Gift Focus inc Attire Accessories - November/December 2020

122 When did you start up and why? I turned a hobby into a business after my son was born in 2014 and established Holly Silver Jewellery to work between my needs as a mother and my desire for a creative output. When my life changed dramatically due to a divorce when my son was one, I had to push the business to be my main source of income to build a life for us. To help me through a particularly tough time of my life I began to make jewellery with empowering words hand-stamped on it and I shared my lessons in my design with others via social media. My business grew as people started to connect with my sentiments. Holly Silver Jewellery was born and I strive each day to help others by making jewellery that holds a deep meaning to the wearer. In 2019, a brand refresh Holly Silver by Rebecca bought to life. What challenges have you overcome since the company’s launch? Being a single mother to my child and dealing with the pressure and demands of a growing business. Tell us about your product offering. I offer personalised handmade jewellery in silver and gold. My designs are made to hold meaning to the customer and promote wellbeing. I also do a custom design and remodelling service called Reloved, whereby I remodel old sentimental jewellery into a new, more modern design. I create a new story from an old one that holds deep meaning to the wearer. What are your most popular products? All my personalised items are popular alongside my Reloved service. Have any styles taken you by surprise with their popularity? The Outlander -inspired collections were crazy popular with the Outlander TV show fans, which I sell globally! How do you keep your designs fresh and current? Do you follow trends? I try to design new products based on the current life lessons I’m experiencing at that time. As we grow through life, we learn new things every day and I like to embody that in my designs in the hope they resonate with others. What sets you apart from your competitors? The love and care that I put into my designs; each piece holds a story that can be unique to every different person. How are you finding the current economic climate in the UK? Is it affecting business?