In the late 80s, the Princess of Wales had grown in confidence and she started to become bolder and more playful in her style choices, perhaps never more so than with her outfit choice to attend the Birthright gala in 1987. She attended wearing an Elizabethan-style Catherine Walker & Co dress paired with an exquisite...
Do you know which gemstones are green? With the colour having strong ties to nature, green gemstones provide endless possibilities… Let’s take a look at some gorgeous green gems that make the perfect engagement ring choice. Some popular green gemstone types to consider include: Emerald Vivid in saturation, emeralds come in blue-green to pure green...
Jewellery sets are great gifts for any person in your life. Wives, husbands, sons and daughters can all appreciate the beauty of a set of jewellery. Whether it’s earrings and a necklace or earrings and a brooch; there are no wrong choices here. Modern Sapphire Jewellery Sets If the person you want to treat (even if it’s yourself) prefers...
Choosing an engagement ring is a very personal decision. Therefore, when searching for that perfect ring there are an abundance of factors to consider. The durability of a ring is definitely worth considering, especially if you consider yourself a rather active person, a ring guaranteed to last throughout the activities of your lifestyle without causing...
Ah the 1920s… A decade of prosperity and new horizons. A time of flappers, television and jazz music, as well as F. Scott Fitgerald’s Great Gatsby and Art Deco. This was an era of growth, change and opportunity. History of 1920s Jewellery When women earned the right to vote, many young women come into a...
What is Birthstone Jewellery? Each month of the year is associated with at least one gemstone as its birthstone. This tradition is rooted in the Exodus book of the Bible. The Breastplate of Aaron featured a total of 12 gemstones commemorating the tribes of Israel. Although the stones were originally attributed to religious tribes, they...
When two people you love are coming together to get married, you want to make sure they both know how much you love and support them and their union. In this blog, we’re covering the best personalised wedding gifts for couples so that you can do just that. Jewellery Buying jewellery is a safe way...
It’s no secret that the English have a tendency to, uhm, borrow a lot of its cultural icons from other countries, but thankfully afternoon tea is not included. There’s nothing more delightfully British than the afternoon tea tradition, but where does it originate? The History of Afternoon Tea For anyone unaware, afternoon tea is the...
There’s a certain quality to candlelight that simply can’t be matched by modern-day electric lighting. If you agree that candles have that something extra about them that’s difficult to place, then this guide is for you. Today, we’re going over some of the different candlestick designs that you’ll find and what they are used for....