What is a Target Ring? Target rings are gemstone rings featuring concentric circles of stones in different colours. Getting their start in the Edwardian era – an excellent time for advancements in jewellery – target rings were used as romantic gifts, mementos of one’s love. Initially, target rings were made exclusively with diamonds and rubies. Given the …
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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 …
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 …
Synthetic Diamonds vs Natural Diamonds
Today, we have many options when it comes to buying
Dainty Pear Shaped Engagement Rings
The pear-cut gemstone originates from the 1400s, when all gemstones were cut by hand by master craftsmen. Today, with the advent of highly-advanced laser cutting, gemstones can be more dainty and delicate than ever whilst maintaining their beloved sparkling shine. Pear-shaped, or pear-cut, engagement rings were used since the advent of engagement rings as we …
Fabulous Jewellery Pieces Inspired by Bridgerton
There are plenty of things to love about Netflix’s hit show Bridgerton. The binge-worthy flick is full of fabulous outfits, opulent balls, and tantalising gossip. What did we love most of all, I hear you ask? Call us predictable, but we simply couldn’t get enough of the fabulous antique jewellery pieces! Set in the 1800s …
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 …
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 …