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Unlocking Treasures — handmade silver jewellery, permanent jewellery and piercing in Skinnergate, Darlington — in the press.

• The Northern Echo · 5 May 2026

  Darlington jewellery shop championing ‘local treasures’ makes award shortlist

  Unlocking Treasures named a finalist for The Northern Echo’s Best Independent Retailer 2026, for its handmade silver jewellery and “Local Treasures” room.

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• The Northern Echo · 15 February 2026

  The USA accountant turned business owner bringing 'whimsical' jewellery to Darlington

  Profile of owner Melissa Flint: from accountant and payroll manager in the US to local markets, then her own shop on Skinnergate.

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• The Northern Echo · 1 February 2026

  New stores and stalls that have opened across Darlington in the last six months

  Unlocking Treasures listed among Darlington’s recent openings, highlighting its permanent bracelets.

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• The Northern Echo · 31 December 2025

  Full list of stores that opened in County Durham and Darlington this year

  Included in the Echo’s round-up of 2025 openings: the Skinnergate boutique, permanent bracelets and the “Local Treasures” room.

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• The Northern Echo · 4 July 2025

  First look inside Darlington's newest independent jewellery shop opening today

  Opening-day look inside the new Skinnergate boutique: Melissa’s handmade pieces, permanent bracelets and local makers’ work.

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