BTS: A Day In The Workshop
Back to the workshop with Jenny!
Her first time back in the workshop in 18 years! What did she make?
Jenny works on the shop floor as the assistant manager and is celebrating 35 years at Wongs this year!
She joined the Wongs team back in 1989 on a Youth Training Scheme and trained with Brian Wong for 17 years in his fabulous workshop! Once the store moved from rainford square into the shop you see today, she knew that it would be a natural progression for her to move from the workshop to start creating designs for jewellery in forms such as CAD. (Computer Aided Design). Book an appointment with Jenny and together you can create a special piece of your own.
'I love the process of helping design a new piece of jewellery. From repurposing sentimental items, all the way to creating an engagement ring… it’s such a lovely thing to be part of.'
35 years difference!
Jenny loved being back at the bench! She says that not much has changed apart from a new laser and engraving machine. These two devices are the extent of our high tech equipment as typically, everything else is created using traditional tools and techniques. These of which have been used for generations. For Jenny, using the tools were like riding a bike - it's something you never really forget!
Whilst being back in the workshop, she made a lovely plain band from 9ct yellow gold which she plans to add diamonds to at a later date
Jenny adored being back in the workshop, it was nostalgic, yet a brilliant reminder of how much time and work actually goes into creating a piece of jewellery.
Jenny repurposed some gold that she already owned and no longer wore. This not only saved on cost, but she was able to be melt it down and use it in her 'Day In The Workshop Experience' to make a new ring - Sentimental and sustainable! If you are interested in experiencing your own day in the workshop, please let us know and we'll look at creating a bespoke package for you.
