History of Christmas Gifts
The history of Christmas gifts goes back long before Christmas even existed. In a pre-Christian Britain, Paganism was the predominant religion. Pagan festivals during the winter solstice included Saturnalia –a celebration originating in Pagan Rome of the god, Saturn. These festivals often involved activities we now see as hallmarks of a traditional Christmas, such as […] ...Read More...
Christmas Luxury
Photo by Roberto Nickson on Unsplash Christmas brings with it many connotations, but something that really springs to mind when I think of Christmas is one word: luxuy. It is the time of year when a lot of people go all-out. We all dream of the perfect Christmas, and there are so many little luxuries […] ...Read More...
Different Sapphire Cuts
A rough sapphire can be cut into many different shapes. Most of it is dependent on the quality of the sapphire, and also its colour. There are, in fact, many different factors to take into consideration when deciding how to create a polished sapphire out of a rough one. We’re going to explore some of […] ...Read More...
From Christmas Past
“Nephew” returned the Uncle sternly, “keep Christmas in your own way, and let me keep it in mine.” – A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens How do you keep Christmas? Do you have any festive traditions? More specifically, do you know where these traditions might originate from? Although simply doing something because it’s what you usually […] ...Read More...
How Well Do You Know Your Gemstones?
Try our gemstone quiz… How well do you know your gemstones? Do you see yourself as something of an aficionado? If you’re sure you know your emeralds from your peridots, your diamonds from your crystals, and your opals from your moonstones, step on up and let our quiz put you to the test. View our […] ...Read More...
5 Ring Trends We Love in 2019
This year has seen a lot of great jewellery trends, but today we’re just going to focus on the top 5 ring trends we love in 2019. If you’re looking to pop the big question this year, or you want to treat yourself to something stunning; look no further. 1. Boyfriend Signet Ring (boyfriend not […] ...Read More...
How to Clean a Hip Flask
As with most things, it is always a good idea to give your hip flask a clean. You might have used it recently, or it might have been stored, unused for a while. Either way, it might seem like a bit of a daunting task. It is, after all, something you intend to drink out […] ...Read More...
The Best Sapphires in the World – and How to Buy Them
When shopping for sapphires, it’s understandable that you want the best sapphires in the world. Sapphires are stunning – whether it’s a vintage sapphire ring or a mix of antique and contemporary fused together; there’s not many ways you could go wrong when it comes to buying sapphire jewellery. This guide will help you make […] ...Read More...
If Animals Could Speak – Part 4
What if animals could speak? We’ve been here before, checking out the innermost thoughts and feelings of our animal friends; it’s that time again, we need to show some love to our beautiful jewellery pieces and let them express themselves. Let’s have a look at these beautiful new additions to the family. Cartier Lovebirds Huddled […] ...Read More...
The Seven Deadly Sins
Sometimes referred to as cardinal sins, or capital sins, the seven deadly sins are believed to be the head and form of all other sins to which humankind is victim. While there is certainly virtue in being above it all, free from sin and living a life of perfect balance, there is also quite a […] ...Read More...
