Our latest sterling silver collection for autumn is here, and it’s all about that effortless glow. Hand picked by us, we can guarantee you will love the Autumn Winter Lookbook. Think sleek, minimal designs with just the right amount of sparkle. Perfect for layering or making a solo statement. Ready to upgrade your fits? Dive into our new collection and let your style shine!
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Always wanted to learn what each chakra represents? We have put together small descriptions for each one below for Your Chakras Explained
Each chakra represents an energy center in the body, and having open chakras means that energy can run through them freely. When your chakras are aligned, harmony exists between the physical body, mind, and spirit 🌱
Crown Chakra
The crown chakra represents our ability to fully connect spiritually. If you are able to full open your crown chakra, you will gain access to a higher consciousness.
Third Eye Chakra
The third eye chakra controls our ability to see the bigger picture and connect to our own intuition. The higher up the body we go, the closer we reach to communication with the divine. Think of this chakra as the eye of your soul.
Throat Chakra
Our throat chakra controls our ability to communicate our feelings and personal thoughts. When it is open it allows us to express ourselves clearly and truly. If your throat chakra is blocked you might find it hard to find the words to express how you truly feel.
Heart Chakra
The heart chakra is a bridge between all of our chakras. This can influence our ability to give and receive love from others, and how we self love. Someone with a blocked heart chakra will have difficulty fully opening up to the people in their life. If it is open, they will be able to love deeply and empathetically.
Solar Plexus Chakra
Our solar plexus is the third chakra, and speaks to your ability to be confident and in control of your life. If your solar plexus is blocked, you may feel anxiety and self-doubt. Those with open sacral chakras are free to express their true selves.
Sacral Chakra
Our sacral chakra helps to inform how we relate to our emotions and the emotions of others around us. This also is in relation to our sexual and creative energies. With a blocked sacral chakra this could feel like losing control of your life.
Root Chakra
The root chakra represents our foundation. This sits at the base of the spine and gives the feeling of being grounded. When this chakra is open we are confident in our ability to overcome challenges and stand on our own. If this is blocked we can feel unstable and at risk.
Take a peak at our Brand New Bangles. From luxurious chunky silver cuffs to affordable wavey bracelets, there’s a Sterling Silver something for everyone. Including two of our limited edition pieces. See The Collection Here and take a scroll for some wrist stacking inspiration.
Limited Edition Designs
We’ve also released 2 luxury limited edition designs, especially for our Martha Jackson fans! Avoid disappointment and don’t miss your chance to grab The Silk Bangle and The Warped Bangle. When they’re gone, they’re gone.
“Whether you’re pulling up to a black-tie function or dancing the night away on the town, these bangles have you covered”
We’ve got plenty more designs to get your hands on, with free delivery and complimentary gift boxing including The Knot Bangle and The Ocean Cuff Bangle.
The Knot Bangle with an intricate loop fastening and the neutral design of the Ocean Cuff Bangle.
The Statement Bangle creates a stacked look without the extra fuss. This makes for the perfect gift for any silver jewellery lover.
“The beauty of sterling silver lies in its versatility, allowing you to seamlessly pair this bangle with any outfit in your wardrobe”
Check out the entire bracelet collection right here to find the entire range of bangles including personalised identity bracelets, cuffs and oxidised chain bracelets to stack your wrists. We definitely recommend layering your favourite chunky pieces with our newest bracelets.
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Bringing you the Martha Jackson and Téja Renée Look book. We collaborated to bring you the forecasted Jewellery trends of Autumn/Winter 23. This season it’s all about Floral Clusters, Stacked Hearts, Plenty of Pearls & Statement Chains.
Mix your chains.
This time; more is more.
From the Top: Heavy Snake Chain > Dew Drop Pearl Necklace > Heavy Curb Earrings: Figaro Chain
Plenty of Pearls
Mix your Pearl types and florals together for a delicate look.
From the Top: Enlightened Lotus Studs > Dew Drop Pearl Dangly Earrings > Dew Drop Pearl Necklace > Fresh Water Black Pearl Necklace > Landscape Signet Ring > Calla Lily Adjustable Ring
Heart Stacks.
Making a classic style, unique to you.
From the Top: Heart Ear Cuffs > Ribbon Heart Studs > Heart Stud Hoops > Heart Locket
Floral Clusters
Mix a Silver bouquet for an on trend Smart x Casual vibe.
