Peridot  The Birthstone For August

Peridot The Birthstone For August

There are three beautiful stones associated with the month of August, namely the peridot, the spinel, and the sardonyx, with the vibrant green peridot being the primary August birthstone. Where...
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Why Charms Are More Popular Than Ever

Why Charms Are More Popular Than Ever

No one can actually pinpoint when they became popular, but what we do know is that charm jewellery has been around for centuries!  Charms have been a favourite for people...
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Investing In Coin Jewellery

Investing In Coin Jewellery

Coin jewellery has been around for centuries and has in recent years has become a jewellery trend in the fashion world. These pieces vary, with designs ranging from creative and...
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Ruby - The Birthstone For July

Ruby - The Birthstone For July

Each month of the year has its own birthstone, and if you were born in July, then yours is the stunning ruby. Apart from being breathtakingly beautiful, the ruby ranks...
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Upcycling And The Jewellery Industry

Upcycling And The Jewellery Industry

The recent news of lab grown diamonds has sparked much interest in those who wish to be seen as environmentally concerned with how their jewellery may have been sourced. This...
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What Are Synthetic Gemstones?

What Are Synthetic Gemstones?

When hearing the words “manmade” or “synthetic” many people imagine that the stone is fake and that it is made from plastic or glass. This has led to synthetic gems...
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Pearl The Birthstone For June

There’s a beautiful gemstone connected to each month of the year, with the birthstone for June being the pearl. Pearls are stunning, and the only precious gems that are created...
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The Charm of Victorian Engagement Rings

The Charm of Victorian Engagement Rings

Victorian engagement rings, or betrothal rings as they were referred to back then, became popular between 1837 and 1901, after the Georgian era and just before the Edwardian era. The...
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Emerald – The Birthstone For May

Emerald – The Birthstone For May

The stunning green emerald is the official birthstone for May. In addition to this, emeralds also commemorate both 20th and 55th wedding anniversaries which are actually referred to as Emerald...
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How To Look After Antique Jewellery

How To Look After Antique Jewellery

It is so important to look after any jewellery properly, especially antique pieces, most of which are unique, expensive items that cannot be replaced. Caring For Antique Jewellery Caring for...
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The History of Diamonds

The History of Diamonds

Many people consider diamonds to be the most unique, stunning, and sought-after gemstones on the planet. These exquisite gemstones have been around for centuries, although many people are unaware of...
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A History Of Choker Necklaces

A History Of Choker Necklaces

Chokers have been around for centuries, going as far back as the royal Pharaohs of ancient Egypt, and were favoured too, by certain queens of England. Some chokers were of...
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