Elevate Your Style: The Ultimate Guide to Men's Rings

Elevate Your Style: The Ultimate Guide to Men's Rings

Are you ready to add a touch of sophistication and flair to your appearance? Then it's time to embrace the power of the timeless symbol of masculinity and elegance -...
March 16, 2024 — Ronan Campbell
Leap year brings us Bachelor's Day

Leap year brings us Bachelor's Day

A lesser known tradition is Bachelor's day which is February 29th - so it falls only in a leap year.  The day is also known as Ladies Privilege - the day...
February 20, 2024 — Ronan Campbell
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Vintage Design For Spring/Summer

The sun is back and we're all dreaming of swanning about in out frilly dresses this summer. Why not pair your dainty dresses with some of our exquisite Vintage Design jewellery...
February 09, 2024 — Nicole van der Wolf
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Valentines - much more than a card

Here was me - the cynic - thinking that Valentine’s day was a “Hallmark Holiday” that had blown over from the US - but not so according to history! In...
February 03, 2024 — Nicole van der Wolf
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What do Princess Eugenie, Caitriona Balfe and Eva Longoria have in common?

All three ladies wear classic engagements rings with coloured gems. Their engagement rings are timeless and elegant and each have a subtle modern twist. This twist is achieved by a...
January 15, 2024 — Information
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Wrap her in gratitude for Nollaig na mBan

And it’s a wrap! In Ireland, the 12th (and last) day of Christmas is known as Little Christmas or Nollaig na mBan: the day the women get to put their...
January 03, 2024 — Nicole van der Wolf
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Ethically sourced jewellery - what are your options?

Ethically sourced jewellery - what are your options?

When we think of gold mining for many of us it is the image of people working alluvial deposits that comes to mind. The old Western movies show us gold prospectors...
December 10, 2023 — Ronan Campbell
Fascinating gem materials from prehistoric times

Fascinating gem materials from prehistoric times

Your gorgeous gem set jewellery is more than a beautifully designed piece with a lovely pop of colour. It is a well thought out frame for exquisite materials created throughout...
December 05, 2023 — Ronan Campbell
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Rarer than diamonds...

Saniniu Kuryan Laizer, a small scale miner in Tanzania, recently became an overnight millionaire after uncovering the world’s two largest tanzanite crystals to date. The whopping 9.27kg and 5.1kg stones...
November 02, 2023 — Nicole van der Wolf
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The perfect gift is personal

Often a favourite piece holds significance because it was gifted by a special person in your life. Or maybe it has heartfelt meaning for the event it celebrates. But it...
October 17, 2023 — Ronan Campbell
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What's the difference between Pink Sapphire and Rich Red Ruby?

Did you know that Ruby and Pink Sapphire are both variations of the same mineral - corundum (the technical term for sapphire)? Read on to find out what is the...
September 20, 2023 — Nicole Van der Wolf
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September Birthstone: Sapphire

Sapphires are one of the most cherished coloured gemstones in the jewellery world. For centuries, sapphires have decorated the robes of royalty, clergy & some of the most sophisticated style...
September 13, 2023 — Nicole van der Wolf