Castle top silver boxes were once the go-to souvenir. These intricately designed pieces all pay homage to a particular place, and during the Victorian era, they were beloved by tourists looking for a way to remember a special trip. Today, they are highly sought-after collector’s items, especially if they depict an unusual location. Today, we’re...
Usually, people associate signet rings with plain gold. Sometimes they feature engravings and insignias, but people don’t often think of them as having gemstones at all. That shouldn’t be the way, however, as there are a variety of different gemstones that you can find in signet rings of many ages. Signet rings have a deep history that...
Everyone knows that you can’t go wrong with a black dress – every woman should have at least one in her wardrobe. Black dresses are effortlessly stylish and can be glamorously dressed up, or dressed down for a more relaxed event. What’s more, everyone looks great in a black dress – no exceptions! There’s no...
When finalising one’s country cottage living room, one would be a fool to neglect the role of antique silverware. At AC Silver, we love any excuse to talk about silver and how it can be of service to you, as can be evidenced by our extensive blog posts. On that note, today we’re going to have...
Aquamarines are generally considered when it comes to a gemstone for any situation. Today, we’re questioning that, as we show you some of our finest aquamarine pieces and you make the decision for yourself. Are aquamarines for every occasion? Let’s find out Weddings We’ll start with what is quite possibly the occasion of all occasions....
Art Deco jewellery is widely regarded as a direct response to Art Nouveau jewellery and the First World War. Out of the tragedy and chaos of war, Art Deco design represented order and progression. The sweeping, nature-inspired shapes of Art Nouveau were traded out for angular, symmetrical designs, with a focus on cool-toned metals, stark colour...
Eternity rings are among the most romantic of jewellery-related gifts – and that’s saying something. Traditionally, they are given to commemorate a significant anniversary, but they are not limited to one event in the same way that engagement rings are. You could receive an eternity ring to celebrate the birth of a new child, a significant achievement such as a...
Jewellery of all kinds has been a part of humanity since the very beginning. Women of all ages and ethnicities have worn rings for literal ages, and so the idea of a how-to blog on the topic might come across as unnecessary. However, not only is fashion an ever-changing creature, but many women have never...
The perfect engagement ring for you is out there somewhere, it may even be among our vast vintage and antique engagement ring selections. If you’re not sure where to begin with your search for the right engagement ring, consider beginning with the cut of the gemstone. The cut is simply the shape of the stone...