Luxury Gifts for Writers
Writers don’t need a lot. However, that doesn’t change the fact that they might well want quite a bit. Here at AC Silver, as we write, we can’t help but wish we had a few of the items in our stock for our desks at home, ready and waiting to inspire us to write up […] ...Read More...
Valentine’s Traditions from Around the World
History of Valentine’s Day “There is only one happiness in life: to love and be loved” – George Sand. Aw! It’s the most wonderful time of the year- for those in love at least. Yes, Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, as you will undoubtedly have guessed if you have dared to venture out of the […] ...Read More...
The Perfect New Year’s Eve Jewellery
By now, a great many of us have likely been to our fair share of New Year’s Eve parties. Every year, certain things repeat themselves: everybody counts down to midnight, everybody watches the fireworks, and everybody sings Auld Lang Syne. Another thing that may to you every year is the great struggle for what to […] ...Read More...
What is a Marquise Ring?
Sounds fancy, doesn’t it? The term ‘marquise’ can refer to one of two things in the jewellery world- either the shape of a ring as a whole, or the cut of the diamond (or other gemstone) within it. Possessing an elliptical shape with pointed ends, the marquise ring has earned many monikers. These include ‘the […] ...Read More...
Luxury Christmas Gifts for Her
Here at AC Silver, we are always ready for a gifting occasion. Christmas is the perfect time to go the extra mile for the ones you love, and we have a stunning selection of gifts that will be the cherry on top of a wonderful holiday this winter. With new items coming in all the […] ...Read More...
Ladies Guide to Cocktail Party Attire – Jewellery Edition
Cocktail parties are always a tricky one for both host and guests, knowing what to wear, how to decorate, what to serve, it can all get a little overwhelming. Today we’re going to tackle at least one part of that and hopefully make the whole process a bit easier. It’s time to talk accessories. It’s […] ...Read More...
If Animals Could Speak – Part 1
When I was a child, I used to wish I could speak to animals and understand them as clearly as I understood other people. I love animals. I’m sure many of us do. I love how they have their own special ways of communicating with us. Often, I find myself looking into the eyes of […] ...Read More...
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...
What is a Carat?
While researching jewellery and antiques you are likely to come across the terms ‘carat’ and ‘karat’ a LOT. There are so many different terms related to jewellery, gold, and precious gems, so let’s get to the bottom of it: what is a carat? Carat vs Karat First of all, the terminology depends on where you […] ...Read More...
Replating White Gold
White gold is a stunning, sleek and shiny alternative to other metals such as yellow gold and platinum. White gold jewellery was first made popular during the decadent Art Deco era in the 1920s. The elegant metal was thought to perfectly enhance diamonds and it added to the clean cut pristine fashion styles which dominated […] ...Read More...
