Chez Bec

15/04/2024

Happy World Art Day! 🎨
Today we're celebrating the talented artists who call The Stables at Hylands home. Check out this City Life article highlighting their recent awards, community projects, workshops, and more! 👇

https://citylife.chelmsford.gov.uk/posts/celebrating-creatives-and-makers-at-hylands-artist-studios

21/03/2024

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The new Hylands Estate Wedding Showcase Magazine has landed!! 🌸

Meet the showcase suppliers, be inspired by our favourite springtime wedding favours, & gather some exclusive wedding cake tips from 🍰

You’ll also find details on our new winter wedding offer and the RSVP link where you could win £500 off your wedding hire!

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Showcase Suppliers:

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31/12/2023

✨ Happy New Year ✨
These are our most popular images from 2023!! I like them as they show the wide variety of jewellery I make especially for my lovely brides.
The new website is up and looking A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. Do check it out and let us know what you think.
Thank you so much to everyone that has supported us this year - our wonderful stockists and all those who liked, shared, commented, came by the studio, tagged us & bought their wedding jewellery from us. We appreciate each and every one of you!!!
Here’s to a peaceful, busy and happy 2024 full of the best weddings ❤️

10/08/2023

I’ve really enjoyed making this bespoke set for one lovely bride!! She wanted pearls but with a colour accent to match a treasured necklace that is being worn at the wedding.
I’ve made a set of Blossom hair pins, Angel earrings & a Stella bracelet, all using the emerald crystals made in Austria.
I’m so chuffed with this set and love the colours.
If you have a specific colourway to your wedding, do get in touch. I’d love to help make a bespoke set of accessories for you!

11/04/2023

So as we enter an exciting new wedding season with an influx of new followers, I thought it was time to show my face and introduce myself.
My name is Tanya and I’m the owner/ designer/ maker at Chez Bec.
I bought this amazing business in 2017 and I love it so much!!! Every piece that leaves my studio is handmade by me especially for you - there’s no better job on this planet 😊
My Essex studio is based on the stunning Hylands Estate near Chelmsford and I am open to the public. I’m in the converted Stables in the Courtyard next to the main House.
Some fun facts about me:
❣️I was born in South Africa and came to Chelmsford in 1979. I was 9 and it was a bit of a culture shock 🙃.
❣️ I love a wedding - they make me cry! So when I see my jewellery in real life wedding photos, it’s a fantastic feeling.
❣️I’ve been making and selling jewellery since I was 13. It’s my absolute passion. There was never any doubt that this was what I would do.
❣️I’ve been married for 21 years! I know!!!! We met on a blind date and have been inseparable ever since.
❣️Bring me a cup of black Earl grey tea and a big slice of cake and we’ll be friends forever.
So I hope that gives you little insight into who I am. My forte is making bespoke jewellery so if you have some ideas for your wedding, please get in touch and make an appointment (online or in person is fine). I’d love to chat with you.

06/01/2023

Are you getting married in 2023?​​​​​​​​
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Take a look at our ready to wear jewellery to complete you bridal style or let's design something unique for your special day.​​​​​​​​
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Whether it's a stunning hair accessory or the perfect necklace to compliment the neckline of your dress we can design something that will be just right for your big day.​​​​​​​​
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02/01/2023

Less is more when it comes to our Rachel I Pearl and Crystal Bridal Headband, and if you are looking for a minimalist wedding hair accessory for your big day, this could be it. Handmade with Swarovski crystals and Swarovski pearls, this delicate headband is available in a range of bespoke colours to complement your wedding colour scheme.​​​​​​​​
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We hand-apply each pearl and crystal to maximise their natural beauty and present our Rachel Bridal Headband in classic silver to complement all wedding fashions. Wear with half up-dos, boho braids, and shorter bridal hairstyles to bring a touch of glamour to your wedding gown, bridesmaid dresses, and flower girl ensembles.​​​​​​​​
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29/12/2022

Are you looking for a stunning pair of earrings, necklace or bracelet or maybe even a full set to complete your bridal style?​​​​​​​​
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Whatever you're dream accessories for your big day we've got you covered. Let us know what you have in mind and let us do the rest from brief, through design and creation. Shine on your big day in style.​​​​​​​​
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23/12/2022

