About

 

Welcome to Dainty Rocks, the website and business is owned by me, maker and designer Diane Cockburn (pronounced Coburn)

I live in the heart of England in Northamptonshire with a husband and gorgeous son, who has Down’s syndrome, I love days out, caravanning, discovering new places in the UK, beaches, forests, steam trains and other transport.

Life is non stop looking after my son whilst working full time in Dainty Rocks but my favourite part is a sit down with a cup of tea at the end of the day. 

Making jewellery has been a part of me since 2006 when I wanted to try and create my own wedding necklace, I got a little addicted to the pretty beads and started a costume jewellery business in 2010 and rebranded to ‘Dainty Rocks’ in 2014. 

In 2020 I moved into a dainty commercial premises as outgrew my even daintier office. We have doubled in room size since then, with constant efforts to keep affording the space 😄

In 2021 I was joined by my assistant Sarah on temporary basis to help with the Christmas rush, and stayed, now helping me create and package and keep on top of everything. 

Why Dainty Rocks? - The name was chosen in for its meaning representing what I love to make.

Dainty: Small, tiny, delicate ~ Rocks: Mineral, stone

What we make: Most creations are very dainty and delicate looking beaded jewellery, with the majority of beads being 2mm-4mm, this was born from my love of wanting to wear jewellery without feeling it, everything is made for comfort. 

How we personalise it: Our technique is hand stamping, we have letter and number stamps, and we use a hammer to imprint this into the sterling silver jewellery, It doesn't take long to stamp but it has taken me years to get it right! 

I have always worked with beads, I did try silversmithing, for rings, earrings and solder techniques, just did not enjoy it, as much as I do working with beads or stamping.

My current favourites are the family initial bracelets and the thoughtful family birthstone jewellery range, as they tell a story of a family, who may not all be here any more. However, I love nothing more than making a full stacking bracelet set for someone, there’s nothing like the feel of the weight of the silver bracelets I am packaging, knowing they will have so many to wear ❤️

My work is made worthwhile by my customers, having customers leave reviews describing the gifted jewellery reducing the recipient to tears. This is why I love what I do.