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Engagement Rings – Gemstone Alternatives
We always pride ourselves in being able to help our customers find the perfect present for a loved one. This is particularly true when it comes to the purchase of an engagement ring. Engagement rings come in all shapes, sizes and styles. We have a great blog on the different styles of engagement rings through […] ...Read More...
Teapot History
The History of Teapots Tea Traditions From Around The World Tea was first introduced to Britain in the 17th century, and it was initially exclusive to gentlemen of the upper classes, and was only sold in coffee houses. This was in no small part due to the high price to import tea leaves. Eventually, tea […] ...Read More...
Guide To Gemstones
Gemstones have been admired for their beauty since the beginning of civilisation, and have always been worshipped in one form or another! This has evolved from the very literal worship which took place in ancient civilizations across the world, to a much more figurative adoration and desire for these stunning natural treasures. There are a multitude […] ...Read More...
Birthstone for January – The Gorgeous Garnet!
For all of those with a January birthday, congratulations from us here at AC Silver! We particularly love January , as it is considered a time for new beginnings and an opportunity to look to the fresh year ahead. Garnet also symbolises the second year of marriage, so if 2017 is your second year as […] ...Read More...
Jewellery Timeline
The history of jewellery is complex and fascinating, and the changes in techniques, styles and fashions can tell us so much about the age in which items were created. Jewellery is as old as civilization itself, and the concept of adorning yourself with the most beautiful items that you can find is one that is innate to ...Read More...
Engagement Ring Buying Guide
When looking for the perfect engagement ring, there are so many factors to consider, but none are more important than the instinctual feeling you have about what your fiancée will love! The most basic advice when buying an engagement ring is to consider what she already wears and loves. If she rarely wears jewellery or […] ...Read More...
Christening Gifts
Christening Gifts Silverware has long been considered the perfect choice for a christening gift, due to its durability, the nature of the precious metal, and the option to engrave the piece to further personalise it. There are many gifts which are considered to be traditional for a christening, including spoons, mugs, bowls, photo frames, napkin […] ...Read More...
The Best Way To Clean Silver
At AC Silver we consider ourselves experts on the topic of cleaning antique silver and maintaining it in exceptional condition. The first thing to know about silver cleaning is that – as with any precious metal – a firm but not overly enthusiastic amount of pressure is key! Particularly when looking after older pieces of […] ...Read More...
Silver Smoking Accessories
Here at AC Silver, we are certainly not in the business of encouraging anyone to smoke, however we know that many of our customers enjoy antique items which are unusual and reminiscent of a bygone era, and we have plenty of silver smoking accessories which fit the bill. Some of you may or may not […] ...Read More...
Types of Teapots
Who Invented the Teapot According to legend the first ever cup of tea was enjoyed by Emperor Shennung in 2737 BC, China. He was visiting part of his realm; he stopped for a break whist travelling, as his servants were boiling water for the court to drink. As they did this leaves from a nearby […] ...Read More...
