Behind the Bench

Bronze: The Metal of Legends (and How to Keep Your Jewellery Epic) - Le Dragon Argenté

Bronze: The Metal of Legends (and How to Keep Y...

Bronze has been rocking the jewellery world for thousands of years—ancient warriors, mythical heroes, and legendary artisans all knew this metal was something special. With its fiery golden glow, tough-as-nails...

Bronze: The Metal of Legends (and How to Keep Y...

Bronze has been rocking the jewellery world for thousands of years—ancient warriors, mythical heroes, and legendary artisans all knew this metal was something special. With its fiery golden glow, tough-as-nails...

From Concept to Keepsake: The Birth of the Furnal Equinox 2025 Pendant - Le Dragon Argenté

From Concept to Keepsake: The Birth of the Furn...

All custom designs start off with an idea. Usually, the customer gives me an idea of what they want to have made, an idea of the size they want, and...

From Concept to Keepsake: The Birth of the Furn...

All custom designs start off with an idea. Usually, the customer gives me an idea of what they want to have made, an idea of the size they want, and...

The People Who I Couldn’t Do This Without: Suppliers Edition! - Le Dragon Argenté

The People Who I Couldn’t Do This Without: Supp...

Every jewellery artist has a network of people who help bring their creations to life, and I am no exception. From sourcing the best gemstones to ensuring I have the...

The People Who I Couldn’t Do This Without: Supp...

Every jewellery artist has a network of people who help bring their creations to life, and I am no exception. From sourcing the best gemstones to ensuring I have the...

Understanding Firescale in Jewellery: A Normal Part of the Craft - Le Dragon Argenté

Understanding Firescale in Jewellery: A Normal ...

Firescale, also called firestain, is a common occurrence during the casting, soldering and/or annealing processes of jewellery making. It's a reddish or purplish stain that can appear on the surface...

Understanding Firescale in Jewellery: A Normal ...

Firescale, also called firestain, is a common occurrence during the casting, soldering and/or annealing processes of jewellery making. It's a reddish or purplish stain that can appear on the surface...

Behind The Bench:  Jewellery Casting Process - Le Dragon Argenté

Behind The Bench: Jewellery Casting Process

Often people are shocked when I try to explain lost wax casting, as it's a bizarre concept. But it's a pretty old technique though the technology has changed over the...

Behind The Bench: Jewellery Casting Process

Often people are shocked when I try to explain lost wax casting, as it's a bizarre concept. But it's a pretty old technique though the technology has changed over the...

Know before you buy! Tips for buying on Etsy to avoid being scammed! - Le Dragon Argenté

Know before you buy! Tips for buying on Etsy to...

So have you gone onto Etsy recently and want to buy something that's handmade but not sure if a seller is a scam or legit? You're not alone!  So I've...

Know before you buy! Tips for buying on Etsy to...

So have you gone onto Etsy recently and want to buy something that's handmade but not sure if a seller is a scam or legit? You're not alone!  So I've...