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...
Three of the World’s Biggest Jewellery Heists
Heist films have always been popular, and for good reason – there’s nothing more exciting than the thrill of a heist. While none of us like to think too much about thieves snatching our jewellery, it can sometimes be fun to have a look at some real-life jewellery heists that seem made for the silver […] ...Read More...
What Colour Ruby is Most Valuable?
Famous Rubies What colour ruby is most valuable? Whether you consider rubies an ominous stone, suited to witches and sorcery, or if you think of luxury, sophistication, and splendour when considering the stone – everyone has at one point coveted it. There is something powerful about the rich reds and glittering depths of rubies. They […] ...Read More...
How to Wear a Pocket Watch
There are certain accessories that are enduringly popular, and the pocket watch is undoubtedly one of them. Pocket watches are as practical as they are stylish, which has cemented their status as a classic accessory for every man. The history of the pocket watch dates back to the 16th century. It is unsurprising, then, that […] ...Read More...
Valentine’s Day: Origin and Meaning
Valentine’s Day: Origin and Meaning Christmas is over, and then before you know it – Valentine’s Day. In this modern age of barely getting a moment’s rest between one excuse to spend money and another, the urge to abandon everything and live alone in the woods only gets stronger. However, stay with us this year. […] ...Read More...
Frog Jewellery Meaning
The meaning of frog jewellery has many dimensions to it. The frog is a Native American symbol of wealth and abundance. When a frog’s image is shown touching other creatures with its tongue, this symbolises the sharing of knowledge and power between beings. Frog imagery can supposedly also keep you from losing your valuables. Frogs […] ...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...
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...
Famous Fictional Jewellery
I am a big fan of fiction. The fictional worlds we can visit through film, books, even video games, are absolutely magical. The attention to detail in fiction is breath-taking, and today I’d like to focus on some of the most famous fictional jewellery. The Heart of the Ocean Perhaps the most famous piece of […] ...Read More...
Traditional English Country House Interiors
‘The stately homes of England How beautiful they stand! Amidst their tall ancestral trees, O’er all the pleasant land.’ (Felicia Hemans, 1827) Of all the styles of decoration that have flourished over the past 50 years, none have been as enduring as that associated with the English country house. An icon of British culture, it […] ...Read More...
