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My Emotional Christmas Blog!

 

 

My Emotional Christmas Blog!

Some time ago I read an interesting post that jewellery has gone down in value… but not in financial value, as in this aspect it always goes up. Since ancient times jewellery has been the most coveted gift, but now people are choosing to buy technology, or experiences such as trips rather than jewellery.
I’ve been thinking about this and I think especially now, people would rather buy a new tv or comfy homewear than jewellery. And that’s totally understandable. We don’t have many possibilities to go out; nobody knows when life will get back to some kind of normality, so we think we don’t need jewellery ~ we never needed it! Much better to buy a new wider-screen tv with brighter colours which we will have plenty of time to enjoy! And it’s true. It is.
Jewellery is one of the most unnecessary things to buy: however, it has several huge advantages over the big telly. It is the most emotional article to buy or to gift. It’s that little special something that carries maximum impact. The most important events in our lives are all closely intertwined with jewellery.
Jewellery is the least essential thing that holds the most important emotions. Whatever it might be – proposal, wedding, the birth of a child, christening or naming, confirmation, birthday, graduations or gift under the Christmas tree – there is no better gift than jewellery.
Women won’t remember any gift as well as they will jewellery. And it is one of those rare things that will last for generations, and hold the memory of its original gifting. Jewellery often speaks of the history of a person or family. It locks up a fragment of the present for the future in the way that an old pair of pj’s or a huge television certainly don’t. When you wear an eternity ring your husband bought you that marked the birth of your first child, you are taken back to that life-changing time in your mind. Wearing your grandmother’s brooch means that you carry her with you for the day. And, although it is great to be comfortable around the house, don’t forget to celebrate yourself  every single day, with your choice of jewellery.

I want to thank everyone who bought that most special, most emotional and most unneeded gift ever, especially recently. I want to congratulate you for making the best gift decision ever.
Your purchase of my jewellery has been really important both emotionally and financially, for me and for others. I vowed to give a percentage of my profits away this year. Through this little scheme you have enabled 270 people to be fed, and six children from disadvantaged families will have presents to unwrap this Christmas. Thank you. I also had the possibility to invest in myself, in my business, and I could keep working on the collections. I can make this Christmas special for my children too, and I did all this just because of you. Without you I couldn’t give, couldn’t be happy and couldn’t improve and grow. Thank you very much.

Please next time you think about presents always think about jewellery. Men: bear in mind that it’s the present women never forget. And women: don’t forget to celebrate your lives.

I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year, filled with love, joy, happiness, and those most emotional gifts – jewellery!

 

 

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Believe in your dreams: this is how the life should begin…

 

Believe in your dreams: this is how the life should begin…


As I have two little children I know what Christmas means to them… I know the joy they feel when they unpack presents; I know how much they wait for Father Christmas and it breaks my heart to think that some disadvantaged children don’t get to experience this great joy… I think it is very important to believe in your dreams and this is how our life should begin – that everything is possible if we really want it. That’s how we will follow our dreams later in our lives. I would love to help make this Christmas nicer for disadvantaged children and I need your help please.

With the advent of COVID-19, the number of disadvantaged children living around us has grown exponentially. I want to help the charity called BEYOND THE BOW to bring personalised Christmas gifts to children in need.

Last year over 1000 children opened gifts on Christmas Day thanks to lovely giving people. This year they have over 1500 children to find presents for…The way that the Charity works is very simple -they ask kind people to donate a Christmas gift – they give the names, age & Christmas wish of the child to you and ask that you choose the gift.

So I have decided to gift 20% of the purchases you make from now until 11th November to disadvantaged children. That means that if you spend £100 on my work (it works with the ready made pieces as well as made-to-order and commissioned pieces) you would help to buy a gift for one child for the sum of £20 or 2 children for the sum of £10. If you spend £1000, that would mean 10-20 happy children on Christmas day with presents worth £10-£20 each.

So if you were dreaming about one of my beautifully made pieces now is the great time, you not only treat yourself and support my business, but also give hope to a disadvantaged children  – that all their dreams may come true.

