Brilliant Cut Jewellery
The Brilliant Cut Diamond If you’ve ever ventured into the world of jewellery shopping, you will have undoubtedly encountered the term ‘brilliant’- which surprisingly does not refer to the quality of the piece in question! So what exactly does it mean? Brilliant is actually an abbreviation of ‘brilliant cut’; a method of cutting a diamond […] ...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...
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...
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...
Old European Diamond Cut History
Following the old mine cut and preceding the modern brilliant round, the old European round cut was a huge innovation in diamond cutting history. Between 1890 and 1930 this cut was all the rage. The Victorians and Edwardians both loved to create jewellery using this cut- especially rings! The style which reined then remains popular […] ...Read More...
History of Engagement Rings
Presenting a diamond ring as a sign of engagement only became common practice in recent history. However, giving a ring of some kind as a symbol of love and betrothal dates back thousands of years. It seems timeless that the term ‘engagement’ has been associated with a ring. Ancient History It is widely believed that […] ...Read More...
Claw Set Engagement Rings
The Claw Setting? Claw settings are also known as ‘prong’ settings, and thy are the most popular styles of settings for engagement rings. They benefit from being both classic and timeless in style. The majority of diamond solitaire engagement rings are set with claws. These claws secure the diamond while fully displaying the height and […] ...Read More...
Antique Diamonds with Modern Settings
Value for Money with Antique Diamonds Although many adore the brilliance of laser cut modern round stones, there is a certain charm to antique diamonds which have been recycled in an incredible new piece of jewellery. More and more customers are choosing antique diamonds. This is not only because these hand cut diamonds are distinct […] ...Read More...
Old Cut Diamonds
Diamonds are forever, and here at AC Silver we’re reminded of this every day when we come face to face with stunning antique diamonds of all shapes and sizes. Some of the items of jewellery that we are most proud to be able to offer our customers are our antique old cut diamond pieces which […] ...Read More...
1 Carat Diamond Rings
How Does a 1 Carat Ring Look on the Hand? It is not only the size of the stone which is important when choosing a ring – whether it’s for an engagement, a special occasion or simply to treat yourself or loved one, it’s essential to pick the perfect ring! 1 carat rings can be […] ...Read More...
