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Wedding ring shopping can appear scary but it doesn’t have to be. Here is a list of 10 questions that we have created for you to consider, before your visit, to take the anxiety out of your trip. How much should I spend on my wedding ring? That is entirely Read more
Our 5 top tips to keep your jewellery looking its best. #1 CORRECT STORAGE #2 AVOID CONTACT WITH CHEMICALS #3 REMOVE DURING ACTIVITIES #4 INSPECT AND CLEAN REGULARLY #5 USE THE RIGHT PRODUCTS
Finding out your correct finger size doesn’t have to be a stressful event. We are always here to offer our guidance and expertise. Different countries use different scales to calculate the size. For example, in the UK, we use a letter scale, the USA uses numbers. This scale will show Read more
Every year married, is a new exciting chance to spoil your spouse. Stay up to date in all things gifts, with this Anniversary Gift Guide. Showing you both the traditional and modern gifting options available, for every year. Anniversary Traditional Modern 1st Paper Clocks 2nd Cotton China 3rd Leather Crystal Read more
‘Carat’ is a term used to describe the weight of a diamond, and the word originates from Ceratonia siliqua, commonly known as the Carob tree. The modern carat weighing system all started with the carob seed. It turns out that the seeds of the carob tree, which are covered like a Read more
The Mark of Origin or Town Mark, differing at each assay office, was introduced in London at the beginning of the 14th century. This enables the location of the office of assay to be traced. To ‘assay’ means to test and assess the precious metal content of an item. London Read more
Everything you need to know about hallmarks and why they are so important. The UK has very strict guidelines when it comes to hallmarking and it is illegal to describe an item of jewellery, as a precious metal, without one. The Hallmark guarantees the metal content of the item that Read more
What is a signet ring? From the latin word ‘signum’ meaning sign, Signet rings have been around since 1800BC, Egypt. Most common seal amongst pharoahs, the scarab. Traditionally, Signet Rings were engraved with a family seal or initials and used by religious and royal elite gentlemen to seal letters and Read more
Did you know that Pearls are created by molluscs indigenous to lakes, rivers, streams, great oceans- all over the world? Almost surely the world’s first gem, pearls emerge from their watery homes without the need for cutting, faceting or polishing. NO human interference. An abnormality occuring in nature. Known as Read more
Choosing your time piece has always been an important decision in anyone’s life. Would it sway your selection to learn that your watch is famous? Here are a few that we have in stock. Both New and Secondhand. Rolex Datejust 16233 As seen on Matthew McConaughey as Mark Hanna in Read more