Representing new life and new beginnings, our Fern Bridal Hair Vine is an enchanting piece of jewellery for romantic brides who adore organic, nature-inspired designs. Handmade at our studio in southeast England, it features a vine of Swarovski diamante that you can pin into any hairstyle to add sparkle to your bridal aesthetic.​​​​​​​​
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Available in gold or silver to complement every ensemble, our Fern Bridal Hair Vine is a versatile wedding hair accessory that you wear in many different ways. Weave it into a braid, wear it with a traditional up-do, or pin it across your forehead for boho-chic vintage style.​​​​​​​​
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20/12/2022

Customise our Vanessa Pearl Wedding Earrings with sterling silver fishhooks or stud fittings to create the perfect bridal jewellery for your big day. Dazzling drop earrings, beautifully embellished with ivory freshwater pearls and sparkling rhinestones, they lend just the right amount of glamour to wedding gowns, bridesmaids dresses, and mother-of-the-bride attire.​​​​​​​​
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Vintage-inspired pearl wedding jewellery, handcrafted to order with the Swarovski crystal pearl colour of your choice, our Vanessa Pearl Wedding Earrings will make an enchanting addition to your big day and a versatile addition to your jewellery box. Effortlessly chic and wearable with both vintage and contemporary ensembles, they offer endless styling options. ​​​​​​​​
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18/12/2022

Inspired by one of the world’s most respected fashion icons, the JackieO Swarovski Pearl and Diamante Bridal Collection exudes subtle sophistication. ​​​​​​​​
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An outstanding addition to vintage style wedding gowns, glamorous beachside creations and traditional wedding dresses in champagne, ivory and white, these exquisite pearl earrings are handmade to order.​​​​​​​​
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This collection will appeal to classic bridal parties who adore the inimitable style of Jackie Kennedy and the timeless lustre of pearls. Coordinate with the matching bridal necklace, earrings and bracelet. ​​​​​​​​
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15/12/2022

If you're looking for a unique piece of jewellery to complete your bridal style just drop me an email and let's talk about your dream piece of jewellery. It could be a one off wow to compliment your wedding gown on your big day or a special piece that you can wear again and again and one day pass on.​​​​​​​​
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Whatever your dream bridal jewellery we can work from idea, through design to finished piece.​​​​​​​​
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12/12/2022

Let your imagination run wild with our Pandora Bridal Back Necklace. A vintage-style creation, handcrafted to order in sterling silver, it features a single long luxurious chain embellished with tiny freshwater pearls and dazzling Swarovski crystal beads that reflect the light as you move.​​​​​​​​
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A stunning back necklace to complete your bridal style....​​​​​​​​
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What makes the Pandora Bridal Back Necklace unique is that you can fasten it in many different ways. Simply crossover the chain in a half-knot to secure it in place and wear it as a lariat-style necklace to showcase your back or décolletage. Adored by modern brides for its endless styling options, Pandora steps outside the box to ensure you look and feel fabulous.​​​​​​​​
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26/11/2022

A lovely addition to strapless wedding dress styles, the Stella Seed Pearl Halo Charm BridalBracelet combines modern design features with vintage appeal. Featuring a single row of pure white seed pearls, complemented with a sterling silver extender chain and clasp, it can be adjusted to suit all sizes, and dressed up or down with other pieces in our Stella Bridal Jewellery Collection.​​​​​​​​
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For just a hint of our signature sparkle, the Stella Pearl Wedding Bracelet features a sterling silver halo charm, which has been skilfully embellished with premium diamante that offer the same level of radiance as genuine diamonds. A stunning gift for bridesmaids and flower girls, it will serve as a timeless reminder of your big day.​​​​​​​​
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Why not add a beautiful engraved charm to personalise your bracelet. Perfect for bridesmaids gifts and to memorialise your special day. Choose between the following charms: a sterling silver heart, a sterling silver disc, a sterling silver oval or a small sterling silver initial oval charm. ​​​​​​​​
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24/11/2022

The Downton Vintage Headband is an utterly stunning bridal headband, with clusters of shimmering set diamantes, clusters of Swarovski crystals, and floral accents made from freshwater pearls. The main detail is set to one side, but there is also detail on the opposite side so that there is sparkle on view from every angle. You will feel like every inch the bride in this stunning vintage headband and will sparkle all day long is this delicate yet sparkly piece.

