Wedding Jewellery – More Perfect than we could have Envisaged
Dear Gee,
Just to say thank you so much for making our wedding jewellery so beautifully for us. The pendant and ear-rings are lovely and went perfectly with my dress but the rings … the rings are more perfect than we could have ever envisaged. The moment we put them on they felt absolutely completely and utterly natural – as if we’d always worn them, part of our hands almost – we both found it quite uncanny! We are so grateful to you for putting our thoughts so perfectly into flesh, so to speak, and for creating such special and beautiful objects!
With very many thanks and best wishes,
Em
E Marshall, UK October 2011
Meaningful Gifts for Christening & Birthdays
This will be the third piece of compass jewellery I have bought from Gee. All the compasses have been for special presents: a Christening, and 2 big birthdays.
Each compass has been strongly and exquisitely made, beautiful, unique and really very special. They have been meaningful gifts, and the recipients have loved them (even the baby girl who was fascinated by the moving parts! ) .
Gee has also gone out of her way to be helpful on each occasion, and so apart from the art and craftsmanship of her work, it has been a pleasure purchasing the compass jewellery from her.
CL, UK August 2011
A Unique Piece of Art & Significant Symbol
Dear Gee,
I received the most beautiful compass pendant today. I could not be more delighted with this treasure–It is sturdy, expertly crafted, and artfully, simply lovely–a real masterpiece that I feel honored to wear. I can’t stop playing with it! The compass has always been an important, significant symbol to me, and I look forward to a lifetime of adventures with this one. Also, thank you for your kind note included in the package, as well as the polishing cloth.
Thank you again for such a smooth transaction, and for creating a unique piece of art with such detailed attention to both quality and beauty.
Jennifer S, US, July 2011
Merveilleux!
Dear Gee,
My earrings arrived today and they are perfect. Just what I pictured! Merveilleux! Merci, Merci.
Suzanne J, Oklahoma, April 2011
She Adores the Compass
I consider myself lucky and privileged to have found Rock Water Studio – Gee crafted a silver compass for a close friend who is about to go on a traveling holiday. Our time frames of getting the piece to the UK was very tight and RWS pulled out all the stops to have it to me in less than a week. Everything was very professionally carried out and I would not hesitate in recommending to anyone the services of RWS.
I can’t say thank you enough, my friend adores the compass and she may even find her way back to be with me – one can only hope!!
Thanks again
Ty S, UK, April 2011
Lovely Piece of Work
I received the compass pendant yesterday in good order and as described. A lovely piece of work if I may say so.
I was looking for a compass pendant for my wife and could not find any in the local jewellers. Turning to the internet, I found your site, offering a gold compass pendant with turquoise and a fabulous array of jewelry dedicated to compasses. Jackpot. We are both absolutely delighted with the one I chose. Thank you very much.
Robert S, Ireland, February 2011
Superb Artistic Talent
This morning I received the beautiful silver ships wheel compass you especially made for me to my specifications and I am so delighted – I must admit I had a tear of joy when I opened the velvet bag … the original was my late father’s and I have yearned for its loss for over 15 years – you have made my day! You have superb artistic talent – what a Gift!
You are truly a Master Craftsman and obviously take much pride in your workmanship. It has been a pleasure dealing with you – in today’s cut-throat world your attitude and work ethic have restored my faith in humanity! Also, your kind accompanying note touched me very much. You are such a beautiful person. If you ever head Downunder I hope you take the time to let me know so you can visit. I’d love to meet you personally.
All the very best
Jay
Jay, B, Australia, August 2010
I Adore It!
The ring arrived today, and it is absolutely beautiful! It fits perfectly on the finger that I was hoping it would. I adore it and am so glad that i found you! Thank you!
Elisa H, Ponchatoula, LA, United States, June 2010
Ruby Wedding – Something Special & Different
I’d been looking for something special and different for my wife on our Ruby Wedding Anniversary. Gee provided the answer. I was able to identify the style of pendant from her website and she did the rest, creating something beautiful and unique. My wife was delighted with the final result and especially the lovely and unusual ruby that Gee suggested. Gee managed to get it finished in time for the day in spite of the commission being requested just a short time before the actual date. It was all round a very good experience and outcome.
Andrew C, Wales, April 2010
Absolutely Delighted – Never Take It Off!
Have received two items from Rock Water Studio. First a Star Sapphire ring made to my requirements. Absolutely delighted with it and never take it off. Excellent work and care taken in the design and making. I then purchased a silver bangle with star sapphires and tourmalines. Again, I cannot fault the superior workmanship, originality of design and obvious love of the art of jewellery making. You cannot be disappointed with jewellery from Rock Water Studio.
Pamela B, UK, February 2010
Perfect – a Completely Original Gift
Having a pendant made for a friend’s birthday was perfect as I have a completely original gift that looks fabulous. Being able to be involved in the creation of it in terms of materials used and style meant that the pendant is so much lovelier than something mass produced and exactly what I wanted. The process of ordering was ever so easy and I received the finished product exactly as described.
