
Announcement Welcome to Bilberry and Birch. My designs seek to capture the simple beauty of natural forms. I work mainly with silver, copper, semi-precious stones, sea glass, and vitreous enamel, using traditional methods and techniques.
Announcement
Welcome to Bilberry and Birch. My designs seek to capture the simple beauty of natural forms. I work mainly with silver, copper, semi-precious stones, sea glass, and vitreous enamel, using traditional methods and techniques.
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Reviews
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Norvicchris on Mar 15, 2021 Shipped to: United Kingdom
5 out of 5 starsThis is an absolutely lovely pendant. Given as a present, it was much appreciated.
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Ann Mitchell on Apr 6, 2021 Shipped to: United Kingdom
5 out of 5 starsMy husband bought these for my birthday (with a little advice from me)! They remind me so much of our holidays in Northumberland. hares in the fields and clear night skies. Fast service. I love them. Will buy from Caroline again.
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thomasathome on Mar 25, 2021 Shipped to: United Kingdom
5 out of 5 starsCaroline made these beautiful earrings for me on request as she had sold out. She went through her sea glass store and sent me options for a pair of earrings. I chose the glass and she then asked questions to ensure I got the earrings I wanted.
Caroline was efficient, skilled, and gave really good guidance. I would definitely recommend and buy from her again.
My friend loved these earrings, they are beautifully unique and locally made.
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Charlotte on Mar 14, 2021 Shipped to: United Kingdom
5 out of 5 starsBought this for my mum's birthday. She really loved it
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Gail on Mar 11, 2021 Shipped to: United Kingdom
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful. Very unusual. Thanks very much
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Isobel on Mar 7, 2021 Shipped to: United Kingdom
5 out of 5 starsA simply beautiful and unique ring. I have worn it every day since it arrived and seeing it on my finger really makes me smile. It is also well made and high quality - I am over the moon with it.
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Emily on Feb 27, 2021 Shipped to: United Kingdom
5 out of 5 starsArrived so quick! Bought as a present. Great quality, looked exactly like photo and person who received it loved it! Great to support local small businesses aswell.
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sarahcox19621 on Feb 23, 2021 Shipped to: United Kingdom
5 out of 5 starsWow absolutely stunning necklace. I love it!! Great customer service too!
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Pam Howlett on Feb 4, 2021 Shipped to: United Kingdom
5 out of 5 starsI bought this for my daughter in law for her birthday, it’s a lovely item and she was delighted with it. Thank you 😊
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Dawn on Jan 28, 2021 Shipped to: United Kingdom
5 out of 5 starsStunning jewellery wrapped beautifully and sent quickly, as always. Thank you!
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About BilberryAndBirch
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A pair of my silver poppy earrings, together with the flower that inspired them.
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I create my designs by hand, using traditional tools and techniques.
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Hammering and oxidising silver gives my designs a beautiful patina, and a lovely vintage feel.
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Your jewellery will arrive in either a foil-printed box, or a pillow-box. Gift wrapping is available.
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I love beachcombing for sea pottery and sea glass to incorporate in my designs.
Welcome to Bilberry and Birch
Bilberry and Birch is based in Northumberland, in the north east of England.
It's a beautiful, wild part of the country, with very varied landscapes, from the dramatic coastline to remote moorland, from wildflower meadows to mysterious forests. These landscapes are the inspiration for my jewellery collections.
Making jewellery used to be a hobby, but it's now become something of a full-time occupation. I work mainly with silver, copper, sea glass & ceramic, and semi-precious stones, using traditional methods and techniques. Each piece of jewellery from Bilberry and Birch is individually made by hand. No two pieces are ever quite identical, and many of my designs are one-offs.
I'm very interested in the mythology that surrounds the natural world, and my designs often have a symbolic meaning based on the subject that inspired them, and the materials that I use.
You can find out more about the inspiration behind my designs by following me on my blog, and on social media.
Shop members
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Caroline Johnston
Owner, Creator
I'm an ex-librarian, turned jewellery designer and maker, living and working in rural Northumberland. I learned the basics at Leeds College of Art, and I've been developing my skills through trial and a little bit of error ever since.
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David Tanner
Photographer
David is also an ex-librarian, and a keen amateur photographer. He is responsible for my product photography
Shop policies
Shipping
Payment options
Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
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Frequently asked questions
Dispatch Times
I currently dispatch orders within 3-5 working days, in order to minimise my visits to the Post Office. Some made to order items take slightly longer, and dispatch within 1-2 weeks.
I sometime have to vary these times during busy periods, so please be sure to check carefully when you order, especially if you need your item by a set date.
Issues with your order
Please contact me as soon as possible via Etsy conversations if you have any issues or concerns with your order. I'll always do my best to sort things out for you.
Gift wrapping and packaging
Unless otherwise stated, all items are wrapped in tissue paper and packaged in small jewellery boxes made from recycled card, tied with a ribbon.
I am happy to gift wrap your purchase, for a small charge. If your gift is dispatched direct to the recipient, I can add a gift tag with a personal note from you.
Shipping address
Please be aware that I take your shipping address directly from Etsy, so be sure to check that the address you provide is correct before placing your order. I'm afraid I cannot be responsible for packages which go missing where an incorrect or invalid address has been provided.
Sizing details
I do my best to ensure that you are able to get a good idea of the size of my pieces, by providing measurements in the item description, and a photograph which includes other items for scale.
If you are in any doubt at all, please get in touch with me before ordering, and I can provide further details and/or photographs.
If you receive an item, and you have totally misjudged the size, I am happy to refund or exchange, subject to the terms and conditions set out under my shop policies.
Shipping
The majority of my orders are dispatched using tracked and signed for shipping services. This means that you can follow the progress of your order once it has been dispatched. Within the UK, your order should arrive the day after it ships.
There are some exceptions, which are sent using First Class Signed For. These will take a little longer to arrive. This will be made clear within the individual listing, and you will be offered the opportunity to purchase a shipping upgrade.
I'm afraid that once an item is dispatched, the delivery time is out of my hands. The times stated are an average, based on experience, but they are not a guarantee. Delivery make take longer depending on customs, local postal services, and the time of year.