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Support our wildlife this winter
Here at Silver 54, we have adopted the humble garden Hedgehog as our symbol this Christmas. With their cute pointy noses and soft little bellies, they never fail to bring a much needed smile to our faces. However, from a number of 30 million in the 1950s, there are...
Put the Va Va Voom into your Zoom
With so many meetings, coffees, family gatherings and general chit chats taking place online at the moment, never has so much attention been focused on our torsos and faces. And while there is no reason not to take advantage of the situation and relish your chance to...
In Flander’s Fields …
The Poppy’s long history as a symbol has seen it worn to denote death, love, joy and peace. In the UK, as in many countries around the world, we use the poppy as a sign of remembrance for those who lost their lives during the First and Second World Wars, as well as in...
Keep The Rainbow Flag Flying
It has been a difficult period we have all gone through and continue to go through.In these times the rainbow has become a symbol of hope and togetherness.As we emerge from lock down the rainbow continues to remain important to us. Fashion Designers and Textile...
The Magic of Moonbeams …MOONSTONE
Mans' love of Moonstone is one that has come down through history, with many cultures and faiths revering this delicately coloured gem over thousands of years. The power and mystery of the stone was believed to be aligned to that of the moon, with its name being...
Arm Candy – to stack or not to stack?
To stack or not to stack is the big question when it comes to bracelets this summer. Bracelets are never far from being the go-to accessory, but this season they are really Big. Open any magazine and you will see celebrity after celebrity wearing an abundance of Arm...
Pearls the Birthstone for June.
Historically pearls have graced the great Kings and Queens of England.Many a portrait of Elizabeth 1st depicts her draped in many strings of pearls. These jewels represented power and wealth. Roll forward to the 1930s. Coco Chanel reinvented pearl jewellery. not for...
Covid-19 Closure
How you can support your local small businesses With the advance of the Corona virus making normal life a thing of the past, we regret that we have had to take the difficult decision to close the shop to safeguard the health of you, our valued customers, and our...
Save the planet – wear a brooch!
Sustainability is, quite rightly, the word of the moment, with even the most elite choosing to recycle and reinvent outfits to ensure they don’t add to the 10.5 million tonnes of clothing dumped in landfill in the UK each year. With a little imagination and thought,...
Mother’s Day Gift Guide… for when you want to say it with more than flowers
Mum’s… there’s nothing like them. They give you life. Kiss your hurts. Provide unending support – and taxi rides – and prepare you for the future. Yet silently, in their hearts, they are always hoping that you will come back home – even if it is just for your...