How to turn a simple gift into a cherished keepsake

Naturally, we’re very proud of our range of sterling silver jewellery here at MJ HQ, but we do realise that sometimes you want to go the extra mile and turn an everyday gift into something that will be kept and treasured forever.

Well, there’s one easy way to make sure that happens: make it personal. And luckily for you, here at MJ we have dozens of personalisation options.

So here’s how to create the perfect sentimental gift in 5 easy steps: 

1. Pick a locket

Our lockets range in size and style – there really is something for everyone. But here’s one of our favourites:

2. Add a letter

With matte, shiny, silver and gold options, adding their initial (or the initial of someone special to them) will certainly give your gift that all important personal touch.

 3. Add a charm

Are they a yogi? A free spirit? The key to your heart? A born explorer? We have a charm for every quirk. Here’s our faves:

 4. Engrave a message

Here’s where it gets really special. For only £5, we can engrave a message of your choosing, up to [insert number] of characters. An almost guaranteed tear jerker, here’s one of the messages we’ve engraved:

5. Add your own photo

And of course, what are lockets for if not to store a beloved photo of family or friends?

So, there we have it. Click here to start creating your own special gift – we can’t wait to see what you come up with!

Our Ultimate Top 5 Best Sellers

Here at Martha Jackson, there’s certain items we see flying off the shelves time and time again. We’ve rounded up five of the favourites for you to feast your eyes on:

1. Sterling Silver Secret Message Ring – £20

Bang at the top of our list is our sterling silver secret message ring. With an option to add your own secret text inside the ring, it’s easy to see why these have been such a hit. 

2. Mixed Metal Spinning Hearts Ring – £35

Our spinning rings caused quite a stir when they first launched in 2015. And this particular number has remained at the top of our best sellers list. You guys seem to love wearing these as thumb rings and finger toppers!

3. Silver Vintage Heart Locket – £37

 The perfect gift? You guys seem to think so. The vintage charm of this locket and the many ways that it can be personalised, has sent it soaring into our top five. 

4. Sterling Silver Angel Wings Earrings – £18

When you combine trendy with a symbol of love and protection, a best seller is born. These earrings have been selling like hot cakes since day one.

5. Sterling Silver Star Ear Crawlers – £24

One of our newest additions, these trendy ear crawlers have quickly moved their way up to a top spot on our list of best sellers. 

So, there we have it. That’s the lot. Which is your favourite? Fancy any of these for yourself? Or perhaps there’s a birthday or special occasion coming up that these would be perfect for? Let us know in the comments!

Why our Spitfire cufflinks took three years to make

There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding our new Spitfire cufflinks. Why? Because they’re made from the engine of a real Spitfire that defended our country in the Battle of Britain. Wow.

These cufflinks have been lovingly made over three long years from the Rolls Royce Merlin engine of an MK1 Spitfire. Impressed yet? Wait, there’s more…

This Spitfire was the 12th ever made and it defended our little country on a daily basis in 1940, when the Germans repeatedly tried to bomb the UK. That’s right, this plane was a bit of a hero.

We used 3D printing technology to make exact miniature replicas of the MK1 Spitfire – probably one of the most iconic, recognisable pieces of British engineering – and double cast them with sterling silver fittings to make them extra special for you guys. You can also have your initials engraved in the bottom.

In these uncertain times, our Spitfire cufflinks certainly make us proud to be British. These are an ideal gift for military or ex military servicemen.

Given the uniqueness of these cufflinks, they are limited to just a few hundred pairs. Get yours here.

How to make the perfect cluster necklace

It’s no secret that there has been a surge of popularity for charm bracelets over the past couple of years. But why?

Well, that’s because every charm bracelet is unique, personalised and holds sentimental value.

But everyone has a charm bracelet, right? So why not try something different? Cluster necklaces are a wonderful way to express yourself and Martha Jackson will shortly be launching a beautiful range of necklace add-ons, allowing you to create your own spectacular, personalised design.

Here’s a guide to putting them together:

Pick a statement piece

This is the foundation of your cluster necklace. The piece that best represents who you are.

Add a charm or two

Adding a charm is a great way to symbolise an important life event. Perhaps a pair of wings to represent your new found freedom? Or a letter to represent the birth of your first child?

Add a real pearl

Set off your cluster with a real pearl. We have a beautiful selection of real add-on pearls coming your way very soon.

Or shop our ready-made selection

And of course, there’s always the option to shop our ready-made selection of gorgeous cluster necklaces? Click here to shop.

Keep an eye on marthajackson.co.uk – our selection of add-ons will be launched very soon!

Five unique wedding favour ideas

It’s officially wedding season. And if you’re one of the lucky brides to be, we’re sure you’re utterly wrapped-up in table plans, centrepieces, readings and of course, organising favours for the wedding party.

So just for a minute, let us do the hard work for you. We’ve trawled the internet and found five wonderful and unique wedding favour ideas. Put your feet up and enjoy:

1. Personalised wedding plectrum – £45 (Melinda Mulcahy)

We love the simplicity and quirkiness of this personalisable plectrum. This is sure to be a hit with the musically-gifted.

2. Wedding handkerchief – £12 (Nicola Rowlands)

Such a beautiful sentiment and perfect for your closest friends (warning – may cause actual tears).

3. Personalised locket – from £30 (Martha Jackson)

Shameless plug alert – our selection of personalisable lockets are sure to put a smile on the faces of your gorgeous bridesmaids.

4. Personalised flower girl heart – £16 (Giddy Kipper)

Let’s be honest. After the bride, the flower girl is almost certainly the star of the show. We loooove this adorable personalisable wooden heart – something they’ll be sure to keep forever.

5. Personalised handmade book message – £27.95 (Amber Marie)

A real keepsake. The gorgeous personalised leather books open up to reveal a pop-up personal message. What is there not to like?

Would you consider any these items for your special day? Or perhaps you’ve come across something else spectacular? We’d love you to share your ideas and thoughts in the comments.

5 things you didn’t know about our meteorite jewellery

If it’s good enough for Thor’s hammer (oh – and Rolex), it’s good enough for us. 

Our meteorite jewellery has been a massive hit with our gentleman shoppers (and indeed, their lovely WAGS). But where does it come from? And why is it so darn special?

1. Our jewellery is made from muonionalusta meteorite which hit us over one million years BC (and by ‘us’ we mean the Earth, obvs).

2. It is thought to be the oldest material on the planet. Blimey.

3. It was formed from the molten centre of a previously destroyed planet. Yes, you read that correctly.

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4. Want to try to recreate its amazing pattern at home? Okay, here’s what you need to do: take some molten metal into a space vacuum, check the temperature is hotter than the sun, then simply wait for it to cool by 1 degree celsius every one million years so this unique metal crystallisation can occur. Easy.

5. We source it from northern Scandinavia and you need a licence to find it. Oh, and it has to be excavated by hand. But anything for you. So who’s impressed? I know I am. You can shop our meteorite collection here