Liza H, UK, July 2009
Still Squealing!
I’m still inwardly squealing, I’m so pleased with your work! The workmanship is fabulous and the design breathtaking. I will rarely be seen without it! The pendant has rarely left my neck, I love it so much, and I can’t wait to have some earrings to go with it.
Jan D, France, January 2009
Unusual, Beautifully Crafted Jewellery
I came across Gee Backhouse’s work on the internet when looking for a compass pendant. As an artist I am extremely picky about quality and creative inventiveness. As soon as I saw her pieces I was smitten!
In addition to ordering an exquisite compass pendant with a twist, I found Gee to be delightful to work with. She was open to a stylistic request and graciously showed me an example of what it would look like. If you are looking for an unusual, beautifully crafted piece of jewelry-look no further than Gee Backhouse! From one artist to another-her work is amazing!
Pat B, US, October 2011
Over the Moon with my Wedding Ring
My husband Andy and I met in France in 2007, fell in love and pregnant! We moved back to New Zealand (where we are from) to have our baby and to met each others families. Quite a whirlwind state of affairs! Two years on we decided to get married and when it came to choosing wedding rings we looked upon our friend Gee (who we have known for a long time) to create these treasures for us. As it happened we were married in New Zealand without rings, as such, but then decided to move back to France in 2011 and so met up with Gee again.
When we spoke to Gee about our long wait for our wedding rings, she was happy to do us the honour. Andy chose a simple wedding band but I wanted something a little different. When Gee presented the final piece to me I was over the moon! It was exactly as I had imagined and well worth the wait! My ring is unique and lovely, and the designer talented. I can’t stop looking down at my hand and realising that I now have a wedding ring! Having it created by Gee was well worth the wait.
Andy & Nicole, New Zealand & France, June 2011
Pretty, Unique and Cool!
Hi Granddad and Marion,
I just wanted to drop you a note as its a bit too late for me to call you, but I’ve just opened the beautiful birthday gift you’ve sent me! It’s absolutely gorgeous and I love it! It was so kind of you to use your own precious jewelry to create something precious for me. I really love it so much and even before i knew where it came from (I found the note written about it about an hour after opening it!) I still thought it was so pretty 
And its completely unique! that’s another reason I think its so cool, no-one else will ever have one like it!
Well anyways I’ll give you both a call sometime tomorrow to speak to you more And once again thankyou so much, I love the pendant!
Love, Amelia xxx
Amelia, UK, April 2011
I Shall Treasure it Always – Golden Wedding Anniversary
Dear Gee,
My bracelet is beautiful and I’m almost in tears looking at it. I’m amazed at what you have created from the 3 stones I found in the tread of my boot! You have created the most beautiful piece of jewellery that I could ever have imagined. It is unique to me and will be so very precious because of the sentiment behind it and the way in which you have incorporated all the important elements of our special day. I can’t thank you enough for making it so special for me.
I shall treasure it always as it means such a great deal to me. Celebrating 50 years of marriage is quite an occasion really isn’t it. We truly don’t know where the years have gone as it just seems like yesterday when we were being waved off at the local railway station on our journey to London for our honeymoon. So many memories and my bracelet encompasses all our years together. Thank you so much Gee for creating such a precious piece of jewellery for me. You are an amazingly talented lady.
Betty H, UK, March 2011
WOW – It’s Fabulous!
Dear Gee, Just to let you know the compass arrived at the weekend and WOW… its fabulous x
Karen B, Lancashire, September 2010
I completely love it!
Wow !! Your wonderful pressie came today – it’s absolutely gorgeous & VERY me. Thank you SO much – I completely love it!
Much love, Nor
P.S. Did I mention I really like the necklace !?!
Noreen J, Gloucestershire, August 2010
Something a Bit Different
Just to let you know I received the necklaces today. They are both lovely, really well made, thank you! I love the colour of the iolite with the silver and rose gold, and the dove pendant is really contemporary, the beads look great. I will be checking your website regularly for new designs as I am always on the look out for something a bit different. I am really glad I found your site, your jewellery is very distinctive and uses silver and gold together which I like. Thanks again.
Emma M, Wales, June 2010
A Treasured Gift
Every time I wear my bracelet, I get comments from complete strangers who are instantly captivated by its unique, organic, waterdrop shapes. It is one of the most treasured gifts I’ve ever received.
Jen G, France, March 2010
Lo and Behold!
I’ve been looking for a quality compass pendant that is unique, functional and beautiful. Lo and behold I found your site!
Kristina A, Australia, September 2009
Personal and Precious – Couldn’t be Happier!
I found the whole experience enjoyable and fun, which is all too rare these days. Gee incorporated everything I wanted in the design whilst making sure the beauty of the end product as an item of jewellery was never compromised. I couldn’t be happier – had a good time doing it and I am left with something that is personal and precious and coveted by all that see it. A big thank you.
Duncan C, UK, March 2009
