Posts by Nicholas Pike
A ‘branch’ of diamonds
Hi everyone, December is here and what a year 2018 has been for us. We have completed some of the most rewarding contemporary, classic, simple and complicated pieces, all of them exciting and meaningful. We have already showcased some of the earlier 2018 work on our Commissions website page, and I would now like to…
Read MorePersonalising the 2018 PIKE Collection
Hi everyone I hope you’ve had time to visit our great new website and discover all the amazing content we have showcased. We worked hard as a team to make it a site you will visit often, is easy to navigate, and features our superb hand made jewellery. Special thanks again to Lou and Ben…
Read MoreBirthstones explained
The process of understanding the range of gems representing both calendar months and zodiac dates began for me years ago. Recently, I was commissioned to design a bangle that was to include gemstones of all the family members including children and grandchildren. Square gemstones were used to represent the male members of the family, with…
Read MoreAnother layer of personalisation
So, we’re past the winter solstice and although we need lots more rain, I really love this time of the year. It’s conducive for my design work because I’m invigorated by cool weather. One of my favourite things to do is to sit sketching at home in a warm space looking out into our garden.…
Read MoreThe art of hand engraving
It’s June – shorter days and quite cold, so I can think of nothing better than a hearty meal in warm surrounds with family and friends or maybe sitting in front of an open fire with good book and a nice glass of red. PIKES of course! In my last blog, I talked about individuality…
Read MoreLiving my values
Hello everyone. I have been sitting at my computer for about an hour writing a list of interesting things that I enjoy and have noticed a strong consistent thread in the values, ethics and skills I live by. Interestingly, I have the same philosophy that I adopted when I first became a jeweller, and it…
Read MoreDiamonds
Hi everyone I love this time of year because the weather seems more constant and the public holidays have given us more time to spend with family and friends. And I love the beautiful rain. April means a lot to me as I celebrate my wedding anniversary and Helen’s birthday – 46 years this year…
Read MoreThe beauty of Marimekko
Well, it’s Mad March in Adelaide and there is so much happening. The weather has been glorious and it must be gratifying for all the organisers of particularly the outside performances to have such a large audience and great conditions. Exhibitors, performers, and artists pushing boundaries seem to be what it’s all about and there…
Read MoreA family necklace
In a recent blog, I mentioned a necklace we have been commissioned to make which has been a real milestone for us. It is now completed. It is a very beautiful forty-seven gemstone necklace: The journey of this piece began in March 2016. The first design option which the customer requested was a V-shaped collar…
Read MoreThe jewellery ‘makeover’.
I hope your New Year has begun well and if you had the chance to take a Xmas break, I hope you are refreshed and willing to take on whatever 2018 has in store. Talking recently to a client who brought in a selection of diamond jewellery, the ‘jewellery make-over’ was again the topic of…
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