Our jewelry is made entirely by hand, using metal and leather components sourced from reputable suppliers and manufacturers that we develop a relationship with for the long term.  This means that the components we use - the metal, the leather, clasps, jump rings etc. are as close to industrial manufactured perfection as can be helped.  However, the beadwork is done entirely by our artisans with needle and thread.  That means factors like thread tension, the particular style of sewing, the pliancy of the beads, and the human element, all come into play.  We cherish this aspect of our jewelry because it means no piece is completely alike another. We are proud to say that our artisans are extremely meticulous and take great pride in their work. We also hold each piece to the strictest standards of craftsmanship before they are ready for our collections.  We use the highest quality delica beads which are considered the best in the world by beading artists and experts because they are incredibly uniform. Still, imagine producing 2mm beads in over 2000 colours, finishes and textures – while each bead is extremely consistent, one may be just smidgens of a millimetre smaller or larger than the next. Therefore, rather than pull on them too tightly and cause too much pressure on these little pieces of glass, we work with a relaxed but snug tension to keep the pieces at just the right drape. Hence, you may see little gaps between the beads.