The Journal

First Things First You Do Not Need To Know What You’re Doing Most people designing an engagement ring have never bought jewellery before So if you currently feel slightly out of your depth, that’s fairly normal The majority of bespoke engagement rings start with:• a rough budget• a few screenshots• maybe a vague idea of […]

Most engagement rings begin with a blank sheet. A new diamond.A new design.A new story. Working with inherited stones feels different from the beginning. Sometimes clients arrive at the workshop in Wiltshire with a single ring that has been worn for decades. Sometimes it is a small collection of jewellery that has sat unworn for […]

Most of the runes I stamp don’t land exactly the same way twice Some sit slightly deeperSome spread a touch wider in the silverOccasionally one edge is sharper than the rest That isn’t something I correct every time The reality of stamping Each rune is struck by hand into solid metalThere’s no jig holding it […]

(And Why It Matters) Most jewellery is designed to look good at a glance Very little of it is designed to be lived with That difference starts with how it is made What “handmade” actually means The term gets used loosely In reality, there’s a spectrum At one end, you have mass-produced piecesCast in bulk, […]

Choosing a wedding ring is different from choosing most other jewellery. It is something you will wear every day. Through work, travel, routine, and change. Over time, it becomes less about how it looks in a box, and more about how it feels as part of your life. The best wedding rings are not the […]

A simple way to carry something personal Jewellery has always been more than decoration. Long before trends or occasions, it was used to mark identity, protection and memory. Birthstones sit quietly within that tradition. They offer a simple way to choose something that already carries meaning. Not something assigned by fashion, but something connected to […]

Jewellery has always carried meaning. Long before it became purely decorative, people wore small objects as reminders of belief, protection or identity. At The Middle Green, each piece is designed and handcrafted in a small workshop in Wiltshire, just outside Swindon. The work focuses on symbolic forms, natural textures and jewellery intended to be worn […]

Here’s everything you need to know about selecting the best gemstones for engagement and wedding rings.

Why choose to work with an independent jeweller like The Middle Green compared to a a hight street chain?

Explore the meanings and powers of jewellery runes, and learn which gods they are connected to in our rune guide.