Eternity rings have been a popular choice for an anniversary gift since the middle of the 20th century, when the De Beers diamond company started selling them. Although eternity rings were popularized by De Beers, they have since been made by most jewellers around the world, and there is a huge variety of styles on …
October 2021
Adding Antiques to the Home Office
Working from home has become the norm of late, therefore here at AC Silver we want to give you some inspiration to bring a touch of tradition to your home. We believe the home office can become more than a background your colleagues see on your webcam, here we believe the office is a private …
The Dark Allure of Black Diamonds
We’re all familiar with the classic diamond. Twinkling, clear and colourless, diamonds have been one of the most popular and sought-after gemstones for many years. If you’re in the market for something slightly more unusual, however, why not consider black diamonds? Black diamonds have a luxurious appeal and a dark and mysterious history. What are …
Unusual Gemstone Rings
In the wonderful world of gemstones, ‘rare’ can mean a number of things. Generally, when we say rare, we mean unusual or hard to come by, but there’s something about the word that also makes us think of something truly special. When searching for a new jewellery piece, who doesn’t want to find something unique? …
What Are Ballerina Rings?
What is a Ballerina Ring? A ballerina ring is the name given to a ring that features a layout involving gemstones – usually diamonds – in a splayed-out pattern, similar to a ballerina’s tutu. A section of the cluster-ring family, the ballerina ring is simultaneously a dainty piece of jewellery and a stunning cocktail ring. …
How to Decorate with a Silver Tea Set
When wondering how to decorate with a silver tea set, it’s a basic question of what you want to do with your tea set. If you use your silver tea set very regularly then you’ll want something practical that can allow you to have easy access to it. If you’re more interested in ideas for …
The Best Silver for Her
Gendered gifts are fast-becoming a thing of the past, and so please feel free to consider the title of this blog to be more conceptual than literal. Perhaps a more accurate title would have been ‘the best silver for feminine people’ since that will be our focus today. Let’s explore some beautiful feminine silver. Boxes …
The Best Traditional Gents Desk Accessories
Many people are finding they are using, or creating, their home offices more than ever; we’ve seen a rise in working from home which begs the question: is your desk ready? They could be the simplest of things, yet these truly impressive accessories could give your traditional office desk that WOW factor. 1. Inkwells and …
Etiquette for Inheritance Jewellery
Antique jewellery is built to last, so many pieces end up being passed down through family lines, with each new owner adding to their illustrious history. In many cases, passing on jewellery to the next family member in line is fairly straightforward, but it isn’t always so simple! As well as the monetary value of …
5 Ways to Pair Your Ruby Jewellery with Your Autumn Wardrobe
It’s finally here. Maybe you love the sun. Maybe you love the snow. If you’re like me, however, autumn is your favourite time of year. The air gets crisp and clear, the trees turn every shade of beautiful and leaves crunch under your feet. Autumn is the best for many reasons, not least of which …