From The Top: Forget Me Not Cluster Stud Earrings > Forget Me Not Cluster Necklace > Forget Me Not Cluster Ring > Butterfly And Twig Ring
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Buy your 925 Sterling Silver Jewellery with a seal of approval from some of our favourite influencers. From Sterling Silver Engravable Tag Necklaces to Gold Plated hoops for women, be confident when you buy your next gift or even the next pay day treat.
Above is @elymayham with a customised Engravable Tag Necklace with a personalised touch ???? Featuring @afmbyluiza in her favourite gold earrings design, Gold Baroque Hoops with a bold, dark lip.
@The.hadley.home has been a fan of our rings for some time now, check out our range of Adjustable Rings and @beechamberlain in the The Celtic Coventina Earrings giving an old classic a new lease of life!
After @Windy17 let us know she would love a gold necklace design, we gifted her with our Gold Evil Eye Pendant.
Here’s @Nina.Sazina styling our Bold Paperclip Bracelet causally with a Y2K spin, with some dickies and cargo pants.
Influencer Approved Jewellery
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@the.hadley.home
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@elymayham
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“Did you really make that from a piece of paper?”
Is something commonly asked of artist Dave Brill. Especially related to his famous origami horse. Nestled away in the Cheshire countryside, Dave was kind enough tell us the story about what led to him creating the origami masterpiece.
Martha Jackson’s very own origami horse necklace was
inspired by this ground-breaking work of art, so therefore we were keen to get the scoop.
A childhood hand-me-down led to a lifelong passion.
Who would’ve thought that when Dave’s older siblings handed down a dog-eared 1946 Rupert Bear Annual, it would lead to Dave becoming one of the worlds leading origami folders and creators? Certainly not Dave when his childlike hands mimicked a very simple origami pattern.
Dave was fascinated from the moment he created his first origami flapping bird. He quickly discovered mischievous creations such as Japanese water balloons (aka water bombs!). Like many joyful pursuits of childhood origami was forgotten in the teenage years.
A passion re-discovered on the road.
As an adult working for a major UK bank, Dave travelled the UK. He was often in remote places. Alone and bored in the evenings. His interest in an old Robert Harbin origami book was renewed whilst in a remote hotel.
Brill started simple and began to make more complex creations. His ability soon out-grew the books so he wrote to Japanese publishers to see what else he could find.
A gift that is passed down.
In Japan origami is passed down between mother and child. Due to the necessary simplicity, many traditional origami shapes or patterns didn’t evolve. Through new contacts, Dave discovered a network of origami fans and creators. The fans were sharing their origami and letters to each other.
Through letter-swapping, Dave joined (and eventually lead) the British Origami Society. Origami conventions became a permanent fixture in his diary. Conventions introduced Dave to origami artists who were making their own designs. This was a watershed moment.
A square of paper can be mind-blowing.
A young man in his 20’s, Dave was amazed at the complex animals and insects that could be achieved with a piece of paper. Folding the corners to the centre (in origami language this is the blintz – originating from the word blini) was a huge revelation. The potential was suddenly doubled by
creating eight corners rather than the standard four.
Experimenting with the blintz lead to elephants, flapping birds, and ultimately the horse.
Meeting a ‘couple of guys at a convention’ opened Dave’s eyes.
The artist met more origami artists at an event in the 1970’s. One event lead Dave to meet a man who pre-mapped and pre-determined his folds before he began to make a piece.
After spending years developing through chance, Dave realised it would be more satisfying to have a pre-determined aim. This idea altered Dave’s mindset. He set his sights on bold outcomes. He began to apply logic to creativity.
About the horse.
The evolution of the horse came about in the 1970’s. Dave was experimenting with the blintz. His objects were getting more complex than he previously thought was possible. He was learning with every fold.
Traditional forms of origami were being broken down. New geometries were revealed which resulted in new outcomes. Previously the same folds were being used by many people. This meant that similar shapes were occurring. Even if the end result was a different animal. The underlying shapes and structures were the always the same. Dave started to transcend this.
A TV program featuring kangaroos in the wild and bounding through open space intrigued Brill. Dave’s curiosity and ambition came to a crunch-point. He wanted to capture this fleeting and bouncing movement.
The process started with a different shape, but the resulting kangaroo was too thick. The folds of paper weren’t efficient. The aim of an origami artist is to use folds and layers economically. Experiments with equilateral triangles (rather than the standard squares) were carried out. Yet this wasn’t an origami purist’s approach. Yet it delivered an elegant result.
