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<rss version="2.0"><channel><description>Designer goldsmith based on the west coast of Scotland. Each of my one-off designs is a little work of art. I work mostly in Silver and gold, but have also worked with platinum. Commissions and alteration work accepted.</description><link>https://bsky.app/profile/lapwingdesigns.bsky.social</link><title>@lapwingdesigns.bsky.social - Lapwing Designs</title><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/lapwingdesigns.bsky.social/post/3mlqyipnhes24</link><description>I have nearly completed all my work for the upcoming exhibition, starting on June 1st.&#xA;&#xA;The exhibition is &#34;Alchemy of the Soul&#34;. I will be one of the 8 artists exhibiting at the Inverarity gallery. &#xA;&#xA;I&#39;m so excited to show you what I have been working on.&#xA;&#xA;#Alchemeyofthesoul</description><pubDate>13 May 2026 19:02 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:eu6qznrve6nfr5d2dplcuxm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqyipnhes24</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/lapwingdesigns.bsky.social/post/3mkvdt5ynn22o</link><description>This fiery red stone makes a truly striking statement.&#xA;&#xA;# Statementpendant #Largerednecklace #statementpiece</description><pubDate>02 May 2026 19:10 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:eu6qznrve6nfr5d2dplcuxm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkvdt5ynn22o</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/lapwingdesigns.bsky.social/post/3mimfutqb6s2z</link><description>I now seem to have a fully packed year. This does not include exhibitions, just where and when I will be present. If you can&#39;t catch me at a fair then please message me or drop me an email if you need anything.You can also find my work in the Castle Gallery in Rothsay, Bute .</description><pubDate>03 Apr 2026 19:02 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:eu6qznrve6nfr5d2dplcuxm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mimfutqb6s2z</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/lapwingdesigns.bsky.social/post/3mhnb4b6hck2y</link><description>Thank you to everyone who visited me at the Innellan Hall yesterday. It was such a lovely day.</description><pubDate>22 Mar 2026 09:44 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:eu6qznrve6nfr5d2dplcuxm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhnb4b6hck2y</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/lapwingdesigns.bsky.social/post/3mhjb7h6mvc2c</link><description>Here are some better pictures of the pink sapphires.</description><pubDate>20 Mar 2026 19:35 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:eu6qznrve6nfr5d2dplcuxm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhjb7h6mvc2c</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/lapwingdesigns.bsky.social/post/3mhjb5oy27c2c</link><description>So who likes pink Sapphires? I&#39;ve never been a pink sort of girl, but these deep pink rose cut stones are just beautiful.&#xA;&#xA;This is my last post before tomorrow&#39;s Makers Dozen, Innellan Hall, 11-4pm.&#xA;&#xA;Hope to see you there.</description><pubDate>20 Mar 2026 19:34 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:eu6qznrve6nfr5d2dplcuxm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhjb5oy27c2c</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/lapwingdesigns.bsky.social/post/3mfzij6uyi22w</link><pubDate>01 Mar 2026 19:38 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:eu6qznrve6nfr5d2dplcuxm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfzij6uyi22w</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/lapwingdesigns.bsky.social/post/3mfzii3dmxs2w</link><description>With just 3 weeks to go on until the Makers Dozen, at the Innellan hall on the 21st March, 11-4, it&#39;s all go.&#xA;Come and welcome in Spring, hope to see you there.&#xA;&#xA;This is my latest ring keeper in sterling silver with Tanzanite .&#xA;&#xA;#makersdozen #ringkeeper</description><pubDate>01 Mar 2026 19:38 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:eu6qznrve6nfr5d2dplcuxm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfzii3dmxs2w</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/lapwingdesigns.bsky.social/post/3mfpeax5sqk2e</link><description>This sweet ruby set was meant to be for Valentines day. But since love can be for anyday, I thought I would show you anyway.&#xA;&#xA;Silver and gold ruby set.</description><pubDate>25 Feb 2026 18:55 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:eu6qznrve6nfr5d2dplcuxm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfpeax5sqk2e</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/lapwingdesigns.bsky.social/post/3mdt5ux63qc2g</link><description>Getting a few bits ready for the  Makers Dozen on the 21st March, Innellen, 11-4pm. &#xA;&#xA;If you&#39;ve not been before your in for a treat. Everything is handmade locally and of a high standard. There is freashly made food and drinks.