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4 November 2026
Cold Coffee, Silver Dust and a Very Full Diary: My Run-Up to Christmas
New pieces on the bench, another Clink and Link night on 26th November, three days at Raby Castle's Christmas market, and bracelet and piercing bookings open right through to Christmas. Here's what I've been up to.
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19 August 2026
We're Taking a Little Break — But We'll Be Back Before You Know It! 🎉✨
The Unlocking Treasures team is officially on a well-deserved week off — and we are absolutely loving every second of it! 🌸9 We're back in the studio from Wednesday, August 26, refreshed and ready to pierce, stack, and sparkle. September appointments are filling fast and October bookings have just opened — don't sleep on grabbing your spot! 💫
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16 July 2026
✨ Our First Weeks of Piercing: Thank You for Trusting Us!
We've officially been piercing at our Darlington studio for a few weeks now, and what a start it's been! A huge thank you to every loyal customer and new friend who's trusted Melissa with lobes, stacked lobes, helix, rook, daith, tragus, conch, navel and nostril piercings. Here's a peek at some of our favourites so far, plus how to book your own.
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14 May 2026
✨ We're Getting Pierced! My Journey Into the World of Piercing
Big news at Unlocking Treasures — I've completed my piercing training and certification with the wonderful Sarah at Durham Piercings by Sarah. Piercing is coming to our Darlington studio very soon, with online booking and walk-ins welcome.
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13 May 2026
Ring the Alarm! New Rings Have Landed in the Collection 💍
Your favourite stacking rings are back — and they brought friends! Discover the restocked Joined Stacking Silver Rings, a gorgeous new mixed metal option, and a dreamy 14ct gold-filled beaded band.
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12 May 2026
Making Our New Organic Heart Shaped Silver Studs
We've just finished making a brand new batch of our Organic Heart Shaped Silver Studs, and we couldn't be more excited to share them with you! Each pair is lovingly handcrafted in sterling silver, with a naturally imperfect heart shape that gives them a warmth and character you just can't get from machine-made jewellery. Come behind the scenes and find out how these little beauties are made.
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5 May 2026
Made With My Hands, Given With My Heart: A Silversmith's Journey
Silversmithing isn't just a skill — it's a lifelong love affair with metal, fire, and the quiet satisfaction of making something beautiful from scratch. In this post, I want to share a little of what goes into every piece I create, and why this craft means everything to me.
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