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About
Welcome to By Glorya Jewellery
By Glorya is a heartfelt one woman business rooted in the values of sustainability, creativity and a deep connection to nature.
My journey into jewellery making began whilst working in healthcare. Seeking an outlet to nurture my own well- being i discovered the art of silversmithing and was quickly captivated by the whole process.
Transforming recycled and reclaimed metal and gemtones into timeless treasures became not only a craft but also a source of peace, purpose and joy for me.
i feel that By Glorya is a creative force in the world of ethical jewellery, crafting quality, often one of a kind pieces using traditional silversmithing techniques.
My designs exclusively feature recycled precious metals (solid gold & silver) and reclaimed gemstones, ensuring that every piece of material i use is already in circulation, so im not contributing to the multiple environmental/socio economic negative impacts the mining industries have.
By Glorya jewellery proves that it is possible to handcraft stunning timeless pieces responsibly and to a high standard without compromising on quality or sustainability.
My passion is to create pieces of jewellery that tell a story of renewal and responsibility.
What i produce celebrates the harmony between craftsmanship and environmental care, jewellery that is not only stunning, but can be recycled endlessly.
Sustainable jewellery with a soul.
Crafted from the past, but inspired by the future.
With By Glorya you can wear your values, wear jewellery that not only reflects your values, but doesn't cost the earth.
How It All Began
My day job working in healthcare (Mental health) on the front line for the last 30 years has been very rewarding but also very stressful,
During the pandemic and after it became very obvious to me that i was totally burnt out. Crippling anxiety and panic attacks became my new normal. I started losing my hair and my sense of self.
Struggling to leave the house I realised i had sadly failed to look after my own mental and physical well being and now i had hit a brick wall.
From here i knew that creating my own self care package was priority if i wanted to get better. slowly i started to put in place all the things i had shown others over the years they needed in place to maintain good mental and physical well being. i prioritised taking care of myself in many different ways, something that doesn't come easy for many of us, especially carers.
Around this time i started taking silversmith classes as i i have found over the years that doing anything innovative helps me unwind and de stress. Its one of my many forms of mindfulness as i am totally in the moment and absorbed in what i am making. i totally fell in love with designing and making jewellery using traditional and more modern silversmith techniques.
I also have a real passion for gemstones, crystals and anything with a bit of sparkle and colour. My workshop is full of various crystals, in fact they are all over my home.
I started making gifts for friends and family and very soon started getting asked to make commissions for various people who loved my work.
I started to feel better overall and found being creative was very healing for me.
keeping sustainability within the core of my jewellery making has been a priority since the day i started the silversmith classes.
Eventually I started selling my jewellery at craft fairs, and festivals, the feedback was great and i was spending more and more time making jewellery. so I decided to make my hobby my business, and so By Glorya was formed.
I know i have finally found my happy place, getting lost in metal and stones, designing and producing pieces of unique jewellery, along with bringing life and beauty back to lost, old and broken treasures, so they can be re-worn and re-loved once again.. This brings me great joy and makes my heart sing. i have made bracelets from solid silver sugar tongs and rings from solid silver coffee spoons which is fun.
From the very start i knew i wanted to ensure that my business maintained my own values of being zero waste and as sustainable as is possible.
By Glorya jewellery is all about wearing your values.