The Meaning of the Chevron Ring
History of the Chevron Symbol Traditional symbols are often used as inspiration in jewellery and silverware design. These symbols tell us a lot about the beliefs and thoughts of people from earlier centuries. The chevron is no exception. We saw a rise in the popularity of the chevron ring in 2015 as it was seen […] ...Read More...
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...
Bezel Set Engagement Rings – Pros and Cons
A bezel set ring is also known as Collet Set Rub over Set This style of setting incorporates a thin strip of metal which encircles the edge or girdle of the stone. There are many pros and cons to purchasing a bezel set engagement ring, but mostly pros! Cons of the Bezel Set Engagement Ring […] ...Read More...
Luxury Gifts for Men
Here at AC Silver we have wonderful collection of luxury gifts for men. Our range includes impressive examples of silverware as well as antique and vintage watches, cufflinks and signet rings. If you are looking for a special piece for an even more special event, or perhaps looking to treat yourself to an extraordinary investment […] ...Read More...
Christmas Gifts 2016
Here at AC Silver we adore the most wonderful time of the year! With the festive season approaching fast, we think it’s time to begin looking for some perfect gifts to treat your loved ones with this year. We have compiled a comprehensive collection of our best and brightest; our most interesting and covetable pieces […] ...Read More...
Ruby Wedding Anniversary Gifts – 40th Wedding Anniversary
Ruby – The only gemstone dedicated to celebrating a 40th wedding anniversary. A pink to blood-red coloured gemstone, considered to be one of the four precious stones, together with sapphire, emerald and diamond. With so many years of marriage to celebrate and so many gemstones, why is ruby paired with 40 years of marriage? Well […] ...Read More...
Christmas Gift Ideas for that Special Gent
Unlike a lot of women (me included), men do not like to shop for themselves all year round and will rarely splurge out on something personal. When buying your loved one a gift this Christmas why not think out of the box and sway away from the usual jumper and socks and present him with […] ...Read More...
Christmas Gift Ideas for that Special Lady
It’s officially December which means that Christmas is fast approaching. Whilst many of us wish we could just fill the time eating mince pies and singing Mariah Carey at the top of our voices (or drinking whiskey whilst wearing a paper hat). Christmas also means that we need to buy some presents. Now if you’re […] ...Read More...
What is the Perfect Christening Gift?
Last week I went to my godson’s christening back home in France, (YES someone is trusting me with their child!) and when I was looking for the perfect christening gift for my godson I realised there were a few minor differences between the English tradition and the French one. This sparked my thought processes, and […] ...Read More...
Valentine’s Day
Celebrations, History and Symbols “For this was on seynt Volantynys day whan euery bryd comyth there to chese his make.” This translates to… “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 […] ...Read More...
