Where ever I’ve travelled in the world, I’ve sought out local handmade products that reflect where I’m visiting. This was the inspiration for the creation of Design Vaults, which started with the launch of the Bath Moments Collection, a range of necklaces that celebrate iconic locations in Bath. At the moment, Design Vaults is just […]
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Creative Bath Awards Finalist
Design Vaults is thrilled to be nominated as a Finalist in the Maker category at the 2018 Creative Bath Awards! The Maker category focuses on the great creativity and technical knowledge needed to create stunning handmade items and we’re overjoyed our handmade jewellery has been recognised as such. The Awards are tightly contested and greatly prized, […]
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Moments Collection Necklace on Victoria Derbyshire Show
Behnaz Akhgar wearing the Bath Abbey necklace on the Victoria Derbyshire show We were so thrilled to see the Bath Abbey necklace, part of the Moments Collection, worn by Behnaz Akhgar on the Victoria Derbyshire show weather report – it & she looked absolutely stunning! On 23rd August 2017 – yes, we’re a bit late […]
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Events review, 2017
2017 was a great year for Design Vaults – we launched the Moments Collection at the Holburne Museum in Bath in March and followed this up with the Moonstruck Collection launch in May. We also attended a few events and developed our event style and look. The Art Trail Fair in May was a local […]
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Bath Life Feature – all about Jewellery!!!
Design Vaults was delighted to be invited to feature in the December Bath Life feature all about our favourite subject, jewellery! A favourite topic of the Christmas party season, the article featured local designers, makers and boutique owners who provide a kaleidoscope of colour all perfect for this time of year. Visit the […]
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Online Magazine Feature
A HUGE thank you to the team at Love Somerset Online for featuring Design Vaults in their June online magazine! Love Somerset Online was set up by Kate, a journalist, editor and broadcaster with 20 years experience in the industry. Kate has lived in Somerset for most of her life and set up the online site […]
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Design Vaults Photoshoot
Design Vaults had a thoroughly enjoyable day with students from the Bath Spa University Photographic Degree. In their 3rd & final year the team expertly photographed the new Moonstruck range of earrings & necklaces. We learnt about lighting & how changeable it is – even when ‘nothing’ has changed(!), the fun (problems…) resin causes with […]
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BBC Radio Bristol Interview
Wow – it’s been an exciting year so far at Design Vaults! Not only did our signature range – The Moments Collection, launch at The Holburne Museum in February, but that was followed by a feature in The Bath Magazine in March and now we’re on the radio!! Ali Vowles, BBC Radio Bristol presenter interviewed […]
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Bath Magazine Feature!
We were thrilled when, in March 2017 The Bath Magazine ran a feature on the Design Vaults Moments Collection – it was fantastic to see ourselves in print! The Bath Magazine article highlighted how Marie retrained as a silversmith after having a family, as well as her determination to use local artistic talent to help […]
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Quick tip on how to clean your Sterling Silver Jewellery
I found some lovely sterling silver bracelets that I hadn’t worn for some time – they were tarnished & dirty but I decided to wear them out that night, (I love rediscovering old treasures!). My only problem was that I had 15 minutes until my taxi arrived! A really quick way of cleaning sterling silver […]
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