Lulu and Charles Jewellers
Jayne and Ashley run Lulu & Charles Jewellery from their studio and workshop at home in Consett, hand making bespoke and personalised pieces. They have both worked in the jewellery industry for many years and decided to set up their own business when Jayne's father retired from his jewellery business in the Metro Centre. Jayne has a background in fashion and design and Ashley in the physical production of the jewellery.
It was fascinating to see the quite industrial processes that are involved in producing beautiful and delicate work. And, although Ashley said he never liked Chemistry, he gave quite an insight into the crystalline structure of gold alloys and the increase in price of Rhodium. It is also intriguing to realise what fantastic work is being produced behind an ordinary front door in Consett.