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Inspiration behind the collection - Inai means 'a hidden solution within' in Japanese and this new silver leather combo collection is one that Annika feels epitomizes truely positive forces in style.

The source of inspiration for jewellery designs can be many. From a single prompt to an amalgamation of a series of historic ideas or a subconscious gathering of imprints from life. Having visited the amazing island of Gotland in Sweden almost every summer for the annual family gathering, this island...

St. George’s Day! Will you be celebrating Britain’s patron Saint on the 23rd April; we can’t help rooting for the dragon in jewellery form! His emblem is a red cross on a white background; the flag of England which forms part of the British Flag ie. the flag of the...

106 days or more of the year, at least 1mm of rain falls somewhere in this green and pleasant land.     Walking along the esplanade as strong gusts of wind and rain besiege the cliffs along the shoreline can be an awesome experience. This weather can be ferocious and...

Can you believe that there are over 22,000 dogs competing in this years Crufts? We are all dog lovers here at Annika Rutlin Jewellery and one of the highlights of the show for us in Scruffts - happening on Sunday 11th March. We can't wait to see who the winning...

After a bit of a false start with 2018, plagued by technical difficulties (2 printers dying, laptop touch screen playing up, internet dropping out for prolonged periods and managing to lock myself out of my phone) plus sliding resolutions, I've decided to mentally start my new year again in the...

It's Valentines Day - your chance to be romantic and show the one you love just how special they are, so forget being typical- 63% of men will buy flowers, and chocs can be scoffed at any time. This Valentines invest in something that will last longer than a day....

Lunar Eclipse 31st January 2018 Today's lunar eclipse also marks the end of NASA’s ‘Supermoon Trilogy’ (a triple billing of three super full moons within the space of two months) and will take on a reddish hue during the eclipse – hence it is known as the blood moon. NASA...

Timeless jewellery classics to be treasured for life, from the Halo Collection. The Halo Collection has certainly caught the mood and imagination of the day. Angels stand as iconic symbols of guardian spirits or guiding influences so let the wings of this collection guard you safely through life. Your own...

Jewellery is like clothing – regardless of taste, we just don't all suit the same styles! Body adornment in any form should work in synergy with you. It should compliment and flatter, and it is amazing how your body shape affects the way you carry your jewels....much as a beautiful...

Who would have thought that a failed assassination attempt on King James I and his ministers during the official opening of Parliament in 1605 would result in the abundant and extravagant celebrations experienced in the UK today. Festivities culminate with the burning of the straw dummy representing Guy Fawkes; the...

 The opportunity to celebrate Halloween in a creative way was too good to miss! So, together with talented photographer Stef Kerswell, Annika Rutlin indulged in a dramatic & spooky photoshoot, with a little additional artistry courtesy of masks by Wintercroft.  So why is this an occasion for dressing up? The name...

British Summer Time (BST) ends in just under 1 weeks time; the clocks will go back by one hour at 2am on Sunday 29th October  2017 as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) resumes. Luckily, this means an extra hour in bed for most for us! Many people believe Daylight Saving Time...

At Annika Rutlin we love to be inspired by, and investigate, the bountiful spectrum of different shapes within our world of jewellery! Look for Circles Day, always celebrated on November the 2nd, honours the shape of the circle; a form with no beginning or end. Why not use this occasion...

The tail end of Hurricane Ophelia has reached the UK, lashing it with rain and high winds of up to 70mph. We are lucky that it has tamed the worst of its fury and though Britain will be battered it has been largely saved from the devastation such forces can...

Let's break it down and find out how... The highest ranking of the Aesir goddesses, Frigg was the wife of Odin and the mother of Baldur. Her name forms the basis of todays day - Friday, in English. Tris stems from the Greek meaning three. Deka meaning 10 Phobia which...

We are thrilled to invite you into our new exciting world; a world filled with vivid designs inspired by a Nordic heritage, tactile shapes, intriguing interlocking concepts and the dazzling allure of diamonds and gemstones. The Annika Rutlin website has been redesigned and updated to provide you with a new improved service, offering you:...

Allure; to attract or tempt by something flattering or desirable; to fascinate; charm. The wonderfully apt title for a dynamic display of jewellery presented by Pyramid Gallery in the city centre of York; a super proactive gallery that showcases the best of British arts and crafts gets 5 out of...

One major thing that jewellery does more successfully than anything else is to convey or carry sentiment, and Annika Rutlin's 'Missing U' sterling silver jewellery collection may well hold the emotional message you are wishing to channel. As the summer warmth leaves us and autumn encroaches, many parents find their...