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We are very pleased to announce that our new silver items will all be carrying the new Platinum Jubilee commemorative hallmark for 2022.  Please enquire with us to own your own piece of history!

Ten facts about this truly extraordinary gemstone! 1. The vibrant appearance of pure Turquoise is so pleasing on the eye that        it has been ordained an official colour in itself - a privilege that no other              gemstone in the world has had to this day. 2. Turquoise is one of the world’s oldest gemstones and has been used in          jewellery for thousands of years. 3. Many people think that turquoise was named after its colour when in fact, this isn’t the case. The name turquoise comes from...

Ten facts you may or may not know about the birthstone for September 1  You may think of Sapphires as blue but Sapphire comes in every colour.  The only colour a Sapphire cannot be is red because that is Ruby although both are part of the corundum family of stones. 2 Sapphires are one of the most durable gemstones in the world and measure a 9 on the Mohs scale of hardness. Only a diamond can scratch this gemstone 3 In Ancient Times, sapphires represented loyalty, trust, honesty, and purity. They were also believed to protect those close to you...

  In the words of John Paul Young Love Is In The Air.......and it's not to late to treat that special person in your life have a look at our website for lots of beautiful gift ideas. Here's five interesting facts about Valentines Day.......... - At the end of the 5th century, Roman Pope Gelasius officially declared the date of February 14 "St. Valentine's Day." It wasn't until until the Middle Ages, though, that the holiday became associated with love and romance, a tradition that first started from the common belief in France and England that birds started their mating...

Ten incredible facts about the birthstone for December Topaz! Topaz is believed to have been named after a small island in the Red Sea named ‘Topazos’ where golden stones were found. What’s interesting is that the gemstones discovered were not topaz, but peridot! There’s another theory surrounding the origin of this vibrant gemstone’s name. Many believe ‘topaz’ was derived from the Sanskrit word ‘tapas’ which means fire. Topaz grows as a crystal mineral in various granite rocks, and in lava flows. Topaz is commonly found in brown and blue. However, a lot of people don’t know that it is also...