1900’s Engagement Rings
An engagement ring can be a difficult item of jewellery to buy. You want it to be beautiful so that it suits the person you’re proposing to. You also want something that symbolises your love. That’s quite a big ask anyway, never mind the fact that there are so, so many different types of engagement […] ...Read More...
Are Emerald Engagement Rings Popular?
Emerald engagement rings are fairly rare. It’s not every day that you see someone adorning such a piece – but are they a popular choice? If you’re interested in one for yourself or for that special someone that deserves the world – let’s see what they have to offer. Emeralds come from the beryl family […] ...Read More...
5 Bracelet Trends for 2020
Maybe you didn’t get a chance to wear a swimsuit at the beach this year thanks to a certain something, but worry not, autumn is now approaching, which means the opportunity to show your style in even the most basic settings is here. Need more toilet roll? Make sure you glam up before heading to […] ...Read More...
17th Century Fashion
Trying to picture life in the 17th century can seem a daunting task. Seventeenth century fashion can feel like an almost unreal topic, with it being so distant from the world we know today. A staple of fashion from the 16th century was the ruff. Linen stiffened by starch created a wide collar worn around […] ...Read More...
19th Century Engagement Rings
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 antique […] ...Read More...
6 Unique Ring Settings
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 […] ...Read More...
The History of Celtic Jewellery
Image by Eva Hartnagel on unsplash. 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, […] ...Read More...
Birthstones By Month
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 […] ...Read More...
Day and Night Earrings
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 […] ...Read More...
Swallow Brooch Meaning
The meaning behind swallow jewellery is completely and utterly romantic. I mean, it makes sense – swallows mate for life and are said to always go back to their nest. The swallow is associated with loyalty, love, and peace. The swallow itself is a very joyful, hopeful, and decisive bird. I think many of us […] ...Read More...
