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The journal

Notes from the bench

Hallmarks, pearl care and the bridal hour, written down by the people who do the work.

A gold chain and two rings resting in a small ceramic dish on a linen cloth

August 2026

How to read a hallmark

Every piece we sell leaves with a PMMC stamp inside the band. Here is what those little marks actually say: the karat, the assay office, and the year the gold was tested.

A jeweller's hands examining a ring through a loupe above a workbench covered in sketches

July 2026

Caring for pearls in a warm climate

Perfume and lotion first, pearls last, and a soft wipe before they go back in the box. The small habits that keep a strand bright through the warmest months in Accra.

A gold chain spilling from a white ceramic mug set on an open book

June 2026

The bridal fitting, start to finish

What to bring, who to bring, and how long the hour actually takes, from the first tray on the counter to the engraving of the date.

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