Journal/Ark Jewellery

Kristina Smith

Jun 22
1 min

Ark Jewellery launches distinctively elegant Pearl Eclipse Collection

Ark Jewellery launches distinctively and elegant Pearl Eclipse Collection.

Kristina Smith

May 11
3 min

The best gifts for your best friend on National Best Friend Day

Celebrate National Best Friend Day on 8th June with something truly special from Ark Jewellery to show YOUR best friend just how amazing...

Kristina Smith

Oct 27, 2021
2 min

New luxurious and sustainable Christmas Star Collection

Ark Jewellery has revealed a new collection of luxurious and sustainable Christmas Star Collection and Gift range presented in beautiful...

Kristina Smith

Sep 27, 2021
3 min

Staying true to yourself and your beliefs while being successful

I always loved working with people and a consultancy role in recruitment suited my personality. I enjoyed building business relations...

Kristina Smith

Jul 15, 2021
2 min

Flora, fauna and festivals 2021

If you have tickets to one of this summer’s big UK festivals – woo! … And you need something to wear.

Kristina Smith

May 4, 2021
2 min

Ark Jewellery launches stunning collection of bridal jewellery

Ark Jewellery has unveiled three new collections of bridalwear. Crafted in gold and inspired by Middle Eastern architecture, the...

Kristina Smith

May 16, 2020
4 min

This year’s garden makeover: upcycle everything that once was destined for the tip!

The real silver lining in the lockdown – and I feel guilty even saying so – is that spring has arrived early. This year we may not be...

Kristina Smith

May 30, 2019
2 min

Are you planning a beach holiday this year? Choose your sunscreen wisely.

Scientists in Australia have studied the harmful effects of oxybenzone, a chemical found in sunscreens, bleaching the coral reefs. Watch...

Kristina Smith

Apr 10, 2019
3 min

Why there is no plan bee? Easy-to-grow plants that attract bees, why create a moss lawn...

The Beast from the East blew in freezing temperatures to the UK last February. Then we had record-breaking heat in the same month in...

Kristina Smith

Mar 30, 2019
3 min

Have you ever made your own organic, vegan, fair trade moisturiser? It’s not complicated – so here’s

The list of ingredients on any cosmetic product is long read – small print full of ingredients most of us can barely see or recognise....

Kristina Smith

Mar 4, 2019
3 min

Good bacteria and the microbiome (Ode to the sweet potato)

Good bacteria and the microbiome (Ode to the sweet potato) ‘Microbiome’, ‘good bacteria’, ‘gut bacteria’: these are the buzzwords of the...

Naturally Curious
Choose a lifestyle for the planet

Welcome to The Ark, my very own passion project to develop a healthy, happy and balanced life while working with the planet. Explore my collections of artisan jewellery and inspired writings and allow the Ark to ignite your own passions so we can take this journey together.

Ark Jewellery by Kristina Smith

Design for People & Planet