Someone’s 80th birthday is the best reason to pull out all the stops and gift something really special. What do you give for an 80th birthday? Is jewellery a good birthday gift? We’re here to make the case for antique and vintage jewellery as the perfect 80th birthday present for the woman in your life. …
Brooches
Jewellery Ideas for 18th Birthday
Is jewellery a good birthday gift? That’s the question we’re really looking to answer today. Your child’s 18th birthday is a big celebration, and it’s understandable that you might struggle with knowing what to get for them. We’re looking at gifts for your daughter’s 18th today, and yes, we will be talking about jewellery ideas. …
How to Wear a Vintage Brooch
Vintage jewellery is unique, beautiful, and easy to love. We sometimes struggle, however, with knowing exactly how to wear it in the 21st century. A brooch from the 1940s can seem misplaced in amongst our modern fixtures like smart phones, watches, and contemporary fashion. Do you have to wear vintage clothes to wear a vintage …
Who Can Wear Amethyst Jewellery and How?
Ever admired amethyst jewellery but thought it wasn’t for you? Maybe you’ve been waiting for it to be an appropriate gift, following wedding anniversary traditions or such like? Perhaps the issue all along has been that you have no idea how to approach wearing amethyst jewellery to begin with? If any of this strikes a …
How to Style Amethysts
For anyone who is born in February or a serious lover of all things purple, amethyst jewellery is the place to be; these stones have stunning depth and a unique beauty that captures the heart effortlessly. When you’re wondering how to work in amethysts to your style, it’s time to check out our blog. Let’s …
How to Care for Amethysts
We accept, when buying vintage and antique jewellery, that there is a certain element of responsibility on our hands to care for it. All jewellery needs a little TLC from time to time, requiring cleaning, special storage, and sometimes maintenance to prevent or treat damage. If you’re wondering how to care for amethysts, that’s what …
Jewellery Ideas for 21st Birthday
It seems like only yesterday your little girl was going to school for the first time, and here she is on the precipice of adulthood. You might be thinking: what should I get for my daughter for her 21st birthday? Is jewellery a good birthday gift? What do you get for someone turning 21? We’ll …
Jewellery Ideas for 16th Birthday
Whether you remember turning 16 or not, it’s an important birthday that deserves a special gift. You might be thinking: what is the traditional gift for a 16th birthday? There isn’t a specific tradition around what gifts to give for different birthdays, so you don’t need to feel pigeonholed for your child’s 16th. We’re thinking …
All About Vintage Style Jewellery
Here at AC Silver, we could talk about vintage jewellery all day long. The bright gemstones, daring designs and unique styles of vintage jewellery are all easy to get excited about! Today, we’re indulging in that excitement exploring the world of vintage jewellery. Read on to find out more about what we actually mean by …
Jewellery Ideas for 50th Birthday
The mid-century point in life, the big 5-0, is the ideal opportunity for some serious jewellery hardware. What is the traditional gift for the 50th birthday? Well, there isn’t one, which is why we recommend a healthy serving of jewellery. Whenever the question of ‘what do you get a woman for her 50th’ comes up, …