Jewellery History
All About Aquamarine In Fine Jewellery
About Aquamarine - It's Emotional Power And Why Aquamarine Is A Great Choice For Jewellery This article gives a brief history of aquamarine, outlines its physical properties and how to choose the right gem for your jewellery. If you want to find out about... more »
The Emerald – A Powerful Gemstone with a Rich History
Some People Believe The Emerald Is The Most Precious Stone On Earth. The emerald is one of the world's most valuable and rarest gemstones; it has a long and extraordinary history. When it comes to natural gemstones, the emerald is one of the most... more »
Celebrity Diamond Engagement Rings Of The Rich And Famous
How Much Money Do Celebrities Spend on Engagement Rings Celebrities are famous for wearing more elaborate and extravagant engagement rings than the rest of us can afford. Money enables them to buy bigger, more expensive, more showy engagement rings. But... more »
The Intrigue And Passion Of A Diamond Engagement Ring
Emotions Run High With A Diamond Engagement Ring When it comes to diamonds and diamond jewellery, passion and intrigue go hand in hand. Just think, what would make a sensible man give the woman he loves a diamond engagement ring that costs £3000,... more »
Why Should You Consider Blue Sapphire Engagement Rings?
All About Blue Sapphire Engagement Rings Blue sapphire engagement rings, now that’s something a little unusual, right? Perhaps a little, after all, the engagement rings that most women are wearing are made with diamonds or at least something that... more »
How To Wear Rubies - Why Are They Important In Jewellery
How To Wear Ruby Jewellery It's a fact. No matter how often we say we love diamonds, it is rubies that burn into our souls. It is rubies that we love! These gorgeous red stones can be seen in all shapes and sizes, from grains of sand weighing less than... more »
Amsterdam For Diamonds And Tourism
The City Of Amsterdam For Diamonds And Much More Amsterdam, in the Netherlands, is a historical location for the European diamond industry. Walking through the city's streets, you will notice many diamond jewellery stores and businesses associated with... more »
How Are Diamonds Cut And Polished?
The Secrets Behind How Diamonds Are Cut When you know how diamonds are cut you will be able to understand what goes into making rough white stones into beautiful diamonds and appreciate the artistry and skill that makes diamond jewellery possible.... more »
What Is Hamsa Pendant Jewellery? What Does The Symbol Mean?
What Is The History Of Evil Eye Or Hamsa Pendant Jewellery? The hand shaped symbol found in hamsa pendant jewellery is a design in the shape of a hand, often with an eye embedded in the palm portion of the piece. Often this design, used in jewellery, is... more »
Initial Letter Diamond Jewellery – We Love It, You Will Too!
Wearing Personalised Initial Letter Diamond Jewellery, A Trend That Is Here To Stay Initial letter diamond jewellery has become the most fashionable way to wear a monogram. Monograms are nothing new; they go back to Greek and Roman times, where monograms... more »
Where Do Diamonds Come From?
The Journey Of A Diamond From The Ground To Your Engagement Ring The beautiful diamonds in your engagement ring or any piece of diamond jewellery, have been on a long journey lasting millions of years. The titanic forces of nature were needed over... more »
How Are Imitation And Synthetic Diamonds Created
Man-Made Diamonds, Are These A Girl's New Best Friend? Diamond jewellery has value, both as an object of beauty and because of the rarity of fine diamonds. Since the late 18th century, when diamonds were found to be a form of carbon, scientists have wanted... more »
Remember Your Special Moments with All Diamond Jewellery
Diamond Jewellery Is How We Celebrate Life, Achievement, And Hope For The Future Millions of people worldwide are fascinated by diamond jewellery because of its timeless beauty and because diamonds have significant symbolic meaning. From old-fashioned... more »
Hallmarking And Your Jewellery: Top Ten Tips
Hallmarking And Your Jewellery: What You Need To Know Hallmarks are small stamps or laser engravings on gold, silver, palladium, and platinum, jewellery. Hallmarks provide the buyer with certainty that the metal they are buying is as pure and 'precious' as the... more »
About Ethical And Conflict-Free Diamonds – What Consumers Need To Know
Conflict-Free Diamonds And Ethical Diamond Jewellery The world is changing; a few years ago, people did not think to buy conflict-free diamonds. When people wanted to buy diamonds or diamond jewellery, they did not think about the diamonds' source. There was not... more »
What Is The Most Popular Diamond Shape?
What Are The Most Popular Shapes Of Diamond? When almost anyone thinks about diamonds, there is one shape (or cut) the springs to mind, the first thought is of the classic round shape, tapered to its base. There are another nine classic shapes for... more »
Promise Rings - What Are They & What Is Their History?
What Is A Promise Ring? This is a simple question with several answers. Some people think that a promise ring is a kind of pre-engagement ring, others hold that a promise ring is a signal that a person is in a committed relationship with no further... more »
The History Of Hatton Garden
The Secret History Of Hatton Garden - London's Diamond District Hatton Garden is known by many people as being the historic heart of Britain’s high-quality jewellery business. This small area of London is home to the largest diamond and jewellery... more »
Why Do We Celebrate Valentine's Day - What Is The History?
The Origins Of Saint Valentines Day Valentine’s Day used to be known as Saint Valentine’s Day in the not too distant past. It has been shortened to just Valentine's Day after years of use. There are many varying legends and origins of St... more »
Make Valentine’s Day Special With a Jewellery Gift
How You Can Win The Award For Best Valentine Of The Year! Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love and your loved ones. In the most part, this day of hearts involves giving and getting valentines from people who love you or like you. For... more »