Today, wedding rings symbolise a couple’s commitment, love and devotion to one another, evolving into statements of individuality and partnership that can be worn by both spouse’s. From the beginning of their history, wedding rings have been deemed as the most romantic piece of jewellery that you can wear, and this still holds true to this day!
Read MoreThe profile, or the shape, of a wedding band s determined by looking at the cross section of a ring. The idea is that if you were to cut through a wedding band, the profile is the shape that you would see. If the inner or outer surface is curved, then the band is known as a court profile, whereas those with flat surfaces and a straight appearance are simply known as flat. But the options don’t stop there, there’s a small selection of other profiles you can consider.
Read MorePure gold is very soft and isn’t very practical to use alone in fine jewellery. For this reason it is combined with other metals to create 9K and 18K gold, a much stronger and durable alloy of gold.
Not sure which karat gold to choose for your next jewellery? Here is a quick guide to help you make the right choice!
Read Morehe tradition of wearing wedding rings goes a long way back, and is even believed to have been practiced by the ancient Egyptians! The wedding ring is traditionally worn on the fourth finger of the left hand (although certain European countries use the right hand), as this particular finger was believed to have the "vena amoris", Latin for a vein that is directly connected to the heart. Although science has proved this wrong many centuries ago, we think the ring finger and the wedding ring around it are still really important. After all, your wedding ring symbolizes the union of two people.
Read MoreThe prospect of proposing can come with a lot of excitement and anxiety. It is a big moment in your life, and you want to get all the details right. Not to mention the engagement ring.
I often have clients who want to design their own ring, and know exactly what they are after. And yes why not be involved in designing your own ring. However when it is done in secret by your partner it can be a lot of pressure to get it right.
So, how exactly do you choose an engagement ring?
We will walk you through the process the whole way, and help you make the right decisions. But here are a few aspects to consider:
Read MoreWhen working with our clients to design a bespoke engagement ring, finding the right size can always be a bit tricky. We do have projects where the partner wants to take a larger part in designing her own ethical engagement ring, or at least have some general input. But then there are the secret proposals, where the ring size needs to be found without any suspicion. Here are a few different ways you can go about it.
Read MoreAfter enjoying Bristol for 5 years, we decided to finally pack up our things and make the move South West. We have spent years travelling up and down to Cornwall, whenever we get the chance, stuck in traffic during the holidays. No longer do we have to do that journey. We are finally here, and ready to start our new lives.
Read MoreWhether you’re buying for yourself or as a gift, finding the perfect piece of jewellery can sometimes feel like an impossible task. Despite the amount of creative, beautiful, jewellery out there, sometimes you just can’t get exactly what you want.
Read MoreConscious about the damaging effect gold mining has on the environment and the miners, and want to buy responsibly? Here is a guide to your ethical gold options, and the actual differences.
Photo: Fairmined Gold
Read MoreRecent astronomical discoveries has finally provided the answer to the long quest of how gold and platinum is created and can be found deep in the earth. An answer that gives gold a whole new meaning.
Read MoreIt’s worth reminding yourself occasionally that every ounce of gold, silver, or any other metal you choose to wear was, at one point, mined from the earth. And it’s worth knowing that this mining process can be extremely destructive.
The question is: where does that leave us in the jewellery business? And you as a conscientious jewellery buyer?
Read MoreA quick glimpse of Scandinavian summer days. The smell of the sea, texture of smooth rocks heated by the summer sun, wind blowing gently through the wheat fields and blooming wild flowers...
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