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Tips for storing your jewellery efficiently

When your jewellery isn’t being worn it’s important to keep it stored carefully. Not only will this help you to keep your pieces protected, it’s also a great way to declutter, prevent your jewellery from getting lost and can even help you to rediscover items you may have forgotten about. Organising your entire collection mayFind out more

Sparkle into Winter with the latest jewellery trends

The beginning of any new season always represents one of the most exciting points in the fashion calendar. This year, in anticipation of the arrival of winter, the runways were full of exciting new trends ranging from modern, oversized statement pieces to more timeless vintage collections. We’ve rounded up some of our favourites to keepFind out more

How to care for Opal and Tourmaline

Born in October? You are lucky enough to have two birthstones; Opal and Tourmaline! These enchanting gemstones are beautifully unique, just like the wearer themselves. Learn more about the birthstones of October and how to take care of them below.   Opal     Durability: Very delicate Mohs hardness: 5.5 – 6.5 The Mohs hardnessFind out more

7 tips for taking care of your jewellery whilst travelling

We are all prone to taking hundreds of pounds worth of valuables away with us when we go abroad, from phones and tablets, to jewellery and accessories. We often don’t realise just how much it’s all worth, and the risk of theft or misplacement becomes greater whilst on the go. But no one wants toFind out more

Gifts for Him: Father’s Day Gift Guide

Men can be particularly difficult to buy for, especially on special occasions such as Father’s Day, when you’ve already gifted your dad with everything you could possibly think of! When it comes to special occasions, we believe that jewellery is the perfect gift for anyone, to let them know just how much they mean toFind out more

Top things you must consider to find the perfect engagement ring

“The engagement ring is an ageless declaration of love and promise”   Over the years, thousands of couples have trusted us with their most important moments. With a varied selection of rings and an extensive collection of diamonds, we’re here to help you find the perfect engagement ring. The trend these days is for couplesFind out more

How to care for your gem stones

Caring for your jewellery is important to make sure it maintains its brilliant sparkle and shine all year round! Every gem stone 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 avoid for certain stones too.  Find out more

Tips for keeping your jewellery good as new

We all know the wonderful feeling when you first wear that immaculate, sparkling clean new piece of jewellery and promise to yourself you will keep it good forever. We want to help you make this last and maintain your most loved pieces to look and work as good as new for longer. Follow our topFind out more