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Whilst we are still in the midst of British summer time, (even though it may not always feel like it in Scotland, sigh!) we are busy planning for the exciting months ahead, and by that we mean… Christmas! It is a universally known truth that the best presents come in the smallest packages and whatFind out more
Find out more about the history of Pearl and everything you need to know about the enchanting birthstone of June! History of Pearl Pearls are thought to be one of the oldest and most valuable gemstones, with an existence dating way back to 2300 BC. For many years, pearls have been a symbol of beautyFind out more
Find out more about the history of Emerald and everything you need to know about the enchanting birthstone of May! History of Emerald The Emerald was once desired by ancient empires and was believed the have mystical health-healing powers. Today, the vibrant birthstone of May is a symbol of loyalty, new beginnings, peace and securityFind out more
Find out more about the birthstone of March and everything you need to know about the stunning gemstone below! History of Aquamarine The bluish-green gemstone was once believed to protect sailors on voyages, as well as being a symbolism of preserving or enhancing the health of the wearer. Aquamarine is also a symbol of faithfulnessFind out more
Our team are who makes McGowans so special! Our friendly and professional staff are always on hand in store to help you find the perfect piece. Get to know some more of our team and find out what jewellery means to them below… “Jewellery is special to me as it represents special momentsFind out more
Our team are who makes McGowans so special! Our friendly and professional staff are always on hand in store to help you find the perfect piece. Get to know some of our team and find out what jewellery means to them below… “Jewellery, to me, represents a statement of love. It marks a memorable, significantFind out more
Find out more about the birthstone of January, Garnet, and everything you need to know about this mesmerising gem stone below! History of Garnet Garnet is most commonly known as a rich, deep red gem stone, however it is also available in a variety of colours with many variations of the stone existing. VariationsFind out more
Tanzanite, one of the birthstones of December, is a stunning gem stone recognised for its mesmerising blue/violet colouring. It was only recently discovered in the 1960’s, in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, so it is relatively new and becoming ever more popular. History of Tanzanite Tanzanite was first found in the footFind out more
We are delighted that Jodie, our Assistant Manager at our Aberdeen Boutique, has recently passed the Jet1 Professional Jewellers Certificate with flying colours, achieving a Grade A. Run by the National Association of Jewellery, the Jet 1 Professional Jewellers Certificate is known as the industry’s ‘driving licence’. It entails a 6 month course which isFind out more
Jewellery is the perfect way to accessorise any outfit. With so many options, it can be difficult to decide what items of jewellery to pair with each look. Here are some tips to help you perfectly match your jewellery to your wardrobe favourites. Casual jeans and a top Who said jeans and a t-shirt hadFind out more