Back at the end of last year my dear friend who loved our HotRocks wand pendants asked, “Does it come in gold?”

Learn how that simple question has evolved into the new HotRocks Alchemy collection brining two responsibly sourced precious metals together for the first time.

Back in October The Rock Hound exhibited some pieces as part of Aristar Jewels and received an award from Second Petale a prestigious Parisian gallery.

In a first for The Rock Hound, I am proud to share that pieces from my HotRocks Collection hit the catwalk during last month’s London Fashion Week

After a hugely successful Selfridges debut with the La Maison Couture ethical jewellery pop-up in 2022, and more recently in February this year, The Rock Hound is thrilled to announce that it has now become a permanent online fixture in London’s most iconic luxury retail destination. 

Last week was mental health awareness week, and it comes at a moment when I feel ready to share. Six weeks ago I was diagnosed with Inattentive ADHD. I want to share what ADHD feels like to me.

Award-winning jewellery brand The Rock Hound - founded by gemmologist-jeweller Susi Smither - has once again been selected as one of just nine ethical and sustainable jewellery brands for their latest jewellery pop-up in collaboration with Selfridges Project Earth. 

Hayley Atwell looked stunning as she walked the red carpet and presented Best Director award - sponsored by Sky Cinema – to winner Charlotte Wells for AFTERSUN

Cover girl Jessica Plummer was dripping in The Rock Hound’s Chromanteq Collection in the Nov/Dec 2021 edition of Country & Townhouse

Sharing is caring and a vital part of moving forward as an ethical jewellery brand is learning from other industries outside your own.

I recently hosted a session talking about Provenance Power - The Positive Impact of Traceable Gold.

The Rock Hound lands in Selfridges as part of La Maison Couture ethical fine jewellery pop-up & sustainability initiative in collaboration with Selfridges Project Earth

The ongoing situation in Ukraine leaves all bystanders sick with worry and baffled that this situation can still happen in our modern world. The most we can do is donate to the brave charities who are tackling the aftermath head on.

Last night at the prestigious Goldsmiths’ Hall and in front of a glittering audience of over 300 attendees, Susi Smither, Founder, Goldsmith and Creative Director of The Rock Hound won Bronze at The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council Awards.