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Curating your jewellery collection

For Step 2 in our four-part strategy on how to organize your jewellery, we put on our curators hat. We’ll look at all of the pieces you would like to...
October 21, 2020 — Nicole van der Wolf
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Spotlight on: Catherine Mannheim

We have great expectations for this summer! With fashions full of sunny colours in exuberant combinations, we think Catherine Mannheim's colourful gems in understated settings are the perfect match. But...
October 16, 2020 — Nicole van der Wolf
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Introducing Brummé Jewellery

At DesignYard we’re delighted to introduce you to Brummé jewellery and the force behind the highly coveted statement jewellery: Christina Brummet. Her ideas are bountiful, but she only produces a...
October 14, 2020 — Nicole van der Wolf
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Out with the old...

Part 1 in our four-step strategy to getting the most of your jewellery collection. If you - like me - have been binge watching minimalist Marie Kondo or the organizing gurus at The Home Edit, you may also have been bitten by the decluttering bug. After a week (or...
October 08, 2020 — Nicole van der Wolf
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Service: your jewellery MOT

Your DesignYard jewellery is made with the finest materials and best workmanship and you can rest assured that they will last you a lifetime. However, over time you may notice...
October 02, 2020 — Nicole van der Wolf
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Diamonds are for Pirates!

Her instagram hashtag #diamondsareforpirates says it all really - at once roguish and romantic Josephine Bergsoe’s asymmetric organic designs are edgy yet delicate. Conjuring up imagery of pirates’ treasure chests...
October 01, 2020 — Nicole van der Wolf
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The perfect gift every time

Many of our customers enjoy browsing our website and selecting the perfect gift and maybe even popping in for a viewing before purchasing. But sometimes choosing a gift for someone...
September 24, 2020 — Nicole van der Wolf
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Get the ultimate shopping buzz

Who knew shopping might actually turn into an extreme sport with similar potential danger to your personal health as a Red-Bull rider? Not to worry, at Designyard we have your...
September 15, 2020 — Nicole van der Wolf
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Turbulence-busting gold bullion

Historically gold has proven to be a sound investment offering solid financial security in turbulent times. Whether you are enjoying your investments everyday as a gorgeous piece of jewellery, or...
September 15, 2020 — Nicole van der Wolf
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Art Jewellery explained

The simplest definition of art jewellery is effectively a piece of art that is wearable - it might be called a necklace ring or bracelet, but is likely to be...
September 01, 2020 — Nicole van der Wolf
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XL Diamond Find

A small diamond mining company in Lesotho has found a whopping 442-carat diamond. The gem is about the size of a golf ball and is estimated to sell for as...
September 01, 2020 — Nicole van der Wolf
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Shimell And Madden Bespoke Lifeline Brooch

Shimell And Madden - design/goldsmith duo based in London - has a very distinctive style. We are smitten by their complex layered geometric designs and signature finishes and we are...
August 19, 2020 — Nicole van der Wolf