Every year, as the sky stays lighter for longer and the weather gets a little milder, wedding season approaches. Whether that sends a shiver down your spine or fills you with glee, weddings are inexorably a part of every year. Even last year with the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic, thousands of couples found a …
March 2021
Wedding Ring Trend Predictions for 2021
I think I speak for everyone when I say that 2020 couldn’t end too soon. With that in mind, I’ve decided to spend some time looking forward and imagining some highlights that 2021 could have in store for us. Beyond the obvious – lockdowns 3 through 5, announcement of the 2022 Tokyo Olympic games, and …
Earrings to Match Your Wedding Dress
As we all know, the perfect day calls for the perfect dress, but what’s the perfect wedding dress without the accessories to match? Often, brides to can struggle to find that flawless pair of earrings to match a wedding dress. After all, the occasion calls for something spectacular, but earrings that are too busy are …
Types of Antique Anniversary Bands
Jewellery is a popular gift for wedding anniversaries. This is likely because jewellery – particularly diamond jewellery – is innately linked with bridal jewellery. Equally, good quality antique jewellery and vintage jewellery can be an investment which appreciates in value over time. Here, we’ll discuss some antique anniversary bands for everyone approaching a significant wedding …
The 5 Most Iconic Necklaces in Films
Over the years, some truly spectacular pieces of jewellery have graced the silver screen. Who hasn’t swooned over the antique jewels and iconic costumes of movie stars, especially when we hark back to the classic films that have gone down in history? From Marilyn Monroe to Julia Roberts, actresses have dazzled us with their gems …
The Most Valuable Antique Ashtrays
For as long as humans have found things to smoke, humans have smoked. Although in the last fifty years a lot of emphasis has been placed on the negative effects of smoking, many people still choose to smoke, whether it be cigarettes or e-cigarettes. Despite the fact smoking has existed as a pastime for centuries, …
Dating Brooches by Clasp Fastenings
Dating jewellery by the style of clasp fastening it has is an essential skill for any jeweller. Sometimes, vintage and even antique jewellery is hallmarked with a date letter. Each year is assigned a letter in a specific typeface, and so identifying the year of production for these pieces is easy enough. A lot of …
Earrings to Match a Yellow Dress
Not everyone is bold enough to opt for a sunny yellow dress, but if you’re a fan of bright colours and eye-catching designs, you’re sure to look fabulous in striking block colours accented with carefully selected jewellery. When it comes to finding earrings to match your yellow dress, it all amounts to a careful balance …