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Today I have some big news about changes at my jewelry line, Datter. This is a bit long but, y\u2019know, I can\u2019t resist sharing my various feelings with you.\u2063 \u2063 Jewelry is just one aspect of my work; an outlet to turn drawings and ideas into wearable pieces. I began Datter in 2011 as a sort of experiment – I wanted to see if anybody would be interested in buying the jewelry I\u2019d been making for myself. Over the years it has grown in ways I never dreamed of, for which I\u2019ll always be grateful and amazed. But with this growth, it reached a crossroads: either pursue growth at the expense of personal involvement with the pieces, or strip it back to the core things that made me love making jewelry in the first place. I believe strongly in the value of handmade, and I don\u2019t want to have to outsource or mass produce my pieces. \u2063 \u2063 So, in 2020, I\u2019m changing the way I work with jewelry. I am going to focus less on bulk production and more on occasional one-offs, fine jewelry, and limited editions. In order to do this, I will be retiring the vast majority of the brass and silver jewelry collections. All remaining stock of these pieces are now on sale with 20% off until we run out. Many have very limited quantities remaining, and this will be the last ever chance to get them before they are discontinued!\u2063 \u2063 The UK jewelry studio will be closing permanently in mid February. From then on, pieces will only be available from the US studio. The UK studio has limited stock remaining, which is also on sale until we run out. \u2063 \u2063 I\u2019m excited about this new direction for the work I\u2019ll be making, but it still feels like an emotional end of an era for me! I can\u2019t thank you enough for your support over the years. It has been so special to see the people that have responded to Datter and embraced the pieces we\u2019ve made. I\u2019m looking forward to sharing new work with you.\u2063 \ud83d\udc98
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