18/11/2022

Are you looking for the perfect piece of jewellery to complete your bridal style and wow on your big day?​​​​​​​​
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Let's chat! We can talk through your ideal piece and I can design some options for the ultimate wedding piece for a lifetime.​​​​​​​​
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DM me for more info on my commission jewellery and tell me about your ideal design.​​​​​​​​
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14/11/2022

The epitome of understated glamour, our Hepburn Vintage Wedding Headband is an outstanding piece of jewellery for modern brides who adore the inimitable glamour of yesteryear. Hand-crafted in silver, it features a single row of dazzling diamante that will bring just the right amount of sparkle to your bridal hairstyle.​​​​​​​​
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A popular choice for brides, bridesmaids, and flower girls, our Hepburn Diamante Wedding Headband coordinates effortlessly with modern bridal attire, vintage dresses, and traditional ballgowns the styling options are virtually endless. An heirloom piece that future generations will adore, this bridal hairband will never date or go out of style.

13/11/2022

Are you looking for something unique to complete your bridal style? As well as the Chez Bec ready to wear collection I also offer a bespoke design service so that you can tell me what you want and we can work through from brief to design all the way through to creating the perfect piece to finish your bridal look.​​​​​​​​
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09/11/2022

Pearls never go out of fashion and these Crystal Elegance Pearl Bridal Earrings are no exception.​​​​​​​​
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Light up your wedding day look with our Crystal Elegance Pearl Bridal Earrings. Featuring a dazzling display of sterling silver, freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystals, and a diamante encrusted rondelle, they will add eye-catching sparkle to wedding gowns, bridesmaids dresses, and mother-of-the-bride ensembles.​​​​​​​​
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Fully customisable with Swarovski crystal pearls in the colour of your choice, our Crystal Elegance Pearl Wedding Earrings will make a delightful gift for your maid of honour, bridesmaids, and flower girls. While furnished with silver hooks as standard, they are available with studs upon request to suit every member of your bridal party. Coordinate with the matching Crystal Elegance Pearl Bridal Bracelet for a sophisticated wedding day look. ​​​​​​​​
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05/11/2022

Did you know that alongside designing jewellery for amazing brides to be, bridesmaids and more I also run a series of workshops throughout the year at my fabulous studio at The Hylands Estate in Chelmsford.​​​​​​​​
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Come and along and have a go for yourself and head home with a set of stacking rings or bangle. A great day out with a friend, the perfect opportunity to try something new and a great Christmas gift idea.​​​​​​​​
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Book today!​​​​​​​​
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03/11/2022

Bridal hair flowers at my desk today for some lovely brides and bridesmaids.​​​​​​​​
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What are you planning for your big day, flowers or bling? Tell me...​​​​​​​​
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01/11/2022

Something a little different on the bench today, though it could well br a bridal something blue. I love working with coloured gemstones and these are simply stunning.​​​​​​​​
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What do you think?​​​​​​​​
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29/10/2022

Crisp sunny Autumn mornings never looked so good.​​​​​​​​
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I take a walk everyday before I start work in my stable to take in this stunning site and the gardens that surrounding, it really is an amazing place to be able to work.​​​​​​​​
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Why not have a day out and come and see for yourself, you'll find me in The Stables a short walk from the main house where I'll be busy doing what I love, designing and making jewellery.​​​​​​​​
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24/10/2022

Designing unique pieces of jewellery for people is something I love! Whether it be an upcycle project using a piece of jewellery with sentimental value or something completing fresh and new.​​​​​​​​
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If you've been thinking about a particular design for a piece of jewellery to cherish or as an idea for a gift or engagement ring let's chat... DM me to find out more about how I can help you go from brief to design, to finished piece to create the ultimate piece of jewellery he, she or you will love.

21/10/2022

Did you know you can now book workshops at my studio?​​​​​​​​
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Here are some of the stunning stacking rings that have been created over the past few months.​​​​​​​​
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There's also the opportunity to make a hammered bangle too. This is a great way of getting together to try something new with friends and family or a great gift for something different this Christmas.​​​​​​​​
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18/10/2022

Here's a little peak at my studio...​​​​​​​​
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This is where you can come and take a look at what I do first hand while discovering the unique one off pieces available in my cabinets. ​​​​​​​​
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You're also welcome to come and chat about a special piece you've been thinking of having designed and we'll see what we can do for you.​​​​​​​​
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If you don't know where to find me I'm in The Stables at The Hylands Estate in Chelmsford, surrounded by a number of other artists, as well a coffee shop, the perfect place to stop for a piece of cake and cuppa in between shopping.​​​​​​​​
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I look forward to welcoming you sometime soon.​​​​​​​​
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