polishing. I love being at my bench.

What has been your biggest challenge in your jewellery making journey?

Being seen and standing out in a very competitive market. We have been extremely lucky to have had huge support from the crafting community as well as our friends and family.

Why do you think personalised jewellery is perfect for a gift?

Handcrafted jewellery which has been personalised is just extra special as the recipient knows it has been made especially for them.

Opal Doublets

They are totally stunning with such beautiful flashes of colour.

Alligator Tape

My nails and fingers are very thankful for this great green tape!

Turquoise Cabochons

These are so pretty and delicately flecked. One of our most popular stones.

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What Our Customers Say...

Helen

Just wanted to say thank you for picking such beautiful stones for my order. I'm halfway through making a ring for my daughter and the rose cut rainbow moonstones are particularly yummy. Thank you!

Helen Bowles

I felt compelled to write to you, as I'm so impressed with your quick service! I've been a Kernowcraft customer for years and have never had anything but reliable, efficient service from you.

Deborah Roberts-Barter

I have sent a couple of email enquiries today, which have been really quickly answered. This customer service is what made me order with you straight away!

Gloria Williams

I just came across your online shop and my first reaction was wow! It has everything i need to carry on with my jewellery making. I've seen things that i have been looking for and couldn't find in so many other shops!

Lynn Carson

I bought the sand dollar charm to make a holiday bracelet. It’s really lovely, subtle and pretty detail. Perfect piece and exactly as described.

George Inglis

Great looking website, one of the best I've seen and used. Good search function, good range of products, good prices and great advice for jewellery makers of all abilities. All-in-all a great site and one I'll use again and again.

Dorota Todd

I just wanted to say how impressed I am with the quality of pearls in my recent order! Thank you so much for taking time and matching them into pairs, it's very appreciated. Thank you and I am definitely going to buy at your store in the future.

Claire Hall

Kernowcraft is my go to for all my gemstones! Their stones are the first ones I show when offering my clients stone choices and I can't recommend their customer service enough! This is a company that cares!

Christine Wood

Just want to say a very big thank you for your quick delivery and excellent service. The stones I ordered arrived this morning, the quality and price are second to none. I was delighted with my purchase. Thank you so much.

Mihaela Ciubotaru

I am very happy with my products... it is wonderful to have a reliable source of materials and gems with a fast delivery and a lot of tips on how to use the tools we buy.

Jenny Kirkwood

Love the service you get and appreciate the range of products on offer. I just used the alligator tape for the first time and found myself asking - where have you been all my life?

Denise Mountain Pike

I recently ordered a couple of replacement stones from you and I'd just like to say how happy I am with my purchase and very impressed with the friendly helpful service you gave. Thank you very much.

Jaquie

It can be difficult to order gemstones online - no such worries with Kernowcraft - you really do care about your products & clients and it shows.

Jill Hammersely

I just wanted to say a massive thank you to the team, particularly the ladies that helped me yesterday. Delivery took less than 24hrs, that's amazing. The quality of both cabochons and settings are stunning.

Claire

I just wanted to say a big thank you for the beautiful sapphires that arrived today. Hannah picked out just what I wanted and I’m over the moon with them.

Lenna

Hi, just a quick email to thank you for my cross and chain - I love it. What a speedy service - ordered it yesterday and wearing it tonight. Thank you very much.

Catherine Warwick

Just received my order that I placed only yesterday. I wanted to say thank you! I am delighted with the choice of cabochon, setting and books. Now I have to read up on how to set it! FABULOUS SERVICE - Thank you!

Frank Wilson

It is always a joy to deal with your Company and your hints and tips always help me to improve my skills and encourage my interests. Thank you for caring about us small enthusiastic silversmiths!

Marshal

Thank you to the lady who went to a great deal of trouble to find a very small opal that fitted a bezel cup. The work is now complete and looks very nice - my wife is delighted with the result.

Eve

The stones are excellent quality, and the special request I put in for dark citrines and paired malachites has been met perfectly. I am delighted with Kernowcraft, and will be back!

Lydia Farrow

Just to say that I have always had the best possible results for every order - however small and all your products are of excellent quality.

Frank Wilson

I have grown as a jewellery maker over the last year or so due to the encouragement the team have given me - they are all experienced jewellery makers or keen crafters. They have helped to guide me through my inventory, offered helpful tips and advice on all manner of silver working.

Joel Martin

Great, easy to navigate website with wonderful clear photographs. I look forward to receiving my order... it's going to be like Christmas!

Catriona

Thank you for my recent order as I'm blown away by all the lovely pieces. I don't really know what to start work on first. Thank you for supplying top quality items on a easy to use website.

Hayley Meredith

I just wanted to say thank you for the amazing service from Kernowcraft. I find your website easy to navigate, products good quality and the delivery is second to none!

I added a special request for moonstones with strong blue/green flashes and received 3 briolettes which were exactly that - some of the prettiest moonstones I’ve seen. Thank you!

Vivienne Sadler

Always too many temptations, but a joy to look through. Thank you for such good service. I have to be very strict with myself when I visit your website!

Lauren Jodie Piercy

Beautiful gemstones and a lot of choice. Running competitions and being interactive as well really sets them apart. Keep up the interesting content.

Janice Scragg

Your website is easy to use, your products excellent, nice friendly service on the phone and delivery quick, excellent. Thank you and well done Kernowcraft. Gold star!

Rhiannon Piper

The opal I received is absolutely amazing and just perfect. Its such a beautiful stone and I tried it with my wedding dress yesterday and its just set it off so well.

Maggi Henman

I’ve just had my first order from you and I am so pleased with the fast delivery and the quality of the products. The satin cords and the findings really finished off my ceramic jewellery.

Daniel Coe

The customer service I have received from you and the help has been second to none. If only all companies were so helpful and understanding that i am a complete newbie. The retail world would be a better place.

Julia Schofield

I’ve used Kernowcraft as a supplier for findings and pearls since beginning my business 8 years ago, because I know I can absolutely rely on the quality I get. The service is pretty impeccable too.

April Luescher

Beautiful quality and colours - I rarely buy semi-precious stones anywhere else these days. Very helpful, superb service, speedy delivery. What more could anyone want?

Kim Thomson

I have been using Kernowcraft since 1997 and still regularly recommend them to all my students.

Sarah Tiley

Whenever I feel unsure as to where to purchase any stones or jewellery requirements I always go back to what is familiar. Thank you Kernowcraft for being true to your customers.