We are so lucky to be based in the South West and if we can fit any of these into our weekend it makes us even more ready for Monday!

Curators, Totnes

The best coffee and a lovely place to sit. We can't go in there without seeing someone we know!

The Beach Hut, South Milton.

One of our favourite beaches, sand, waves and rock pools then up to The Beach Hut for a coffee or lunch. The food is delicious and the view is spectacular.

Watergate Bay Hotel, Cornwall.

OK this isn’t part of our normal weekend but we’ve all stayed here and we love it. The food, the location, the style. If only it was part of a normal weekend!

The Glade, Dartington.

Step into a glade in the middle of a woods to find fairy lights, a fire pit, a bar and the best music. Definitely party venue of the year.

Paddleboarding on the Dart.

We all own paddleboards and love to take them onto the river Dart after work. The second you get on the water all the stresses melt away.

Our jewellery is a combination of porcelain and high quality metals; primarily fine and sterling silver and gold plated silver.

Each piece is designed to last and weather time with you.

Here are a few tips to help keep your jewellery looking its best.

• Clean your porcelain by gently wiping with a mild soap and luke warm water using a damp cloth.
• Sterling silver and gold plated sterling silver can fade or dull but can be shined using a polishing cloth.
• We recommend removing jewellery when sleeping, showering or swimming. And applying perfume or beauty products before wearing.
• Contact with the air will tarnish your jewellery over time. Store in a closed container. Our unique bottles and tins are perfect for this!

We hope you enjoying wearing our jewellery as much as we loved creating it for you.

We love a tradeshow!

I’m not saying they aren’t really hard work, we take ages preparing our stand and getting everything together. However they are such a great way to meet new stockists and catchup with our current ones. We love having a chat with our independent shop owners and finding out about the trends, styles and products they’ll be stocking next season. There are so many beautiful independent shops around the UK and as we are increasingly finding there are loads abroad too. It’s a real privilege to get to know these people and to do business with them. It’s always exciting to meet new shop owners too, come and talk to us if you see us at a trade show, we’d love to say hi. 

Suzie has a degree in Fashion and Textiles and worked as a fashion buyer in London for many years. She grew up in Totnes, moved back here and immediately undertook an intensive ceramics course. From the moment the course started Suzie was hooked on ceramics and couldn’t stop experimenting with clay. This is how One & Eight was born! She’s grown it from being just her in her spare room to employing 4 people and having a lovely studio and office in Totnes.

What’s your favourite holiday destination?
Last year I went to Costa Rica with my husband and kids. It was the most incredible holiday destination. We did everything from stay in nice hotels to trek through the forest with not another person in sight. There was so much wildlife to see and I can’t even begin to describe how amazing the sunsets were.

Tell us something about you we don’t know…
I love interior design. In another life I’d be an interior designer. I’m always looking at new trends and if I had endless money would redecorate my house all the time.

Describe your ideal Sunday afternoon…
A hike over the moors followed by a nice glass of wine in the Live and Let Live in Landscove.

Where’s your favourite place to go out?
The Old Bookshop, Bristol. I went there for the first time recently and loved it. Live music, great food, I went with friends and we had the best night.

Give us your 3 One & Eight best picks…

• Gold semi circle hoop earrings - These are so popular and I can see why, they are simple and go with everything.
• Gold Tolvan Earrings - I’ve just designed these and I love them, they go with everything.
• Teal dipped necklace - We’ve had a different coloured dipped necklace in the range for the last few seasons and they’ve been so popular. They are tricky to make but we think totally worth it.

Rach worked as a buyer in London for years. She now sources all the components we use at One & Eight. She’s the first point of contact if you drop us a line and can often be found pouring over a spreadsheet.

What’s your favourite holiday destination?
Anywhere is South East Asia. I love the culture, people, food and beaches. I wish I could go every year!

Tell us something about you we don’t know…
I used to be a toy buyer for Disney. It was crazy and fun - I had an office full of toys and no kids at the time. 

Describe your ideal Sunday afternoon…
Going SUPing at the beach with my girls followed by seafood dinner at Britannia at the Beach www.britanniaatthebeach.co.uk

Where’s your favourite place to go out?
My favourite place to go out is the Plymouth Theatre Royal. I love Matthew Bourne ballets, they are modern and different, I go whenever I can.

Give us your 3 One & Eight best picks…

• Crossover earrings - One of our best sellers. Simple but a bit different, I wear them all the time.
• Silver Fan Earrings - These have been in development for ages. We've finally got them right and I love them.
• Silver Surfside necklace - I love the beach, my husband is a keen surfer and so are my girls, this necklace is the perfect addition to my ideal Sunday.

Tasha has worked in marketing for many years including at a radio station and a museum. She also worked for an artist helping to make intricate artwork. She now does our marketing, social media and puts together lots of our jewellery.

What’s your favourite holiday destination?
Italy, half my family are Italian and I feel at home there the second I step off the plane. One day I want to spend my my winter’s there in the gorgeous weather, eating my body weight in pasta and ice-cream.

Tell us something about you we don’t know…
I have a cocktail named after me, it was a wedding present from a very talented friend and it’s on the menu of a few places in London.

Describe you ideal Sunday afternoon…
A wander through Borough Market in East London stopping at stalls for coffee or snacks or to look at clothes, bags and jewellery.

Where’s your favourite place to go out?
Cafe Kick on Exmouth Market in London in the summer where everyone spills out onto the street chatting and drinking.

Give us your 3 One & Eight best picks…

• Gold Hammered hoop necklace - Simple, elegant and versatile, what’s not to love.
• Ebony Arch Earrings - These are new and I jumped on them as soon as I saw the design.
• Porcelain Teal Dusk Earrings - I’ll be wearing these out to parties, drinks, everywhere!

Ali comes into the office two days a week and helps us with everything! She’s a perfectionist and is amazing at working with clay.

What’s your favourite holiday destination?
Cornwall. I love a camping trip to Cornwall in the summer. The beaches are amazing and my whole family enjoy walking the coastline.

Tell us something about you we don’t know…
I spend a lot of time cooking! I actually love it. I’ve got loads of cook books and am always trying out new recipes.

Describe your ideal Sunday afternoon…
I can't get enough of craft markets. My ideal Sunday would be wandering through one meeting makers and finding out how they work.

Where’s your favourite place to go out?
Rumour, Totnes. It’s a Totnes classic, everyone goes there and the espresso martinis are amazing!.

Give us your 3 One & Eight best picks…

• Silver Haze Earrings- Our new Silver Haze Earrings are just my style, I were them as daytime or evening jewellery.
• Gold Sunrise necklace - The hand finished lustre makes this necklace so pretty.
• Silver arch earring - Often wear studs but these are so simple and comfortable.