Experiments opened up avenues to explore. The first iteration of the horse had a bowed neck. It’s been optimised over the years. The first time Dave created an acceptable horse was particularly thrilling – this is the horse he will remember.
The is known as the ‘Iconic Origami Horse’ amongst other origami enthusiasts and artists. It’s Dave’s trademark.
It isn’t as easy as you think it is.
Part of the fun with origami is overcoming the hurdles. As with everything in life, it’s more satisfying to set your sights on an object and struggle before you succeed. Origami is an extraordinary world where the raw material in its simplest form can only be manipulated through folding.
Minds like Dave’s explore every way to achieve something complex; an insect with antennae or an octopus without cutting. The Japanese word origami means folding paper. And many origami artists find the joy in the journey of folding, rather than the finished piece.
Not just folding paper though, it’s a way of life.
Dave met his wife through origami. He has travelled the world. He has even authored a book. Deep friendships have been made and forged across vast oceans.
“It was a thrill, of course it was. I’d write a fan letter to a famous origami artist and include the envelope a piece of origami inspired by their work. Back then, the polite thing to do was to reply with a physical piece of art, origami. And this was thrilling.”
An artform easily accessible from daily disposables.
The instant attraction for Dave is that he can put his hand out, and there is a piece of paper from which anything can be created. A direct mail through or unwanted bill can be whatever a mind determines it to be.
Are you inspired by Dave Brill’s story? Here’s his website where you can learn more: www.brilliantorigami.com.
We have our very own origami horse, inspired by Dave’s Iconic horse. Our origami horse is made from recycled sterling silver and can be found here.
And here are Dave’s 5 tips for origami:
- Start your journey studying books by respected authors such as Michael LaFosse, Tomoko Fuse, or Kunihiko Kasahara. Alternatively, fold from YouTube tutorials by Sara Adams or Jo Nakajima.
- Experiment with all types of everyday paper you can find, as well as commercially available origami papers.
- Enjoy the folding process as much as the finished product
- Explore the many branches of origami: traditional, animals and living creatures, geometric form and unit or modular origami, tessellations,
- Join a group or a society, such as the British Origami Society or Origami USA
We are obsessed with the layered necklace trend here at Martha Jackson. More is definitely more when it comes to the neck-stack. The devil is in the details though – you want impact, you also want to keep it classy. And we’ve got you covered with pieces that you’ll want to RSVP to your neck party.
3 Ways to stack like a pro
1. Make it Personal: Add a keepsake piece such as an engravable locket with add-ons for a truly personalised stack. Our round filigree locket keeps this look classy with it’s vintage vibes.
2. Pick A Theme: For curated neck perfection, it’s great to design the layers around a theme. This celestial neck party features star pendants in different sizes and with different textures. The result is a playful yet consistent look. We are star-struck by the celestial theme below that features our sterling silver star necklaces.
3. Tell your story: Souvenir style pendants that tell a story about where you’ve been or personal taste give the layered look authenticity. This coin necklace has a real heirloom feel.
The real key to layering is to do it your way, play around or even cheat a little. We are totally here for mixing metals with this look. Repeat after us: more is more.
Be a clash queen: silver and gold always deliver.
Can you mix gold and silver jewellery? You can do whatever you damn-well want.
It wasn’t so many years ago that fashion goals were all about matching: shoes, handbags, nails, phones, to lipsticks… and so on.
But the times, they have a-changed. And now variety, asymmetry and inconsistency are celebrated in fashion. We are so on board.
Layering and stacking is where it’s at RN and mixing metals is key to adding playful texture to your stack.
Can I mix it? Yes you can!
METAL MASH-UP
One of our favourite examples of boycotting the ‘old rules’ of style, is the mixed metals trend. And as Vogue is celebrating new beginnings this Autumn, it’s the perfect time to experiment with our looks. No longer do we have to wave a ‘team gold’ or ‘camp silver’ flag – we can wear it all. It’s 2021, and you can style jewellery any way you want.
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HOW TO BE A CLASH-QUEEN
1. Start with a ready-mixed piece
Then just add another accessory of your choosing to tie it all together.
All available on our website.
2. The bracelet and watch combo
Not only is this the easiest way to transition to mixed metal – slinging a delicate silver bangle next to a chunky gold watch is seriously on-point.
3. Stack it high or go home
When in doubt, add more is the key here. And this applies to wrists, necks and ears. The beauty of this look is that you may have a vintage souvenir piece that can be transformed into a high fashun look when paired with other chains. If you want stacking inspo, check out our Stack Your Way guide.
