Reviews
Posted on Ella Avery-Crockett9 August 2025 Great Experience at SILVERKUPE We recently attended the Wedding Ring Workshop at SILVERKUPE in Ouseburn - and it exceeded every expectation. From the moment we arrived, Emine made us feel entirely at ease. Her calm, patient guidance turned what sounded like a daunting undertaking - making our own wedding bands - into an incredibly meaningful, heartfelt experience - even though we had no jewellery-making experience at all. The all day workshop was beautifully organised, with a perfect balance of hands on creativity and expert instruction. The included lunch at the Biscuit Factory Kitchen felt like a thoughtful touch, giving us a chance to pause and enjoy the moment together. Emine’s attention to detail, from design planning to the final finishing touches, meant our rings were truly personal - infused with warmth, character, and love. Knowing that our wedding bands were handcrafted by us made them more special. Emine also took care of hallmarking with precision and care - and our rings were ready in good time. We wholeheartedly recommend SILVERKUPE to any couple searching for an unforgettable pre-wedding experience.Posted on Ella Jones8 August 2025 I had a fabulous time at the Silverkupe Summer school. Before this, my only experience with jewellery making was lost-wax carving, and by the end of the three days I had multiple lovely pieces of jewellery to take home. Emine was very knowledgeable and taught us a variety of techniques that we could use in making our own designs. I would recommend to anyone looking for a fun workshop, or to develop their silversmithing skills.Posted on Andrea Wiseman7 August 2025 I was a complete beginner and still can’t believe how on day one of my first course I made something that resembled something I would buy. I loved the course so much I have done another four courses with Silverkupe since. It’s been fantastic to learn all the different techniques. Courses are run very professionally with small numbers so you get the attention you need. Emine and Ruby are phenomenal teachers and do their utmost to help you and make the courses enjoyable. If you are looking to make jewellery to run as a business or just as a hobby, I can highly recommend Silverkupe! I’m just in the process of signing up for course number five.😀Posted on Jo H7 August 2025 An amazing time spent with Emine and my fellow jewellery makers at the summer school. We covered a lot during the three days and I made many items which I was very happy with, thanks to Emine's expert teaching! I left feeling really inspired and ready to continue with my jewellery making journey.Posted on Gillian Leonard29 July 2025 I was given a voucher for my birthday so didn’t know Emile’s work but when visiting her studio I loved a lot of the pieces and fell in love with one but will be back for more if I get the chance!Posted on Geordie John11 June 2025 Had an amazing afternoon, made 2 beautiful silver rings in that time! Teaching was amazing, wasn't too many people which made it more personable. Can't recommend enoughPosted on Sue Poppelwell10 October 2024 Emine very kindly donated a pair of her hand made earrings to the Newcastle Toon Angels golf day, raising money on behalf of Macmillan Cancer care. The earrings were beautiful and raised lots of money for a very worthy cause. Thank you Emine, it was a very generous gift.Posted on Sara Ley10 September 2024 Emine has been hosting workshops at Baltic for the past year and they are always well received. She's great to work with, her workshops are fun and informative and give a great insight into jewellery making techniques.Posted on Rachel Edwards29 July 2024 Emine was really helpful and considerate when addressing the issue I had with my ring which has a lot of sentimental value. The final job was beautiful and the turn around was quick. Thanks Emine!Posted on Penny Hawley25 July 2024 Supportive, confidence-building creative time. It’s a lovely opportunity to create a meaningful keepsake with family and friends.
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Julie Armstrong
Thank you for being such an excellent teacher and providing such a great space.
Mark
Dear Emine,
The earrings I ordered from you are gorgeous. They were a gift to my mother on her 80th birthday and she loved them.
Thank you so much, Mark
Charlotte
I have been coming to Emine’s jewellery workshops for a few months now and have learnt so much. She is very patient whilst you pick up new techniques – especially when your bezel snaps multiple times….
She knows her craft and gives you space to direct your own creative expression.