&#xA;&#xA;This 9ct gold ring was made for a lovley lady this time last year.</description><pubDate>01 Feb 2026 20:22 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:eu6qznrve6nfr5d2dplcuxm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdt5ux63qc2g</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/lapwingdesigns.bsky.social/post/3mdcxu3y5ok2f</link><description>First even of the year. Looking forward to seeing you there.</description><pubDate>26 Jan 2026 09:51 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:eu6qznrve6nfr5d2dplcuxm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdcxu3y5ok2f</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/lapwingdesigns.bsky.social/post/3mczw5uyypc2u</link><description>This commission is a good example of less is more. A lightly brushed silver band, with gold waves set into the band.</description><pubDate>22 Jan 2026 19:27 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:eu6qznrve6nfr5d2dplcuxm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mczw5uyypc2u</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/lapwingdesigns.bsky.social/post/3mbqorgym4c2n</link><description>At last I can show you some of my Christmas pieces that have now gone to there forever home.&#xA;&#xA;I&#39;m a sucker for a labradorite. This one is a stunning blue, green.&#xA;&#xA;#labradoritependant #oneofakindpendant</description><pubDate>06 Jan 2026 09:56 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:eu6qznrve6nfr5d2dplcuxm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbqorgym4c2n</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/lapwingdesigns.bsky.social/post/3mb2josx6sc2u</link><pubDate>28 Dec 2025 14:26 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:eu6qznrve6nfr5d2dplcuxm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mb2josx6sc2u</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/lapwingdesigns.bsky.social/post/3mb2jnr3abk2u</link><description>Looking back on 2025, I realised how much I have done. It&#39;s not about quantity, but the pieces I was the most pleased with. New challenges completed as well as commissions that I got such a buzz out of creating.  I offer wedding and engagement designs, repair work and commissions. See you 2026.</description><pubDate>28 Dec 2025 14:25 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:eu6qznrve6nfr5d2dplcuxm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mb2jnr3abk2u</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/lapwingdesigns.bsky.social/post/3m75o7prxe22z</link><description>Ready and raring to go. My last Christmas fair will be this Saturday 6th December, Bute Yard, Rothsay, 10-4pm.&#xA;&#xA;#Buteyard #ChristmasinScotland #Christmasfair #JewellerymadeinScotland #handmadescotland</description><pubDate>04 Dec 2025 09:35 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:eu6qznrve6nfr5d2dplcuxm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3m75o7prxe22z</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/lapwingdesigns.bsky.social/post/3m6pnr3g27s2t</link><description>Hope you can make it next Saturday to Bute Yard. If not then you also find a beautiful selection of work at The Barony Centre in West Kilbride. There is bound to be something for that special someone.&#xA;&#xA;#handmadescotland #crafttownscotland #alternativegivingchristmasexhibition #JewelleryGifts</description><pubDate>28 Nov 2025 19:49 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:eu6qznrve6nfr5d2dplcuxm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6pnr3g27s2t</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/lapwingdesigns.bsky.social/post/3m6i3jqhb2k2i</link><description>Here is a close up of my amber, deco inspired brooch.</description><pubDate>25 Nov 2025 19:34 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:eu6qznrve6nfr5d2dplcuxm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6i3jqhb2k2i</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/lapwingdesigns.bsky.social/post/3m6i3hjsu2c2i</link><description>Looking forward to dropping off my piece for the Deco exhibition.&#xA;It is to be held in The Art Department, Paisley, Pa1 1UW, 1st-20th December 2025.&#xA;&#xA;My brooch is inspired by the interior of the Chrysler building and is made from sterling silver and baltic amber.&#xA;&#xA;#Paisleyart #Decosilverbrooch</description><pubDate>25 Nov 2025 19:33 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:eu6qznrve6nfr5d2dplcuxm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6i3hjsu2c2i</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/lapwingdesigns.bsky.social/post/3m3xhgtpo3k2r</link><description>That&#39;s me finished polishing more earrings and bits of jewellery ready for tomorrow.