Hurry up – there’s not much time!

 

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The sparkle hidden in lockdown

 

The sparkle hidden in lockdown


Isn’t this whole lockdown situation interesting? It cycles us through so many states and emotions. At the beginning I was very calm, and I looked at the opportunity it gave me to work differently, to have more time with my children, as I usually spend many hours each day alone. And that has been wonderful. However now I am beginning to feel the impact of the negative side of lockdown, in the way it has cut across my great dreams and my plan of showing at the Elite London event this year. Many other exhibitions have been cancelled, and I have to admit to huge disappointment that my investment and hard work have come to nothing for me. I always get a buzz from those full-on events where I would see thousands of people, and many other skilled makers. It is such a pleasure to see people trying on my work, people with different skin tones, wearing different outfits; when it’s possible to see my work from a different angle, like with new eyes. Sure it’s exhausting afterwards, but all those conversations, all that excitement – it buoys me up for further development, new angles, new finishes. I’d come home fizzing with ideas. So I’ve missed all of that, and have had to dig deep to find the invigoration of those exhibitions and connections.

Never one to waste an opportunity, I’ve used the time to distil my new design ideas, and even more exciting, to upgrade my way into some deeper skills involved in stone setting. I’ve always set stones, and have now invested in making my own tools – they are called pushers and burnishers – and a microscope in order to set very small diamonds. This is as exciting as the flash and glint they give when they catch the light – so for me this is the enlightening side of lockdown!

 

 

I also want to share just a few pieces I’ve made recently, jewels of patinated silver, white gold and diamonds. Keep your eyes open – they will soon land in my website. In the meantime if you can’t wait and feel as excited about my new pieces as I am, please do get in touch. I will be very happy to answer any questions you may have, or best of all – I would be delighted to show you my work in person. If you would like to see my newest work and my studio – please get in touch and we will book a convenient time for your visit.
 
 

 


I always want to offer my clients the best, and have overhauled my conditions of sale, as follows. I know you will like this, especially the offer of free lifetime warranty.

•Free shipping
My work has to be touched, you have to feel it to experience it and appreciate it.
•100 days returns
•Free lifetime warranty
All products have a lifetime warranty. If anything breaks I’ll fix it or send you a new one for free.
•Free Cleaning & Renewing
Jewellery should be professionally cleaned and inspected once a year. I am offering cleaning and renewing of your piece once a year at no cost for jewellery that has been looked after, correctly worn, and loved.

I am committed to providing quality and value on the products I sell, with a risk- free 100% satisfaction guarantee. Limited exceptions apply. Read more here – Jewellery Care & Repair & Returns & Exchanges.

I hope it will encourage you to look, try and buy my inspired jewellery.

Keep positive: keep healthy! Gleam on!

 

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I would be grateful if you could help me

 

I would be grateful if you could help me


 

So while most people have had more quiet time than usual I been very busy, busy as never before, working on all my goals. Working on forming them into reality. I have decided that NOW, in these unpredictable times, is the best time ever to do everything I was thinking and dreaming of for some time. I am so excited to share all the exciting news with you about what I’ve been up to – just to mention one thing – some even finer pieces with diamonds to complete my collection. I have been working harder than ever on refining and improving. In my ‘to do’ list I had written that I want to offer more to my customers, so I hope you will be as excited as I am to see what I will have to offer for both men and women. But about all the exciting news a bit later, in my next newsletter.

 

 

 

I have been thinking a lot. I would like somehow to give more. I wondered if you might give me some ideas – what could I do better, what more I could offer/give? Whatever it might be – range of products, delivery costs, returns, warranty, repair service, whatever really, even if it sounds crazy, please I am really open for any ideas… What stops you (if anything) from buying my beautifully made, refined-to-perfection jewellery? I would be grateful if you email me on info@agnetabugyte.com with your thoughts.