With a calm, easy going and kind personality, I look forward to future sessions!
Philippa
Hi Emine, I just wanted to drop you a line and say thank you for such a wonderful afternoon in the studio! You made me feel very welcome. Your passion for jewellery making was so apparent and made learning from you a pleasure…. I will be back, many thanks xx
Charlotte
I recently bought the silver bar necklace for a friend’s 50th birthday present. She absolutely loves it (as do I!).
Sue Denby
I bought the ‘Tangled’ necklace as part of a special birthday present The recipient was as thrilled with it as I was. Such an interesting, unusual design. Beautifully made, beautifully presented. Thank you, Emine!
Krystyna Jones
I love your pendants!
I have recently purchased the black dotty & gold dotty pendants to add to my Silverkupe collection & have received many favourable comments concerning them. They are beautiful & unusual, as well as being practical & easy to wear. Very good value for money too.
Jill W.
I’ve enjoyed working with silver clay immensely and Emine is very helpful and patient and great to chat with. I can certainly recommend her workshops which are now adapted to take account of Covid and take place in a light and pleasant space.
I’ve completed a series of workshops and made pendants, rings, earrings and charms with silver clay and sterling silver clay. Christmas presents are sorted!
Jean
I had the good fortune to receive the gift of a place on the beginners course and attended with my daughter yesterday. Emine was a great teacher, offered advice and plenty of ideas. We had an excellent afternoon and came home with some unique pieces of jewellery we’d made ourselves. I was really inspired by the course and can’t recommend the experience enough
Hannah
We had a fantastic afternoon today. Me and my mum had a great day making some amazing jewellery. Emine was so welcoming and helpful and I’d highly recommend.
Hannah Claire Hill
We had a fantastic afternoon today. Me and my mum had a great day making some amazing jewellery. Emine was so welcoming and helpful and I’d highly recommend.
Claire
I attended the Beginner’s Silverclay Workshop. It was a fantastic class. Emine is a great teacher and because the classes are small (4 people) she has loads of time to help everyone when they need it. She has lots of advice and tips and talks you thorough everything step by step. I would defiantly recommend this course. I hope one day to take the intermediate course to learn more about Silver Clay. Thanks Emine
Elaine
I bought a pair of Silverkupe earrings from Happy Planet Studio and Gallery in Whitley Bay in 2019. Loved them! Lost one of them on a trip to London. Felt bereft. Got in touch and asked to buy a replacement earring. Was told to hand in the lone earring and within days was given a shiny pair of earrings. I was gobsmacked by this level of service. Thank you for your customer service and for your beautiful works of art. I recommend you to anyone!
Sue
I attended the introductory workshop….. I learnt so much from Emine, really helpful and friendly. I even managed to leave with some fantastic pieces of jewellery.
Brilliant.
Chris
Another lovely day spent with Emine making a piece of jewellery for a very special friend. Thank you for your help and guidance.
Elizabeth
A wonderful workshop, in a friendly environment. Inspiring, informative, creative and absorbing. I would recommend this to anyone. Plus you come home with a unique piece of jewellery.
Jan
I did a morning’s beginner’s class with Emine at Gallery 45 in Felton and I cannot recommend it highly enough. She guided us carefully through the process and smiled when we all ooohhh’ed and aaahhh’ed at the alchemy of the process. I was extremely pleased with the pieces I created and am very keen to have another go. Thanks Emine – it was a great morning.
Emma Sedman Jewellery
It has been super to have Emine’s beautiful pieces as part of our 2019 Christmas exhibition and our customers loved them!
Janette
I attended the workshop yesterday and was very pleased with the items I made, and the tuition and encouragement from the tutor. I would attend further workshops and recommend to others.
Ruth
Loved the workshop today at Drywater Arts Centre Amble, made a pendant and earrings which i’m really proud of.
Doreen
Really enjoyed the workshop at Happy Planet tonight. Emine is a great teacher, and the process from clay to silver is like magic! Looking forward to wearing my earrings.
