Wedding season is once again upon us, and here at AC Silver, we love nothing more than the elegance and romance you can find at a summer wedding. We like to give advice where we can, and today we’re focusing on the atmospheric lighting at your wedding. With that in mind, let’s dive into 5 …
Claddagh Rings
Romantic jewellery takes many forms in different cultures around the world. An Irish example of romantic jewellery comes in the form of claddagh rings. These rings typically follow a uniform design wherein a central crowned heart is bordered to either side by two extended hands. When did this ring design come to be? And what does it symbolise? The …
The Most Expensive Pearls in the World
Pearl jewellery is one of those things that’s always timeless and stunning. Whether it’s pearl earrings, an antique pearl ring, or a classic Art Deco style pearl strand that stretches down to your bellybutton, pearls are always a good jewellery choice. But what are the most expensive pearls in the world? Join us as we check out …
How Men are Redefining the Jewellery Rule Book
If you were to cast your eyes back through history, you would likely find that men have worn jewellery just as often as women, if not more in certain parts of the world at certain times. It was only really in the aftermath of the First World War that Western men stopped wearing as much …
Top 5 Bold Jewellery Pieces
There is room for statement jewellery in everybody’s jewellery boxes. Whether your preference is for something oversized that compliments your outfit, or bright and bold colours and patterns that go their own way entirely. Thankfully, we have such a wide range of items from each category of jewellery that we can offer truly the boldest …
The Political Power of Brooches
When you think of statement jewellery, your mind will probably jump to a bold necklace or a bright gemstone cocktail ring. Of course, jewellery can make a bold fashion statement, but today, we’re considering a different kind of statement jewellery – jewellery that sends a message. Over the years, jewellery, and in particular brooches, have been used to convey …
The Necklace that Caused a Revolution
It might sound crazy to think, but there is indeed a story of a diamond necklace that played a not insignificant part in the lead-up to the French Revolution of 1789 – 1799. Including all the elements you like to see such as thievery, death, betrayal, and of course, diamonds; it’s not a story to …
Our Top 5 Small and Dainty Engagement Rings
When it comes to jewellery, bigger isn’t always better — especially for those pieces that you plan to wear every day. Of course, it’s important that your engagement ring feels truly special, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that it has to be a huge statement piece. For many, a small and dainty engagement ring is …
How to Style Hoop Earrings
Like many timeless fashion pieces, hoop earrings found their origins in a myriad of diverse cultures. Since their beginning, hoop earrings have become a mainstay of widespread fashion, and hoops are as essential to your jewellery box as a little black dress is for you wardrobe. If you’re wondering how to style hoop earrings and …
Timeless Jewellery Pieces
There are some types of jewellery that simply do not age. Wardrobe classics like the Little Black Dress undoubtedly have their counterparts in the jewellery world. Today, we’re spending some time enjoying the simple beauty of timeless jewellery pieces; join us, won’t you? Pearl Strands Pearl jewellery has been valued for as long as we have …
