When I think of Baroque the first thing that comes to my mind is one of the iconic composer’s of the period – such as Johann Sebastian Bach. I can’t get enough of that name ̵…

My Facebook page has just hit the 100 Likes mark, and to celebrate the milestone I have launched a competition…my way of saying thanks to all the loyal fans, followers, and supporters. To ent…

Wellington is a city quivering with interest and atmosphere. I spent the last couple of days there receiving a generous city fix that was well overdue – catching up with friends, and over-st…

Spring is getting closer by the day. The nights are becoming warmer, the sun is shining more brightly…and all the good folks are smiling! I have been thinking feverishly about my spring ward…

The blog for Benjamin Black Goldsmiths - take a behind the scenes glimpse of our jewellery workshop in Nelson, New Zealand, and hear what Benjamin's been up to.

The website is now six weeks away from going live so I am finishing some pieces in anticipation of the launch. I always listen to music while I work and Radiohead was the selection of choice to hel…

In many ways a quality design is similar to a great piece of music – the hours of planning, crafting, and composing the ‘piece’ can ultimately produce a seemingly simple tune that…

When I think of the emergence of jewellery as we know it today, I think of ancient Egypt. According to historians, humans have used materials such as bone, teeth, and all manner of curious objects …