Hey there! It's been a while since I've shared my thoughts here, so I thought I'd take a moment to introduce myself. I'm Nikki Galloway, the proud owner of Nude Jewellery.

My journey in the jewellery world began way back in 1998 (feels like ages ago!). I started out as Nikki Galloway, selling my handcrafted pieces to independent jewellery shops across the UK. I even had a little market stall in the heart of London, Piccadilly. It was a great start, and I slowly built up a lovely group of regular customers from London and beyond. But then came a chilly, snowy day in March 2001 with barely any sales. That's when I thought, "I can do better than this!" and started cooking up a plan.

Fast forward to December 6, 2001 - Nude Jewellery was born! We opened our doors in the charming Shepherd Market area of Mayfair, London. Our shop was small but perfect, showcasing a variety of collections from different designers alongside our own in-house creations. It was the ideal spot to make and sell jewellery. I spent many happy years there, meeting tons of amazing people (including some famous faces!), which was always a thrill.

Curious about our name? Well, after countless chats with family and friends (and probably a bit of wine), two of my friends from St Martins Art School came up with 'Nude Jewellery'. It was short, catchy, and I loved it - so it stuck! Though, if I'd known how big the internet would become, I might have picked something different. But hey, you live and learn, right?

As the world changed over our 17 years in Mayfair, so did the way people shop. The internet boomed, and having a physical shop became less necessary. So, when the chance came up, and with two little ones at home, I decided to take the business fully online. And you know what? It's been fantastic! I get to do the school run with my kids, walk the dogs and then work from my garden studio or my laptop at home.

It's been a few years since that change, and these days, I spend most of my time creating custom engagement rings and working on our own unique designs. No two days are ever the same which is amazing.

I feel so lucky to have a job I truly love. Every day is different, and I'm always buzzing with new ideas and designs. It's been quite a journey, and I wouldn't change it for the world!

Feel free to connect with me on social media to see my daily creations. I appreciate you taking the time to get to know me and Nude Jewellery better. Warm wishes, Nikki x