Welcome to Arianwen Jewellery

Hello

Hi, I’m Rhiannon, founder of Arianwen Jewellery, a brand rooted in uniquely personal, heartfelt jewellery handcrafted in solid fine silver and set with vibrant gemstones. Each piece is designed to honour identity, celebrate Welsh heritage and mark life’s most meaningful milestone moments.

Arianwen Jewellery was born during one of the most challenging seasons of my life. What began as a creative outlet has grown into a business I am deeply proud of, one that connects storytelling, sentiment and craftsmanship.

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Before jewellery, my path looked very different. I followed the traditional route, earning a First-Class degree in Software Engineering and building a stable, well-paid career in web development within a male-dominated industry. I loved the logic, the structure and the satisfaction of creating something from nothing. I had done everything “right” and built what I believed would be my long-term future.

Then I became a mum.

Motherhood shifted everything. Rising childcare costs and the emotional weight of missing precious milestones forced me to re-evaluate what success truly meant. After the birth of my second child, Arianwen, I experienced postnatal depression and found myself feeling completely lost. Maternity leave became a time of deep reflection and a quiet realisation that I needed to reconnect with the creative part of myself I had set aside for years.

Three months into maternity leave, I picked up silver clay for the first time.

There was no business plan. Just a need to create.

What started as a personal outlet quickly became something more. As my skills grew, so did the vision. I realised the flexibility I needed as a mother would not be given, I would have to build it. While I had no formal business experience, I had resilience, problem-solving skills and a determination to learn.

Naming the brand after my daughter felt symbolic. Arianwen, meaning “white silver” in Welsh, unknowingly gave me both the name and the courage to begin. My children remain my driving force. Building this business has allowed me to be present in their early years while creating something deeply purposeful.

In under 18 months, Arianwen Jewellery has grown beyond anything I imagined. My technical background has been instrumental in building and marketing the brand online, blending creativity with strategic thinking. Highlights so far include being featured by Rochelle Humes during her Ladies Who Launch live show and appearing on the cover of Cardiff Life Magazine’s International Women’s Day issue.

This journey has been one of rediscovery, resilience and belief. From feeling lost to building a brand that celebrates life’s most meaningful moments, Arianwen Jewellery represents what is possible when women trust their instincts, embrace change and create opportunity from challenge.

I am incredibly proud of how far this journey has taken me and I cannot wait to see what comes next.

Rhi x

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Key Information

Made to order Timeframe
Every piece of jewellery is made to order, so you can add your own personal touch, skip the “sold out” panic, and help keep things eco-friendly. Each piece takes up to 10 working days to make, plus 2–3 days for shipping
Materials
Each piece is handmade in Wales with care, using 100% recycled silver.
- Pendants: Made from fine silver for a radiant, skin-friendly finish.
- Necklaces: All necklaces come with an 18” sterling silver curb chain (0.9mm).
- Earrings: 12mm sterling silver hoops (2x3mm) and hook wires
- Findings: Durable and securely soldered sterling silver jump rings for lasting wear.
- Bracelets: charms are crafted from durable sterling silver.
Ask me anything
Have a question about a piece of jewellery, fancy a custom design, or just want to talk all things personalised silver? I’m always happy to chat about your ideas. You’re more than welcome to drop me a message in the contact form below, and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can!
P.S. I’m happy to chat in Welsh too if you’d prefer 💖