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Awesome Amethyst – February’s Birthstone
The birthstone for February Is Amethyst; A vibrant gemstone that varies in colour from the palest lilac to the deepest purple. I, personally, love this gemstone because it can be worn by everyone and compliments every outfit, whatever the season, day or night.
Opal – October’s Birthstone
Opals date back to 4000BC. The earliest discovery of opals came from Ethiopia, but today the majority are mined in Australia. Known for its luminescence, the opal contains a kaleidoscope of colours and is a truly stunning gemstone. According to Arabic legend, opals...
New Name – Same Us!
We thought we would make our first blog entry under our new name of Silver54 into an explanation as to why we decided to make this change. We have recently celebrated our 10th birthday of successful trading in Ware and so decided to treat ourselves to a small facelift...
Pearl – June’s Birthstone
According to tradition, by giving a piece of jewellery containing a person's birthstone good luck and protection will be bestowed upon the wearer. Each birthstone is associated with a different set of qualities; the pearl, the gemstone for the month of June,...
Emerald – May’s Birthstone
Twenty times rarer than the Diamond, the Emerald, is widely recognised as the birthstone of May.
Named after the Greek for “green stone” the emerald has a long and rich history: at the earliest known gem market in Babylon in around 4,000 BC, an emerald was dedicated…
The World’s Biggest Show
It was a few days after Christmas; the shop had done relatively well over the period and I felt rested. A thought popped into my head: "why not attend the Hong Kong Jewellery show?." It is the largest jewellery show and attracts over 52,00 visitors. I had attended...
Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Her
With Cupid's arrow poised to strike in the next few weeks, we are pleased to say that the long established tradition of expressing courtly love through a gift, known as Valentine's day, still holds strong today. What better way than a piece of jewellery to express...
Brooches Are Back!
No longer something your daughter might find while playing in granny's jewellery box; the Brooch is back! For me the brooch never went away. I have always scoured markets and junk shops to find that perfect piece of 1930s glamour. The brooch was a signature piece of...
Inspire Me
As we all lead such busy lives, a little encouragement and inspiration along the way helps steady our course; a little reminder or gentle nudge to follow our dreams or be kinder to ourselves is often needed. Our new range of inspirational jewellery has been designed...
Mum’s The Word
When we think of Mother’s Day or Mothering Sunday, perhaps the most immediate gift idea that springs to mind is a bouquet of flowers or a plant. Yet, beautiful though they may be, their limited life can often mean a costly expenditure that lasts a short space of time....