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Oct 22, 20241 min read
All Time Bestsellers
We’ve done some digging through our all time stats since opening our shop on Etsy and have compiled a list of our all time best sellers....
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Oct 3, 20241 min read
Halloween Jewellery
Spooky season is upon us, once again! Another year has flown by and we have some of our Halloween stalwarts and new pieces added to our...
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May 14, 20241 min read
Summer Jewellery Trends
Retro Flower Jewellery Retro flower jewellery often features bold and colourful flower designs, using materials such as enamel, acrylic,...
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Sep 22, 20231 min read
Autumn Jewellery Trends
Autumn jewellery trends often draw inspiration from the season's rich colours, textures, and themes. Here are some jewellery trends you...
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Sep 13, 20233 min read
How can I reduce my Carbon Footprint?
What is a Carbon Footprint? A carbon footprint is a measure of the total amount of greenhouse gases, primarily carbon dioxide (CO2) and...
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Aug 17, 20234 min read
Reducing single use plastics
What are single-use plastics? Single-use plastics are plastic items that are designed to be used only once before being discarded. These...
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Jul 22, 20232 min read
Gemstone mining & the environment
Gemstones, also known as precious or semi-precious stones, are naturally occurring minerals or rocks that possess beauty, rarity, and...
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Jul 17, 20232 min read
Cottagecore Fashion
Cottagecore fashion is a style that romanticizes and draws inspiration from rural and pastoral aesthetics, particularly the idyllic...
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Jul 10, 20232 min read
Greenwashing in the fashion industry
Greenwashing refers to the practice of making misleading or unsubstantiated claims about the environmental benefits of a product,...
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Jul 7, 20231 min read
Collection Spotlight - Ocean
At Purple Elf, we draw inspiration from the captivating beauty of the ocean to create pieces that embody its essence. The ocean serves as...
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Jul 3, 20232 min read
What is Gorpcore?
"Gorpcore" is a term that emerged from the fashion world and refers to a style trend characterized by practical, outdoorsy clothing and...
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Jun 12, 20231 min read
Festival Ready Earrings
Check out our favourite picks for festival earrings. We love bold and eye catching, but with added comfort and durability. festival...
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Apr 25, 20232 min read
What is sustainable fashion
Sustainable fashion is an approach to designing, producing, and consuming clothing that seeks to minimize the negative impact of the...
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Apr 13, 20232 min read
What on earth is Fairycore?!
Fairycore is a aesthetic subculture or style that is inspired by the concept of fairies, magic, and fantasy. It often incorporates...
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Mar 30, 20231 min read
Purple Points - Loyalty Scheme
Purple Points is our loyalty / rewards scheme where you earn points when you shop. To be able to access the PP, you will need to create...
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Mar 27, 20231 min read
Next Top Model (dog version!)
Maggie the Lurcher kindly volunteered (was bribed) into modelling some of our necklaces, made from recycled materials. She had a great...
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Mar 16, 20231 min read
Making a Starfish Choker
Seed bead jewellery has made a huge comeback after the revival of Y2K fashion aesthetic. A nightmare if you drop them on the carpet, but...
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Mar 14, 20231 min read
Harvesting broken jewellery
Part of our process in making new pieces is harvesting broken jewellery, which we source from a variety of places. The latest shipment...
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Mar 13, 20231 min read
How to clean costume jewellery
It happens, you get some make-up on your necklace, or the absolute worst...you drop an earring in the toilet! If the latter, I'd strongly...
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Mar 11, 20231 min read
Packaging Responsibly
For any online retailer, ensuring products are shipped in durable packaging is a must! Consumers want products that arrive with them not...
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