4. Wear it like you mean it
The bolder, the better – make it look intentional.
There are so many thought processes involved in present shopping. It generally starts with “who’s it for” and “what would they like”. There is also that dreadful worry in the back of your mind about getting the wrong gift. Something which will be politely accepted with thanks and kisses but will immediately be discarded, never to see the light of day again. In all honesty, we’ve probably all been guilty of this at least once.
As you spend more time considering the gift you will buy you start to imagine the joy it will bring. The warm fuzzy feeling of delight and love the recipient will experience when they open it and see the wondrous offering you have procured for them. The sparkle in their eyes, the gasps of joy and the (you’ve really hit the nail on the head) “thank you so much”
Now there is a plethora of gifts which can inspire such reactions, ranging from a handmade card to the deeds for their own sun drenched tropical island. We know the latter will be outside most budgets however, a really great way to make a gift extra special is to have it personalized.
Personalisation can take many forms, our particular favourite is engraving. Again, there are a vast number of things which can be engraved, pens, trophies, mirrors and jewellery to name but a few.
An engraved message is often the icing on the cake when it comes to jewellery. Not only does the lucky receiver get a beautiful piece of jewellery, there’s also a thoughtful message engraved forever on it. This makes the gift completely personal to them. No one else will have one quite like it.
Oh what to write…
In some respects, though it doesn’t always feel that way, picking the piece of jewellery to be engraved is the easy part. Lockets and rings are firm favourites and have been for centuries but other options are available. Bangles, bracelets, watches and cufflinks can often be engraved as well. The great thing about lockets and rings is that you can usually fit quite a few letters/characters on.
We’ve certainly seen a wide variety of messages, some of which we would be unable to repeat. Let’s just say there are some pretty passionate gift givers out there! The best messages often contain the person’s name or a special date. This is what makes the message personal and means the gift will mean a lot more to them. And don’t forget, the best way to end one of these messages is with a couple of kisses, feel the love.
X marks the spot
One of our favourite messages we engrave is co-ordinates. These can be the co-ordinates of anywhere in the world which is of special importance to you or the person you are buying the gift for. Where you first met, where you had your first kiss, where you proposed and so on. There are lots of different ways to find the co-ordinates you want to have engraved, you may already know them. One of the easiest ways is to use Google Maps. Here is a quick guide on how to do this;
• Open up Google maps
• Find your special place. You can do this by entering postcodes, street names, landmarks etc. We’re using the Eiffel tower for this example.
• Once Google maps has found the place you are looking for it highlights it with a red pin. If you right click on the pin you will get a list of options. Select “What’s here?”.
• When you click on “What’s here?” a small box will open at the bottom of the screen with details which will include the co-ordinates you are looking for eg: 48.858497, 2.294513.
• These will however, be a string of numbers. If you click on these numbers a large box will open on the left-hand side of the screen. This will contain a more artistic version of the co-ordinates e.g: 48°51’30.4″N 2°17’40.1″E. Simply copy these co-ordinates and you will have them ready to paste into the “Text to be engraved” box.
As an engraved message, these look great but you can also add a date or initials for that extra special touch.
So, happy gifting everyone, we hope that this has given you some useful advice about personalisation.
Our new collection – The Art of Pavé – is causing a bit of a stir in MJ circles. One of our most popular launches to date, you all seem to be loving our new addition. Why so popular? Well let us tell you a bit more about it.
Pah-vay
Pavé (pronounced pah-vay) is – perhaps unsurprisingly – the French word for ‘paved’ or ‘cobblestone’. And what we’re talking about here, is a gorgeous paving of cubic zirconia, squeezed together so tightly that it has to done under a microscope. Wowzers.
What we end up with is a piece that shimmers and shines in any light, without looking tacky or cheap.
Vintage charm
Pave was a real hit in the 1940s – but back then they used diamond chips. We have the Swiss watch companies to thank for the more sophisticated paving we see today – they pioneered the techniques used to create this amazing collection.
All of the pieces in our range are made from real silver, but we’ve plated them in different colours to accent the shimmering effect. We have 24k gold, rose gold or rhodium on offer – which takes your fancy?
We’ve included some of our awesome on-trend earring styles in the range, with threaders, ear jackets and climbers all making an appearance.
These pieces are so wearable. Precious and impressive without being OTT – it’s no wonder you lot are snapping them up. Get yours here.