What are the Pieces in a Silver Tea Set?
This seems to be a popular question causing mystery to many ‘What are the pieces in a tea set?’ I suppose the reason why it can be a tricky one to answer is that it depends on the complexity of the tea set as to what the pieces are. I think it might be useful […] ...Read More...
Luxury Anniversary Gifts For Him
It’s coming up to your anniversary. You’re excited to celebrate this fabulous achievement with your special someone. However, typically this kind of occasion calls for an exchange of cards and gifts – this is part of the celebration that you might be less excited for… Don’t fret we are here to provide some guidance and […] ...Read More...
High End Christmas Jewellery
“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” – Norman Vincent Peale At Christmas we often like to dress up; whether it’s for a party or for the big day itself- we all like to get a little fancy around the festive season. Perhaps it’s because we […] ...Read More...
Christmas Traditions Around the World
‘It’s the most wonderful time of the year!’ Yes, Yuletide is fast approaching, and with it comes a whole host of Christmas traditions. Whether you’re kissing under the mistletoe or leaving a mince pie out for Santa Claus, at some point over the festive period you will undoubtedly partake in a yuletide tradition that is […] ...Read More...
Luxury Christmas Centrepieces
The Christmas season is fast approaching. Now is the time to start that prep! Of course there are the usual things to think about: different parties to juggle, presents to make or buy, and of course the decorations. I’m not just talking about the classic Christmas tree décor, but also the all-important décor that graces […] ...Read More...
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...
Symbolism of the Twist Ring
When it comes to jewellery, particularly rings, there are a few styles that are enduringly popular. Classic styles include diamond solitaires, gemstone trilogy rings and chunky gold signets. However, one of the most symbolic styles of ring is the twist ring. This iconic style comes in many forms, however traditionally it features a shank that […] ...Read More...
