Antique engagement rings in the 19th century are usually pieces of Victorian jewellery. Antique sapphire rings, antique ruby rings, and more are all found amongst the ranks of Victorian engagement jewellery. Engagement jewellery before the Victorian era was not as common, and struggles to stand the test of time. There is certainly something appealing about...
As someone who has been part of the AC Silver Team for many years, I’ve come across quite the variety of ring settings: from the statement to the simple, from the traditional to the unique. The traditional styles of ring settings are of course stunning; after all they are traditional for a reason. However, it...
The history of Celtic jewellery is ancient and interesting. Celtic jewellery in Wales dates back to between 2000 BC and 550 AD, when craftsmen used silver and gold to create striking pieces of jewellery that boasted various Celtic symbols. Over time, the Celtic jewellery-making processes have been refined significantly, although the historical and cultural integrity...
Birthstones are more than just an easy guide to jewellery gifting. Birthstones are a gemstone that is linked to a month, and if your birthday falls in that month, then the gemstone is your birthstone. Knowing your birthstone is key to knowing yourself – or so it’s said. If you’d like to take a deeper...
Day and night earrings are one of those creative breakthroughs that make accessorising that much easier in times of need. Day and night may be contrasting concepts, but earrings that are listed as day and night earrings couldn’t be more cohesive. Events that transition from the day into the night time are where day and...
Today, when we think of engagement rings, often we conjure an image of a diamond ring in our heads without really thinking about it. Let’s face it, the engagement ring is almost synonymous with diamonds. But actually, the tradition of buying a diamond ring as an engagement ring only began in the 1950s. Before that...
I personally love bracelets! They are the perfect item of jewellery to pair with almost any outfit. They are also brilliant for those of us who use our hands a lot and don’t enjoy wearing rings for that very reason. There are also many different types of bracelets, which make them an incredibly versatile and...
Heist films have always been popular, and for good reason – there’s nothing more exciting than the thrill of a heist. While none of us like to think too much about thieves snatching our jewellery, it can sometimes be fun to have a look at some real-life jewellery heists that seem made for the silver...
Men’s jewellery has seen a resurgence in popularity of late. Classic watches, vintage stud earrings and sleek bracelets are common staples for many gentlemen. Solid metals make for a traditionally masculine look; however one of our favourite ways to enhance a piece is with gemstones. Ruby is a particular favourite- and men’s ruby jewellery is...