Ruth's jewellery was featured on the Card and Gift Blog website last week. The blog features the most in demand publishers, the hottest selling products and the best new trends in the world of cards and gifts. Read the post here.

Fancy a peek into Ruth's workshop? Visit her Facebook page for some behind the scenes pictures.

Ruth will be exhibiting and selling her jewellery at the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair in Manchester again this year. The popular show returns to the Spinningfields area within walking distance of the city centre shops. It runs from 21st-24th October. Opening times haven't been confirmed yet but will be added to the Exhibitions page as soon as they are. More information will be added to the show website over the next month or so too. Please come and say hello to Ruth on stand number 97.

Ruth has added lots more jewellery to her online shop. Selected items from her Pierced collection can now be purchased online and there are more rings in the Lode shop. Follow Ruth on Twitter or Facebook to hear when she's added more pieces.

Selected pieces from Ruth's Flint collection are currently being exhibited at the Craft Centre and Design Gallery in Leeds. The gallery has a fantastic programme of exhibitions showcasing the best of contemporary British crafts. For more details see the exhibitions page.

Ruth is excited to be featured as "Flavour of the Month" at JaM eton in October this year. It will be the first time her jewellery has been displayed at JaM alongside lots of other fine crafts including jewellery, ceramics and glass. See the exhibitions page for more details.

Ruth now has a Facebook page for Ruth Bridges Jewellery. Check it out! Click here.

Voting for the craft&design Selected Awards closes on 30th April. If you'd like to vote for Ruth please follow this link. Thanks.

Shops and galleries! Ruth will be exhibiting at the British Craft Trade Fair again this year. The show is held at the Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate from 11th - 13th April. There's a fantastic selection of contemporary craft to choose from and you'll find Ruth and her jewellery on stand DE343.

You'll soon be able to buy Ruth's jewellery at the lovely gallery, Franny & Filer in Chorlton, Manchester. The gallery is owned and run by jewellery designers, Frances Stunt and Abby Filer. They showcase handmade jewellery and crafts by established and emerging designers. Fran and Abby make all their jewellery instore which allows customers to see the work that goes into each piece. Gallery details can be found on the stockists page.

Ruth will be showing rings from her Lode collection in Heart Gallery's Wedding Show. The show launches on Valentines Day and runs until 4th April 2010. Heart Gallery is situated in Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire which is well worth a visit itself! The show will feature wedding rings, bridal jewellery, a wide range of cufflinks, silk ties and lots of gift ideas. On Valentines Day there'll be a local photographer and wedding cake maker there too. For more information visit Heart's blog or check Ruth's exhibitions page.

A selection of Ruth's jewellery is now available to buy online. Just click the Online Shop link on the side menu and choose which collection you'd like to view. More items will be added soon. If you've seen a piece of jewellery you fancy on the website but it's not in the shop please email Ruth for more information. Ruth uses the well-known and secure online payment facility, Paypal, which enables you to pay by credit/debit card or with your Paypal account. Postage is free when you spend over £150. Happy shopping!

Happy new year! Voting is open again for the craft&design Selected Awards. The craft&design Selected online gallery showcases work by designer makers from Britain and Ireland. Each year visitors to the website are invited to vote for their favourite designer maker featured in the gallery. For more information about the awards and to vote for Ruth please follow this link. Thanks.

Ruth would like to wish all her customers and visitors to her website a very merry christmas and a happy new year!

Follow Ruth on Twitter. You can find her tweets here.

Ruth's jewellery is now available to buy at Brass Monkeys in Hove. The shop sells a stunning selection of jewellery and silversmithing by over 30 emerging and established designer makers. Gallery details are on the stockists page.

Ruth will be exhibiting at Made craft fair this week. The show starts on Thursday night with a private view (some tickets may still be available from the Made website)   and then is open Friday 20th - Sunday 22nd. There'll be a fantastic selection of contemporary crafts to purchase from the designers and makers. Ruth will be there for the whole show so come along and say hello. Location and opening times can be found on the exhibitions page. See you there!

Ruth is showing jewellery in four christmas exhibitions this year at Platform Gallery, Ferrers Gallery, fg2 and Pyramid Gallery. They all start this week and are an excellent opportunity to buy some gorgeous christmas gifts. Gallery details and dates are on the exhibitions page.

A full list of exhibitors can now be viewed on the Great Northern... website. There are lots of gorgeous contemporary crafts to be seen and purchased at the show. Check out the website to plan your visit. Location and opening times are also listed on Ruth's exhibitions page.

Ruth has been chosen to be jeweller of the month at Pyramid Gallery in York this month. She is exhibiting her Flint collection and rings from her Lode collection. New pieces have been added to Flint specially for the exhibition. These include earrings, necklaces and bracelets and have never been shown before. All of her work is available to purchase throughout the exhibition. For more details please see the exhibitions page.

There are less than two weeks left to register your vote for Ruth in the craft&design Selected Awards 2009. The awards are based around designer makers whose work has been accepted to be featured on the craft&design Selected website. Voting closes on 31st July 2009. If you'd like to vote for Ruth please click here. Thanks.

Ruth has been selected to exhibit at the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair again this year. The show has a new venue at Spinningfields in Manchester city centre and takes place from 22nd - 25th October 2009. Ruth will be there to sell her jewellery alongside many other makers. More information will be available on the exhibitions page soon or visit the GNCCF website.

Ruth has been selected to exhibit at Brighton's design and craft fair, Made, from 19th-22nd November 2009 at the Corn Exchange. Made features a fantastic selection of contemporary crafts available to purchase directly from the maker. Come along to meet Ruth and see her latest work. More details will be available on the exhibitions page soon or visit the Made website.

Ruth is now a featured maker on the craft&design Selected website and has been entered into the craft&design Selected Awards 2009. If you'd like to vote for Ruth please click here. Voting is open until 31st July 2009.

Join Ruth's mailing list! To be kept informed of forthcoming events and exhibitions you can now add yourself to Ruth's mailing list by filling in the boxes on the home page.

Ruth has been selected to be jeweller of the month at Pyramid Gallery in York from 1st August until 15th September 2009. The exhibition, entitled Allure!, will feature work from Ruth's Flint and Lode collections alongside some new pieces. Contact details for Pyramid Gallery can be found on the exhibitions page.