Find out about the latest McGowans news, events and offers over on our blog. Get inspired with our latest gift guides and product updates.
Display Posts by Category
Spending almost every hour of every day with your partner whilst in lockdown could have gone two ways: unbearably difficult or falling deeper in love. For the latter, it may have come with the reassurance you needed and the certitude of wanting to spend the rest of your life with them. If you’re thinking ofFind out more
The beautiful Amethyst stone is the birthstone of February. Known for its mesmerising purple colour, here is everything about Amethyst and its captivating history! History and origins of Amethyst Amethyst is a stunning purple gemstone, varying in hues from deep mystical dark purple to delicate lilacs. The birthstone of February is said to hold powerfulFind out more
Rings come in a wide range of sizes, but unlike clothing and shoes, knowing your ring size is not exactly considered common knowledge. When trying on different sizes in person at a jewellery store to find the right one is not an option, you can find out yourself online which size would be the perfectFind out more
Asking your loved one to spend the rest of their life with you shouldn’t be underestimated. There’s a lot to consider, and a lot of emotions that come with it! What to say, how to say it, where to say it? There is one we can help with though, and it’s “what to say itFind out more
We’re sure you will agree that 2020 has been somewhat disappointing, to say the least. Events, weddings, festivals and social gatherings have sadly been cancelled and strict restrictions put in place to help protect us, but this hasn’t stopped us wearing our favourite jewels! We’re not saving our favourite pieces for the next big event,Find out more
As most of us are now finding ourselves with more time to spend in our own homes, it can be a good time to think about tidying out and decluttering. As jewellery lovers, we know you probably have lots of old pieces lying around that don’t get the wear they once did. So, why notFind out more
Caring for your jewellery is important to make sure it not only stays clean, but also maintains its brilliant sparkle and shine all year round! Every gemstone has different properties, and each deserves its own unique care and attention. Different cleaning methods apply to each gem stone, and there are some things you should avoidFind out more
Most of us wear jewellery daily, it’s part of our day to day routine! Sometimes our jewellery almost becomes a part of ourselves to the point we forget we are wearing it, meaning our rings, bracelets and pendants go through all of our everyday tasks with us. However now more than ever, it’s important toFind out more
Gold is one of the most counterfeited types of jewellery. The amount of fake gold present on the market increases alongside the value of gold and as our last blog discussed, this is rising dramatically at the moment. For those who are not experienced jewellers, it can often be hard to tell real gold fromFind out more
White and yellow gold have been compared for decades. Which one is more valuable? Is yellow gold “more gold” than white gold? There’s a lot to consider when choosing what is right for you, and we are here to help. First, it is important to note that both yellow and white gold are mixed withFind out more