 


 

The last orders are available to buy until 14th August to be posted on 15th August before I take a holiday. Finally I will have some time to spend with my family, experience lots of adventures and enjoy the wonderful summer. I will also learn a new skill and as always work little bit. All the orders after the 14th August will be posted on 8th September. I am sorry for any inconvenience it may cause you.

Look out for my next newsletter with lots of exciting news. In the meantime I want to wish you wonderful weather, a beautiful summer and lots of different experiences to cherish.

P.S. Let me know your ideas on what could I do for you, and how can I give more.

 

 

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My Big Thank You

 

My Big Thank You – and also what I am excited about right now!


 

First of all I would like to thank you. I wouldn’t be able to create without you believing in me. I am so happy and grateful for being able to do what I love and what I do best. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve you. Thank you for those who bought my work, especially recently, in these unpredictable times; it is so important for me both financially and psychologically. Thank you. Because of you I been able to design, make and keep improving. I am finally working on a ‘men/unisex’ collection that I have been thinking of for a couple of years now. And it seems NOW is just the right time. It’s still quiet in the world but so much is happening in my world ~ completely the opposite from the usual situation ~ this summer all my plans and dreams should come true.
In the early autumn the very fine white gold collection with diamonds will be launched just at the right time before the Elite Event I will be part of.

Publications

-I am excited about the inclusion of my pair of Gold Grains Studs in The Jeweller, Spring 2020 edition.
-my Black and Gold Collection was published in Laxary, Germany’s Exclusive Online Magazine.
– a Gold Grains Bracelet appeared in Inhorgenta Daily, Munich;
– and my business was included in the book ‘Reliance Motor Services: The Story of a Family-Owned Independent Bus Company’.
While it is the story of a company and of a family over four generations, it is also very much a story about Brightwalton in the past and in the present, the lovely village I am working and living in.
-and the biggest highlight of the year I am thrilled to announce that two of my bracelets have been selected out of more than 5000 bracelets and will be published in the stunning upcoming book “New Bracelets” by Nicolas Estrada. The book will feature about 400 works by 200 contemporary jewellery artists. Fabulous!

 

 

Interviews
I have been interviewed by Wolf & Badger press here to read the interview. This was really interesting to do as I had the chance to review my path from dreamy child to focussed jewellery artist, and to see how the foundations for my work were laid very early in my life – but uncovering the path took lots of time, training and effort!

 

Events
I am very excited to announce that I will be showing my work and participating in the Elite London Show from October 2-3 rd . My work will be exhibited in the Luxury Brand Show, more details to follow later this summer. Press here to read more about the event.


 Archive Sale
I have added a few more pieces on promotion with 20% off. It’s a great opportunity to buy the beautiful jewellery you maybe dreamed, for less. Click here to explore more.

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Enjoy these bizarre times … Pour beauty into life

 

Enjoy these bizarre times … Pour beauty into life


 

Times are strange and uncertain right now and yet I have a bizarre statement to make, that I feel so happy …
Spring, when everything in nature is changing and promising new life and hope. The sun is shining and we can enjoy the fine weather. Bird song reaches a peak during spring: the perfect treat for the ears. It is the season when nature explodes back into life and sharpens the senses.
Spending time outside in the sunny spring weather isn’t just a mood booster, it actually can change the way people think. Research shows that being outdoors broadens peoples’ minds, opening them to new information and creative thoughts …

So instead of thinking about what’s wrong, let’s focus on the things we can do, on the possibilities we have.

I feel like finally I have Time… the time enough to do everything I wanted but… I haven’t done… this is the best time ever to –

    • slow down and enjoy life. Enjoy the spring and starry nights…
    • feel grateful for what I have.
    • turn time with my children into great memories.
    • create more beauty in my life and others’
    • stop and listen. Not just listen but hear …
    • read more books
    • improve. Be ‘better me’, at everything I do for family and customers
    • exercise every day
    • design, sketch – rings, brooches, cufflinks
    • work on my Road Map, my goals & dreams
    • work on my display
    • do the 10 days mental diet (think only of positive things, bring my wandering mind back to the positive: if I dwell in my negative thoughts, to re-start the diet as soon as I notice it.)
    • enjoy everything I do

 

 

I am so happy I have the opportunity to do many things that get left undone. I disappoint myself and others and this is the time to make a change, to make it right this time…

I think I am my best self when I create some beauty… So I will simply pour my best skills into this, pouring beauty into life.

