Jewellery Trends 2024 – Ten of the best

As spring approaches and the over-the-top runway fashions are toned down for the high street, a number of key jewellery trends are emerging. If you pride yourself on staying current, why not check out some of these? PEARLS If Pearls make you think of single graduated...

YOUR VALENTINE

Mention the words Valentine’s Day and people immediately envision hearts and roses for their partner or lover. In reality, one of the most popular origins of the day has its roots in the love between friends. Valentine’s Day Origins Although there were numerous St...

Aquamarine – the colour of the sea

Aquamarine, the birthstone of March, is named for its clarity and similarity to the clearest sea water. Unlike many gemstones, they can retain their depth of colour and clarity even when the stone is quite large; hence a number of famous deeply-coloured aquamarines...

A riot of Red

Don’t you just love this time of year? The nights are drawing in. People are beginning to think of the coming Christmas season. The shops are gearing up for their festive windows and, after the pastels and pale colours of summer, we are thrown again into a rich riot...

Making it personal

Jewellery has long been associated with memories of the people who have gifted it; or been chosen in remembrance of a loved one no longer with us. Some jewellery, such as the traditional charm bracelet, has been used as a reminder of special events, occasions, travels...