Demi
Excellent work & excellent service.
I’d highly recommend
Gillian Johnson
Had a brilliant silver clay jewellery workshop at my home to celebrate my birthday with the girls. I made 2 pieces, a pendant and scarf ring which surprisingly turned out very well. The silver clay process is amazing to view – putty turns to silver! Emine is a great teacher and we all had so much fun making our creations. We are going to do another workshop before Christmas, making copper jewellery this time. Looking forward to it.
Tess, Jesmond
I came across Emine’s jewellery at an art exhibition in Jesmond and noticed a lovely silver cuff bracelet. Unfortunately, it was too big so Emine offered to custom make one to my size.
A fortnight later she had created and delivered to my door a gorgeous, weighty silver bracelet which is a perfect fit – exactly as I had imagined.
Emine was very professional and kept me updated. Her designs are beautiful and now that I’ve discovered her work, I’ll be revisiting the website for presents. Thanks again.
Joanne Crawford
I loved the workshop & I have worn my necklace ever since xx
Margaret in Gosforth
I received some lovely earrings for Christmas which I loved wearing, but I sadly lost one while on holiday 😕
However I emailed Emine immediately as I had the details on the gift box.
I am pleased to say Emine made a new earring , after I posted the remaining earring, which she used as the pattern to endure a similar thickness and positioning of the detail. A week later I am now happily wearing these again.
I am so happy and with the truly fantastic response and action from Emine.
I would recommend you to view and buy this quality jewellery. I do advise you to be careful not to lose any of these though.
Filiz Kol
I bought the ‘Cityscape’ pendant from Silverkupe. I tired and liked many of the pendants and wanted them all but I settled with the ‘Cityscape’ this time around. It is an usual and unique design. I love it and I shall treat myself again soon
Sheila Kendall
If you haven’t discovered Mine’s jewellery then you’re missing out. She has a great selection of very beautiful and unique pieces. The problem is which to buy!
Gail Curry
I work as an artist and feel fortunate to have met Emine at the beginning of her jewellery journey as I have watched her progress and grow through her work. I am very happy to stock her work at my studio gallery because it is of good quality and she is very reliable when and offers great service I need stock or a customer requests a commission
Denise Tweedy
When I saw Silverkupe’s beautiful designs at a market before Christmas I knew the annual worry of what to buy my Mother in Law for her gift was not going to be an issue. With Christmas, her birthday and Mother’s Day in quick succession it can be tricky to find something different.
I bought her a small copper heart necklace and matching earrings, very unique and a perfect gift. She was wearing them last week so I know she likes them 🙂 Thank you Emine
Claire Fallow
I have bought several pieces of jewellery from Silverkupe and I feel that every time I have bought a piece of unique art and yet the price is no more than what I would pay on the high street. I have loved every purchase and was sad to give some away as gifts.
I know that I will be a customer again very soon.
Alex Aurigi
I bought ‘Crackle’ for my wife as it looked such a clever and tasteful fusion of copper and silver. It was a success, thanks Emine! Your work is really creative. It goes beyond the ‘usual’ without being over the top. I really love the balance you put in these objects. Not just craft, but good design too! Congratulations
Brenda Gay
It was lovely to meet you today at the Grainger Market, I am the lady who bought the resin earrings which I love, they reflect every colour in them so I can wear them with everything, really pleased I bought them. Hope to see you next year at a market, will check your Events page, would love a silver and copper pair next time.
Ann Copper
Love love your art jewellery. I’ll have to commission a piece. I don’t wear drops because my holes are elongated. I prefer clip ons with large front pieces to cover all three holes. I’ll send you a picture. And picky me, I like fairly large earrings.
I desperately want a piece of yours because YOU make them. I’ll buy your ready made ones for friends. I think they’re beautiful.
Keep up the good work,
MUCH LOVE,
Ann
Thank you so much for you r lovely feedback. I shall see you next time. Best Wishes, Emine