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Getting engaged? Read this first!
Getting engaged is an exciting time! Choosing a ring doesn’t have to be stressful, but it's worth giving thought to some of the basics. Firstly, who is choosing the ring?...
Getting engaged? Read this first!
Getting engaged is an exciting time! Choosing a ring doesn’t have to be stressful, but it's worth giving thought to some of the basics. Firstly, who is choosing the ring?...
Don’t always believe what you see…
It’s that time again guys! The celebs and ‘influencers’ are out in force pushing the latest ‘gold’ jewellery, the perfect personalised Christmas present. Always look closely. £79 for a gold...
Don’t always believe what you see…
It’s that time again guys! The celebs and ‘influencers’ are out in force pushing the latest ‘gold’ jewellery, the perfect personalised Christmas present. Always look closely. £79 for a gold...
Gold doesn't tarnish... Wrong!
Pure 24ct gold doesn’t tarnish but we don’t tend to wear pure gold as it’s too soft. For durability, it is alloyed with other metals for like copper, silver and...
Gold doesn't tarnish... Wrong!
Pure 24ct gold doesn’t tarnish but we don’t tend to wear pure gold as it’s too soft. For durability, it is alloyed with other metals for like copper, silver and...
Silver - Sterling, Fine or Argentium?
Visually there's very little difference, however, the properties and content of silver to other metals differ. Fine silver (also known as pure silver) is made up of 99.9% silver, making...
Silver - Sterling, Fine or Argentium?
Visually there's very little difference, however, the properties and content of silver to other metals differ. Fine silver (also known as pure silver) is made up of 99.9% silver, making...
Gold - The difference between solid, plated and...
Firstly, there's nothing wrong with buying gold-filled or plated jewellery but it's important to understand what you're buying so you don't get ripped off. Many of us prefer the colour gold...
Gold - The difference between solid, plated and...
Firstly, there's nothing wrong with buying gold-filled or plated jewellery but it's important to understand what you're buying so you don't get ripped off. Many of us prefer the colour gold...
Hallmarking
Hallmarking has been around for over 700 years in the UK. It guarantees provenance and tells us not only the purity of the metal but who made it and where it...
Hallmarking
Hallmarking has been around for over 700 years in the UK. It guarantees provenance and tells us not only the purity of the metal but who made it and where it...