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Breaking Traditions: The Rise of Men's Engagement Rings

Breaking Traditions: The Rise of Men's Engagement Rings

As we embrace the leap year of 2024, it brings with it a unique opportunity for breaking gender norms and challenging traditional proposal stereotypes. Traditionally, leap years have been known as the time when women can propose to their significant others, flipping the script on conventional expectations. This leap year, however, marks a more significant departure from the norm as…
Reviving Family Treasures: How to Bring Inherited Jewellery to Life Again

Reviving Family Treasures: How to Bring Inherited Jewellery to Life Again

Inherited jewellery often holds sentimental value beyond measure. These pieces of family history are infused with stories, memories, and love that span generations. Yet, as the years pass, these treasures may end up tucked away in a drawer, seldom seeing the light of day. If you’re someone who possesses heirloom jewellery that you’d like to breathe new life into, the…
The mixed metal jewellery trend

The mixed metal jewellery trend

Are you tired of the old-fashioned rule of wearing only one type of metal for your jewellery? Gone are the days of matching every piece of jewellery you’re wearing to a single metal and tone. The new trend is all about mixing and matching different metals to create unique and stylish looks. This trend has become increasingly popular in recent…
Choosing the right jewellery for you: custom-made vs ready to wear

Choosing the right jewellery for you: custom-made vs ready to wear

Picking the right piece of jewellery can be a tall order when there are so many different options to choose from. Whether you are looking for that special something to wear for an upcoming occasion or buying a gift for a loved one, you might be torn over whether to purchase a piece that’s ready to wear or something custom-made.…
Vintage jewellery: the joys of wearing a piece of history

Vintage jewellery: the joys of wearing a piece of history

There is a unique joy in wearing jewellery that carries a history, having brought pleasure and elegance to previous wearers. Vintage pieces not only evoke a sense of nostalgia, but they also transport us to different times and cultures. In this blog, we’ll take you through some of the prominent eras in history where jewellery was known for its distinct…
The ultimate guide to jewellery metals

The ultimate guide to jewellery metals

When choosing the perfect piece of jewellery or designing your own showstopping piece it’s important to select the right metals to ensure that your jewellery not only looks great but that it lasts for years and years to come. Continue reading
Engagement ring trends for 2023

Engagement ring trends for 2023

Get inspired with our roundup of engagement ring trends for 2023 and, if you want to talk through any ideas in more detail, give us a call! Cluster rings Symmetry isn’t everything, as proven by the growing trend for ‘cluster rings’, which give you the freedom to design something totally one-of-a-kind. They have come about from the recent ‘toi et…
A ‘near miss’ reminder for jewellery owners!

A ‘near miss’ reminder for jewellery owners!

A lovely customer of ours popped in the other day to get the claws on her ring checked, as it was catching on her clothes… and it was lucky she did! Four of the six claws on her ring had disappeared, and the remaining two were so paper-thin they were barely holding on to her diamond.  Here’s what the ring…
A birthstones guide: personalised jewellery for every month

A birthstones guide: personalised jewellery for every month

We think that birthstones are a brilliant way of adding a personal touch to any jewellery piece, so we take a closer look at the birthstones for each month of the year.
Carat, colour, clarity and cut: a simple guide to diamonds

Carat, colour, clarity and cut: a simple guide to diamonds

Diamonds and other precious stones are measured against the four C’s - Carat, Colour, Clarity and Cut. We explain what they mean in this simple guide.