 

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On Beauty

 

On Beauty


 

I love rocks, volcanoes, rough textures, and the hoarse sounds the ocean makes as the
waves break out on the shore. I love the silence and crash of the water in a waterfall. I love to
be surrounded by still landscapes.

 

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I want to feel the textures and hear the voices of what I see. I want to hear the voices of the
wind and rain; to smell the damp earth, the whispering grass. I need to hear the sentient hush
of the landscape. For me, beauty is more sensory than visual. I somehow have to feel what I
see.

 

 

Humanity, motion and emotion, and nature, all inspire me with their wild beauty and raw
grace. I love wrinkles. And old people. They know so much; their opinions are refined from
experience. And young people who have found their path early, and walk it without fakery or
pretence. And the raw, smoker’s voice of the unusual guy just being himself, creating his
music, lost in his own self-expression. There is beauty to be found in originality, and also in
the innocence of childhood. Somehow the sea, the rocks, the people are all comfortable in
their own skins, and I find inspiration in this natural beauty.

 

 

 

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New Collection

 

New Collection


In the millennial way a glacier grazes its way through a landscape, etching rocks, tumbling stones to glassy smoothness, inscribing its signature across time and place, so my new collection is distilled.
As forever, I am inspired by the wild beauty and raw grace of landscape written by the elements, wind, rain, fire and ice.
And so my new collection, into which I have poured everything I had, is a limited edition of, to my mind, pure perfection and grace.

 

 

My materials are smooth shining 18-carat nubs of gold grains, which contrast against black patinated silver. The techniques used to create the texturing or etching of the silver rods is immensely subtle, demanding time, patience, and knowing exactly the right moment to proceed both for the design and the process. These techniques need to be repeated several times. The result is delicate and unique; gold grains glowing against patinated black silver, just as the evening sea gleams against rough cliffs.

Feel your way into this new collection ~ and feel comfortable in your own skin.

 

 

 

 

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News

ELEMENTS FESTIVAL


I will be showcasing a collection of work at the fifth edition of Elements, Festival of Jewellery, Silver and Gold in Edinburgh.

Elements will once again bring the UK’s finest makers to Edinburgh for a selling fair, exhibition, and events programme.

ELEMENTS FESTIVAL | 8 – 10 November
Fri – Sun, 11am – 6pm
Lyon & Turnbull, 33 Broughton Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3RR

£5 Entry Fee 

 

 

JEWELSTREET POP-UP & MEET THE MAKER


I will be showcasing a collection of my work once again at JewelStreet  Pop-Up Shop in Covent Garden, London.

 

JEWELSTREET POP-UP & MEET THE MAKER | 20 October
Sun, 10am – 6.30pm
Neal Street, Covent Garden, London

NEW COLLECTION LAUNCHING SOON


QUIET, ELEGANT AND CLASSIC. Inspired by landscapes of deep silences, rough textures, fragmented hoarse and soft sounds… REFINED, comfortable to wear, beautiful jewellery in BLACK AND GOLD.

Because the beauty is to be found in originality and uniqueness… Soon available on online shop.

 

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Handmade Oxford

Handmade Oxford

I will be showcasing my new work at the international contemporary arts festival, Handmade Oxford. Join thousands of art lovers and celebrate art, craft, design, sculpture, artisan food and more at Handmade Oxford, at Waterperry Gardens, from 27th to 30th June 2019.

Celebrating the best in high-end design and craftsmanship, Handmade Oxford is a fabulous opportunity to shop from  240 British and international designer-makers.

Date & Location

27 – 30 June 2019
Thu – Sun, 10am – 6pm

Waterperry Gardens
Waterperry
Oxford
OX33 1LA

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