5 Essential Pieces of Men’s Jewellery
Men’s jewellery has seen somewhat of a renaissance of late. Numerous celebrities have embraced this recurring trend, from pop stars to princes. And we love it! Although you may be forgiven for thinking men’s jewellery is a relatively recent phenomenon, it has actually been around for centuries. The ancient Egyptians are known for their love […] ...Read More...
How to Wear Cufflinks
Wearing jewellery is inherently human, from a medieval king’s crown to a groovy vintage ruby ring, jewellery is a part of history. Knowing how to wear cufflinks is supposedly a dying art. Recently, a friend of mine was gifted a pair of cufflinks. I was shocked to learn that he didn’t know how to wear […] ...Read More...
6 Gifts That Say I Love You
Sometimes it can be really tough getting the perfect gift for that perfect someone. You know the type of message you want to convey; you just want to give a gift that says ‘I Love You’, does it have to be so hard?! If you are facing this very same difficulty in the lead up […] ...Read More...
Christmas Jewels to Gift under £2k
Christmas jewels to gift under £2k can be a challenge to find, especially when you want to treat your loved one to something special for the holidays. Here at AC Silver, we’ve been delving into our wonderful collections to find some pieces that would make anybody’s Christmas complete. Gent’s Jewellery We have a bad habit […] ...Read More...
How to Wear Shirt Studs
You might be wondering what shirt studs actually are. You might also be wondering why your stiff white tuxedo shirts have holes above the button holes. Well, let’s unravel this mystery. Shirt studs are basically an alternative to buttons, most suited to formal wear. They’re usually made of some form of metal, and sometimes feature […] ...Read More...
Luxury Christmas Gifts for Him
One of the hardest parts about the holidays is finding luxury Christmas gifts for him. While the ladies enjoy themselves, we cannot forget the gentlemen. AC Silver stocks many items of men’s jewellery, and the gentlemen in our lives deserve some finery this Christmas. Antique Art Deco Black Onyx and Diamond, Platinum and 18 ct […] ...Read More...
A Guide to Cufflinks
Today, there are fewer boundaries defining what jewellery is men’s and what jewellery is women’s than there have been for the last half a century. For example, recently we’ve seen the popularity of the male choker, which has previously been considered to be exclusively ladies’ jewellery. Traditionally, jewellery items like: signet rings, tie clips, and […] ...Read More...
If Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend, Then Cufflinks Should Definitely Be A Man’s
The need for a solution to the challenge of getting one’s hand through shirt sleeves without the cuffs being excessively wide gave way to the development of various types of cufflinks we see today. History of Cufflink Prior to the 17th Century, a cufflink referred simply to a ribbon that tied the cuff. However, the […] ...Read More...
Recently Acquired – Masonic Cufflinks
We have recently acquired a pair of square and compass Masonic cufflinks (pictured), when I saw the symbols present on the piece I simply had to find out more … What do they mean? … What are they? My research has revealed, as with most Masonic symbols, the square and compass conceal multiple layers of […] ...Read More...
