How to Tell Diamonds from Paste
What are Paste Diamonds? The term “paste” is used to describe various different types of cut glass. Paste stones come in an array of colours and sizes and they were mainly produced to imitate the look of diamonds. Today, we consider paste stones as little more than costume jewellery or imitation stones; however paste was […] ...Read More...
How to Make Tea Using a Spirit Kettle
Spirit kettles started appearing during the late 1600s, a time when innovation surrounding tea-drinking was at its peak. At this time, teapots were very small and didn’t contain so many tea leaves; this was because tea was still an expensive commodity that had to be used sparingly. Despite this, people were obsessing over this new […] ...Read More...
Silver and Status
How do you choose to present yourself to the world? Is it through how you dress? What you own? Or just generally how you appear to others? These things aren’t everything, but a first impression goes a long way! This is a concept that has existed throughout human history. Adorning yourself with material goods has […] ...Read More...
Cameo Brooch History
Although we mainly associate cameos with the image of a face in profile, ‘cameo’ actually refers to the method of carving rather than the subject. Cameo brooch history is an interesting one, dating back to 300 BC. The subjects and purpose of cameos may have changed since, but their popularity has remained fairly constant. Cameo […] ...Read More...
The AC Silver Animal Shelter
According to statistics within Britain, most people do not feel adulthood begins until the age of 29; with more ‘young adults’ staying at home with their parents, wanting to travel the world and being unenthusiastic in their career planning. I personally like to keep up to date with statistics and as I am now 30 […] ...Read More...
The AC Silver Circus
Almost four years ago I wrote a blog describing a conversation I had with a colleague in regards to what life would be like if we owned an ‘AC Silver Coffee House’. While my imagination roamed out once more it was under discussion with my colleague Gemma that life is like a circus, it is […] ...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...
Cloisonné Decoration and Russian Enamel
Here at AC Silver we have recently acquired some especially interesting items which are decorated in the traditional Cloisonné enamel style. This type of decoration is distinguishable by its use of bright, primary colours, separated into small sections of colour, which then form large patterns. These pieces are especially beautiful and eye catching, and make […] ...Read More...
This Month’s Item of Interest!
Here at AC Silver we are lucky to come across a plethora of rare, intriguing and beguiling antique pieces of silverware and jewellery. From unusual origins and fascinating engravings or inscriptions, to items whose purpose and style seems to have disappeared in time, or simply sprung from nowhere! Because we have so many of these […] ...Read More...
Google Street View – We’re Here!
New feature alert! Recently, biztography.com has been kindly working on a project for us, creating the AC Silver ‘Google Street View for Business’ experience. The final outcome is officially here, but before the big unveil, we’re going to tell you a little more about the feature and the benefits of Google street view for businesses… […] ...Read More...
