Polly and I met on the very first day that we embarked on our Masters in Jewellery making at the Royal College in London. We were inseparable from then on.
Polly and Jo enjoying life in Polly's lushious garden, 2026
In preparation for my event at Polly Wales HQ, Polly’s team concocted a sweet questionnaire for us both which I thought I’d share here:
Q: What is something Polly has always had an instinct for?
A: Finding treasure!
Q: How has jewellery shaped your friendship over the years?
A: When I met Polly I wasn’t really a jeweller yet. At college, she was an amazing companion—we both grew and developed, helped and supported each other so much—and we popped out the other side, launching our own individual jewellery businesses. Our friendship has not just been about jewellery, but we’ve always shared our ideas, advice, and business experiences in a really nurturing way.
Q: If your friendship had a shared object or symbol, what would it be?
A: Maybe some really jolly but wonky bunting: There’s always a bit of homemade carnival in the air when we get together!
Q: What do you think the other person has taught you (maybe without ever explicitly trying to)?
A: How to wee in a jug on a boat.
Q: What is something Jo has always had an instinct for?
A: Jo is very pragmatic and grounded, she's accepting and tolerant—these are some of the most treasured characteristics in my friends, and I think are a requirement in putting up with my flights of fancy.
Q: How has jewellery shaped your friendship over the years?
A: It has, in many ways, been a foundation. We grew together on the path and we have never had anything other than support and joy for each others successes along the road, we can drop in to jewellery talk, but I think if we never spoke of jewellery again it wouldn't change our friendship one bit—because we just love each other, each other's families, and everything else about each other that makes for a full life.
Q: If your friendship had a shared object or symbol, what would it be?
A: An apple.
Q: What do you think the other person has taught you (maybe without ever explicitly trying to)?
A: I love Jo's calm and how down-to-earth she is. She's rock solid and unshakeable, and I could do with more of that. She's also got her shit together and nothing ever ruffles her feathers. Plus, she is my role model as a parent and for how to live a good life in a city; she balances the wholesome with the fun and is always true to her roots.
Take a look at Polly’s jewels here. Isn’t she amazing?