&#xA;Come and say hi, at the Strachur Memorial Hall, 11-4 for the Makers Dozen.&#xA;#Handmadejewellery #MskersDozen</description><pubDate>24 Oct 2025 18:02 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:eu6qznrve6nfr5d2dplcuxm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3xhgtpo3k2r</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/lapwingdesigns.bsky.social/post/3lzy4nflvbk2e</link><description>2026 Cowal Open Studios.</description><pubDate>29 Sep 2025 13:31 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:eu6qznrve6nfr5d2dplcuxm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzy4nflvbk2e</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/lapwingdesigns.bsky.social/post/3lzxzkt6bgs2w</link><description>Last day of Cowal Open Studios.We are open 10-5 at the Holy Loch Pottery. Jewellery and pots galore. &#xA;&#xA;#Holylochpottery #cowalopenstudios  #Handmadejewellery #madeinargyll #argyllsecretcoast</description><pubDate>29 Sep 2025 12:36 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:eu6qznrve6nfr5d2dplcuxm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzxzkt6bgs2w</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/lapwingdesigns.bsky.social/post/3lzr5mmezp22v</link><description>So if I don&#39;t have it down in my diary, it doesn&#39;t happen. &#xA;This is the next few places you can find me. &#xA;Currently I am at the Holly Loch Pottery for Cowal Open Studios. I will be there 10-5pm until the end of Monday. Hope to see you there.&#xA;#Cowalopenstudios #Holylochpottery #Kilmun #Dunoonjeweller</description><pubDate>26 Sep 2025 19:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:eu6qznrve6nfr5d2dplcuxm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzr5mmezp22v</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/lapwingdesigns.bsky.social/post/3lzdkhbdygk2e</link><description>All finished. Just in time for the crazy next 3 months. Starting this Thursday with setting up for opening up for open studios.</description><pubDate>21 Sep 2025 09:12 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:eu6qznrve6nfr5d2dplcuxm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzdkhbdygk2e</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/lapwingdesigns.bsky.social/post/3lz4jnf7ifc2f</link><description>Finishing a few more pieces up for Cowal Open Studios. Hope to see you next Friday 26th-Monday 29th September. Better get this polished up.&#xA;&#xA;Look for venue 8 Kilmun, Dunoon&#xA;&#xA;#CowalOpenStudios #sneekpeak👀</description><pubDate>18 Sep 2025 14:09 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:eu6qznrve6nfr5d2dplcuxm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lz4jnf7ifc2f</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/lapwingdesigns.bsky.social/post/3lyy5m4nudc2y</link><description>Hand engraving has been a growing intrest of mine, so I decided to pick up a new skill in Dunblane on a wonderful engraving course.&#xA;&#xA;This is my practice sheet, so a long way to go  but very happy with my start. &#xA;&#xA;#handengraving&#xA;#learninganewskill #Dunblane #centralscotlandschoolofjewellery</description><pubDate>16 Sep 2025 20:23 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:eu6qznrve6nfr5d2dplcuxm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyy5m4nudc2y</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/lapwingdesigns.bsky.social/post/3lyd3tk42cc2l</link><description>Well the kids are back and this is one of my busiest months with Cowal Open Studios coming up 26th-29th September.&#xA;&#xA;I thought I would show you my very messy bench. This is where the magic happens.&#xA;&#xA;Www.cowalopenstudios.co.uk&#xA;&#xA;#jabacktothebench #cowalopenstudios #yourworkspace</description><pubDate>08 Sep 2025 11:25 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:eu6qznrve6nfr5d2dplcuxm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyd3tk42cc2l</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/lapwingdesigns.bsky.social/post/3lxwrwzaya22o</link><description>Getting ready for Cowal Open Studios 26-29th September. I will be at venue number 8 st the head of the Holy Loch, Kilmun, Dunoon. &#xA;&#xA;Silver flourite ring.&#xA;&#xA;#Cowalopenstudios #flouritering #whatsonseptemberArgyll</description><pubDate>03 Sep 2025 13:56 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:eu6qznrve6nfr5d2dplcuxm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxwrwzaya22o</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/lapwingdesigns.bsky.social/post/3lxiek5rqjs2g</link><description>Be sure to put a trip out to the Holy Loch pottery in your diary. 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