Claire Hall
Claire is the Senior Sales Assistant at AC Silver. Claire has successfully gained qualifications in the jewellery industry including the National Association of Goldsmiths Professional Jewellers’ Diplomas Jet1 and Jet2. Claire has also studied with the Gemmological Association of Great Britain and received her Certificate in Gemmology and then gained her full FGA Gemmology Diploma status in 2015. Claire has also trained in diamond grading and completed her Diamond Diploma in 2017, receiving her DGA status.
Valentine’s Day
Celebrations, History and Symbols ‘For this was on seynt Volantynys day whan euery bryd comyth there to chese his make.’ ‘For this was Saint Valentine’s day, when every bird of every kind comes to this place to choose his mate.’ This was one of the first references made to Valentine’s day in the poem ‘The […] ...Read More...
Conflict Diamonds
“Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” – Marilyn Monroe We adorn ourselves in these beautiful minerals which – when polished and cut in the correct manner – show great sparkle and beauty. We have been fascinated with diamonds for thousands of years, and we have employed them as symbols of strength, innocence and love. Even […] ...Read More...
A Look into Film Jewellery
Have you ever watched a film and thought ‘Ooh that dress is fantastic’ or ‘I wish I could have James Bond’s car’ (and maybe James Bond himself)? Well, I do this with jewellery. I love all that glitters, and I always notice what someone is wearing in a film, usually longing for it for myself. […] ...Read More...
