When you’re buying pearl jewellery, especially new pearl jewellery, you will more often than not be buying cultured pearls. But what’s the difference between cultured
There are few gemstones that have as rich and intriguing a history as the fabulous Hope Diamond. This gorgeous blue-toned gemstone has mesmerised people for
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
Trying to picture life in the 17th century can seem a daunting task. Seventeenth century fashion can feel like an almost unreal topic, with it
I am a big fan of fiction. The fictional worlds we can visit through film, books, even video games, are absolutely magical. The attention to
The bracelet is a staple item of jewellery, and it is suspected to have been around for nearly as long as its close relative: the
Although we mainly associate cameos with the image of a face in profile, ‘cameo’ actually refers to the method of carving rather than the subject.
Casting is a process which has been used in various forms over the last 5,000 years. It is argued that the first true metalworking skill
We British are known for being big fans of a good cup of English tea and here at AC Silver we know that silver enriches
Pap boats are small, shallow vessels resembling sauce boats but usually without handles and legs, although some rare American specimens have these. First made in
