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Victorian Love Tokens

https://www.skadijewellery.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/451633252_26455795297344969_347788521360155244_n.mp4 What would you engrave on your love token? Which coin would you choose? It’s time to make the best use of your money, you know it makes cents. Supposedly a practice around for centuries, the making of love tokens gained major popularity again in the 19th century when Victorian

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Engagement Ring Alternatives

Looking for an engagement ring alternative or an alternative engagement ring? I’m a big fan of couples jewellery because it’s an excuse to incorporate personal stories and hidden messages. Of course the cruel irony is that my partner refuses to wear any jewellery at all. This got me thinking. If

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New Skadi logo

New logo The keen of eye may have noticed I just snuck in a new logo. The main issue with the old Skadi logo was that due to the ornate detail it looked great on a large tote bag but not so legible as a tiny thumbnail on Instagram. The

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Upcoming Event – Dark Moon Exhibition – April 2024

Next month Skadi Jewellery Design is proud to be part of the Dark Moon Exhibition, a curated curiosities, oddities, magic and dark arts exhibition πŸŒ‘Featuring local artists showcasing jewellery, candles, sculpture, self care, spooky desserts, cosmetics and etymology as well as live entertainment and demonstrations, this alternative event is not

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Upcoming Event – Raven Witch Market – March 2024

Next month Skadi Jewellery Design is proud to be part of the Raven Witch Market in Melbourne/Naarm’s CBD. Not only is it a fundraising event with ticket proceeds going to a local charity, all of the vendors are talented local alternative artists. From fine Gothic jewellery and cute spooky accessories

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Upcoming Event – Dark Moon Exhibition

Next month Skadi Jewellery Design is proud to be part of the Dark Moon Exhibition, a curated curiosities, oddities, magic and dark arts exhibition πŸŒ‘Featuring local artists showcasing jewellery, candles, sculpture, self care, spooky desserts, cosmetics and etymology as well as live entertainment and demonstrations, this alternative event is not

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Upcoming Event – Raven Witch Market

Next month Skadi Jewellery Design is proud to be part of the Raven Witch Market in Melbourne/Naarm’s CBD. Not only is it a fundraising event with ticket proceeds going to a charity supporting the homeless, all of the vendors are talented local alternative artists. From fine Gothic jewellery and cute

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Making a Custom Elven Lantern

I’m very fortunate I get to bring some amazing concepts to life. Collaborating with customers to create something truly unique is the best part of my job. Every so often though, the stars align and I get the ultimate commission with the quintessential elements; a grand idea, creative freedom, an

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Saw Pierce Your Own Pendant – Video Tutorial

Saw piercing metal can be an absolute dream when done right! You can lose yourself for hours when you get in the groove but like anything worth doing it takes practice. I’ve been practicing for over a decade and a half now and I want to share some of the

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Book Recommendations from a Gothic Jeweller

If you’re fond of my jewellery, you may very well like these books! Fair warning, they are all Fantasy but you won’t find any elves, dragons or damsels in distress, that’s not really my cup of tea. Think more murder, mayhem, mystery, magic and mirth.As a librarian my partner is

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