UK Christmas markets 2024
It’s time to get inspired… Get the perfect handmade Christmas gift from Samantha Steele Jewellery in person, at some of the most beautiful locations around the Cotswolds
- Tithe Barn Christmas Craft Fair, GL52 8LU, 11-4pm, 2nd Nov
- Bishops Cleeve Christmas Market (lights switch on), GL52 8LU, 2-6:30pm, 23rd Nov
- Cirencester Gift Market, GL7 1BW, 10-4pm, 24th Nov, 15/17/18/19/22nd Dec
- Ellas Pop UP Shop , GL53 7NE, 10-4pm, 30th Nov
- Cambray Christmas Market, GL50 1JS 10:30-3pm, 7th Dec
- Long Gardens Christmas Market, GL50 1NB, 9-5pm, 21st Dec
Wrap up warm and I’ll see you there. X
It is my absolute pleasure to introduce you to my ready to wear line of everyday jewellery. Contemporary jewellery gifts, handmade in the Cotswolds, from recycled precious metals. This years collection is light and wearable, with a particular interest in being durable and hair-safe, that don’t catch on clothes.
Made out of recycled sterling silver and gold. Never filled, rolled or plated. All made by me, Samantha Steele in my petite studio. If you would like to see my work in action, follow along on my socials. Check out the makes and mends, what I call my #benchlife on Facebook and Instagram @samanthasteelejewellery
Meet the Jeweller
I am a self taught jeweller from Gloucestershire in the UK. I have been working with precious metals since 2020 following the death of my beloved father, and the covid 19 pandemic changed my life and career options.
I set about learning metal smithing skills after a failed fix in a friends garage, using a blowtorch on a broken earring. That was enough to start my research and finding out just how much there was to the process! With the vast resources online and the guidance found on YouTube, I was able to fettle-fix and repair my own jewellery without burning the house down! Working with fire and hammers I have made a space to be creative, to compliment my love of the earth and all of its treasures.
Ideas for collections can come from anywhere. Concept designing around particular or unusual stones is incredibly satisfying part of making my own original jewellery pieces; Stones in both semi-precious forms like quarts and The precious 4, using reclaimed or ‘estate’ stones wherever possible
People and the planet are important to me. My primary goal is to work sustainably, for the ethical consumer and all of our inner treasure hunters. I have come from a retail background heavily influenced by people power: the difference every single person can make. From fair trade commitments, to recycling admin staples and everything in between!
Remake Reuse Recycle
Precious metals will often carry hallmarks and makers marks to indicate what they are made of, when, and by whom. Feel free to get in touch if you need help identifying precious metals to use in your bespoke projects.
Recycle your own unloved jewellery into new works to be worn again. Precious family metals can be remade, redesigned and become heirlooms of the future.
