Starbright Jewellery

29/05/2026

So Etsy has suggested it's shops add a video showing their process - I guess they're now leaving it to us to prove we actually hand make our pieces! 😆
Anyhow, did a little compilation video which I added to all my listings individually (over 200, in both shops! Which took forever! 🙈) - here's proof that I work my butt off to make cool stuff for you! 😄

28/05/2026

Next behind the scenes video - teaching you a little metallurgy 😉

Annealing is a process where you heat the silver up just enough that the metal structure softens (when you roll or hammer silver, it gets harder)I know when ...

27/05/2026

Another little behind the scenes video - I had an order for 3 pairs of protea cufflinks. They were each cut out by hand, soldered to a backing, and then the cufflink back was soldered on.
Then comes the cleaning up process 😉

Once a piece has been soldered/cut out etc, the edges need to be cl...

26/05/2026

I've decided to do a simple little YouTube channel, with some behind the scenes videos of different aspects of jewellery making.. Just 1 video short so far, but hoping to add lots more..
(sorry, I'm really not a talk to the audience person, so just footage of work! 😄🩷)

I'm going to be sharing a few short behind the scenes videos - showing what goes into the process of making silver jewellery..I'm a classically trained jewel...

25/05/2026

Apart from making fine jewellery - I also help my husband out with his side business! These are belt hooks, for leather belts, that he makes to go with his handmade leather traditional Chinese archery quivers!
The brass is laser cut, but I have to clean it up, round the edges, polish etc.. 😉
You can check out his beautiful work here, btw! https://lostartsarchery.co.za/collections/quivers-etc
Or on Instagram -
(he also imports Chinese bows & arrows 😁)

21/05/2026

Something a little different today.. Not my design! 😉
A friend of mine found a ring she bought years ago overseas - but the stone had a big chunk chipped off it. Could I maybe replace the stone..?
Now, there are marquasites set all the way around, so I knew unsetting & putting in a new stone might be tricky, so I suggested that I try and fix it with resin.
Filled the empty area with black resin, a clear coat of uv resin over and, voila, it looks brand new again! 😄

15/05/2026

In these days of mass-produced, well, everything - I find myself loving the fact that I can create incredibly unique custom pieces.. When it comes to gifts, what could be more special?
Chat to me about any ideas you might have - I'm always happy to work closely with you, to create the perfect piece.. 🩷☺️

04/05/2026

And now I (along with all the vendors, I'm sure), will be taking a well deserved rest day today! 😂
Thanks again 😘😘

03/05/2026

It's Star Wars day at comicconcapetown (in honour of May the 4th tomorrow)
They're playing a lot of the music (which is great!), but I think by the end of today, I'll be able to recite The Mandalorian & Grogu trailer by heart! 😂
Anyhow - last day of Comic Con - may the force (and strong coffee) be with us exhibitors! 😆

01/05/2026

Well, this one didn't last long! 🙈😄
Sterling silver and Labradorite handmade necklace..
Probably the piece that got people the most excited at Comic Con so far - so I guess I need to make more similar ones.. 🤔🩷

01/05/2026

All ready for day 2
& stocked up on Artful Biscuit Co cookies! 😋😋