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Important Update Regarding USA Shipping

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It is with great reluctance that I must announce a temporary suspension of all shipping to the United States, effective immediately. This decision follows the recent signing of an Executive Order by President Trump, which eliminates the de minis exemption for imported goods with effect from 29th August 2025. The...

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A Big Thank You To All My Lovely Customers!

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This year started out well. Earlier this month I hit 10,000 sales on my store on Etsy. This is the place where I first started selling online. This milestone wouldn't have been possible without all of you - my lovely customers - so thank you! Over 1100 of you have...

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Royal Mail Strikes This Autumn

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18th November Update: There have been changes to strike dates and new ones have been added:   It's likely that you've seen in the news that Royal Mail has announced a number of strike dates for this Autumn. If all the dates go ahead then expect regular delays in the...

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Purple Wyvern Jewels Is 10 Years Old Today - Thank You!

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It's official. Purple Wyvern Jewels is now 10 years old! A HUGE big thank you to all my wonderful customers over these past 10 years! Because without you buying my products this wouldn't have been possible. 💜 It truly does mean a lot to me that Purple Wyvern Jewels has...

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Saying Goodbye To 2021 & Happy New Year To 2022

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Last year started in yet another lockdown after not being able to see family over the festive period. At least this holiday time has been different. We’ve been able to see family in person, some of whom we haven’t seen in a long time. It was quite an up and down year. I won’t dwell on the negatives, but some of the positives…

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