Unlocking Treasures
Unlocking Treasures

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✨ Our First Weeks of Piercing: Thank You for Trusting Us!

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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✨ We're Getting Pierced! My Journey Into the World of Piercing

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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Ring the Alarm! New Rings Have Landed in the Collection 💍

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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Organic heart shaped silver stud earrings handmade

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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