Jewelry Articles

The Captivating Meaning of the Irish Claddagh Ring

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Ireland Is Famous for Beautiful Irish Jewelry

Claddagh rings are fede rings and have a long history dating back to Roman times. The name “fede” derives from the Italian phrase mani in fede meaning loosely “hands joined in faith” or “hands joined in loyalty”. The clasped hands were viewed as promise ring used as an engagement ring or wedding ring in medieval and Renaissance Europe. The Irish Claddagh version of the fede ring has roots deeply seeded in long standing Irish tradition. Claddaghs are world renowned, and are worn by both men and women, single or taken. The Irish Claddagh ring was named for the ancient fishing village of Claddagh, near Galway, Ireland, dating back to the 17th century.

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How beads help you stay on trend

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Bohemian is very on trend. It’s little wonder that beads are common place in everything we own, see and desire. They are used in almost every consumer product we buy. From furniture, jewellery, clothing, footwear, accessories such as bags watches and scarves, cushions bedding and other home décor. Beads are also found on obscure items such as mobile phone and laptop cases, stationary, hair styles and even on finger nails as beads are used for popular nail art.

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Body Piercing

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If you’re considering a body piercing you need to get it done by someone who knows what they’re doing. It can be very tempting to have a friend do your body piercing; after all, they’re someone you trust, right? The fact is that when having a body piercing done you really have to get a professional to do the job.

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Bespoke Jewellery Is Timeless

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For hundreds, if not thousands of years the giving of jewellery has been seen as something really special to do. Receiving a nice piece of jewellery as a gift is always nice, but when it is a piece of bespoke jewellery it is, somehow, even nicer.

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Hollywood Type Jewellery is in Fashion

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Perhaps you have seen pictures of celebs walking the red carpet and figured to yourself “If only I would be like that?” Her hairstyles all done up, a gorgeous costume on and amazing pieces of jewelry. Don’t wish any longer, in these days there are lots of “knock-off” companies that design pieces of jewelry to … Read more

Diamond earrings make a perfect present

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If you are looking for an ideal gift for your loved one, there is no other better option to choose from than diamond jewellery. With the wide selection which we are proud to offer, our extensive range is able to provide fantastic customer satisfaction. Best of all, the present which you buy will be cherished … Read more

The Right Ring for Her Left Hand

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Diamond rings, dresses, bridesmaid jewellery, the flowers, family ties – in the tumult of wedding preparations one strikingly obvious decision is often one if the fastest made (perhaps because it involves the groom!) with the least consideration – the wedding bands.  

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Cleaning Diamonds at Home: Easy Answer or Damaging Practice?

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Whether it’s a diamond ring worn daily or a treasured piece that may have been badly stored, even the most sparkly diamonds can become dull and frosty in appearance. Daily wear and tear to a diamond varies greatly to the ravages of time upon precious metal settings. For example diamond rings (e.g. engagement rings) set in gold will, over time, see the gradual thinning of the band, loosening of facets and general wearing down of components.

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Pearls of beauty

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For centuries, pearls have been synonymous with an ethereal beauty and transcendent wisdom. Pearl jewellery has adorned the bodies of Queens and Empresses throughout history and has constantly remained a favourite treasured gift of love from the lover to his beloved. Natural pearls are still comparatively rare and because of this rarity, are extremely expensive and coveted.

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Choosing Pearl Jewellery

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Pearls are a classic in jewellery design.  A pearl necklace, bracelet of a set of pearl earrings will never go out of style, and last you a lifetime.  But like other precious jewels, the quality, and therefore the price, of pearls can vary dramatically.  There are some considerations you should make before investing in a piece of pearl jewellery.

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Be Watchful: Insuring a Timepiece

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Whether it’s a family heirloom or a newly purchased contemporary piece, insurance is a pertinent step to take in safeguarding the future of a watch. Insuring specific items of jewelry is not uncommon, however even the most cautious of folks sometimes forget the very thing that dictates their day so precisely – their watch.
Homeowner or renters insurance may seem the best option in the never-ending hunt for frugal living, but in the case of the worst happening to that heirloom Rolex, brand new Thomas Sabo, or loved collection of Hugo Boss watches, the right insurance policy can mean the world of difference.
Many folks like to keep life simple. If a homeowner’s policy is held with company A, the best option is perhaps to take out a bespoke policy with them to cover superfluous items of significance e.g. a valuable watch. However, a little shopping around could end up sourcing a better deal so never stick to the one company without doing a little research.
The three common types of jewelry insurance are Valued At, Market Value Replacement, and Actual Value.
Valued At policies are more common in the field of family heirlooms that are perhaps quite low in contemporary monetary value, but incredibly high in emotional worth. For example, a Victorian pocket watch valued at £800 today’s value could be insured at perhaps £1500 to cover a little of the emotional trauma involved in the loss, damage, or theft.
Market Value Replacement policies and Actual Value policies are cost-effective and very similar. Both result in the replacement of a piece at the current market value regardless of its original purchasing price. The difference between the two is that Actual Value policies compensate in cash, whilst Market Value Replacement recompenses in the form of a replacement piece of similar value.
When looking to invest in an antique or buy Hugo Boss watches, Armani classics, or Thomas Sabo creations, the right insurance policy is crucial.

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Anime Dreams: Japan-Inspired Watches and Accessories

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Hot off the heels of the latest Harajuku kids comes the luminous madness that is this season’s Japanese influence on contemporary UK street fashion. A long way from the chic catwalks of Tokyo, London, Paris and Milan, and a giant leap sideways from the simplistic 2011 collections of the likes of Issay Miyake and Comme Des Garcons’ Junyo Watanabe, we have Japan’s street subcultures. Straight from Tokyo’s Harajuku to London’s Brick Lane.
Via the internet, underground publications, exhibitions and tourism, reaching across the globe as prodigiously as their technological exports, there are the rumours, trends and tricks of Japan’s infinite youth subcultures. Last year the prevalent trend amongst Japanese kids was “Alpine Skier”, with every shopping mall overrun with snow bunnies and ear-muffed boys clad in alpine knits and snow boots. This year it’s all about luminous colour!
In a land where businessmen habitually have Pokemon characters embroidered onto their briefcase, it’s hardly surprising that this season’s winter wear is as vivid as colours can be before it hurts to look at them.
The hard part is translating that look into a UK environment. Accessories are the perfect way to add a little luminous garnish to the daily grind. Watches in particular make a great statement without skimping on practicality.
Juicy Couture watches are bold, bright, intricate and representative of a bright youth culture around the globe.  Similarly Nixon and Toy Watches mark top brands making the foray into the fabulous world of bright colours with top quality production. Juicy watches etc are easily sourced on UK-based websites.
Gloves, scarves and hats – stables of the British winter and the perfect canvases for colourful fashion statements. Aside from trying to source creatively in the UK, many Japanese brands and traders operate via eBay, opening the international door into a magnificent culture of diversity, imagination and bold trends!

Hot off the heels of the latest Harajuku kids comes the luminous madness that is this season’s Japanese influence on contemporary UK street fashion. A long way from the chic catwalks of Tokyo, London, Paris and Milan, and a giant leap sideways from the simplistic 2011 collections of the likes of Issay Miyake and Comme Des Garcons’ Junyo Watanabe, we have Japan’s street subcultures. Straight from Tokyo’s Harajuku to London’s Brick Lane.

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Take a Little Time to Invest

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The season of giving is here. It does include the lovely flipside of the season of receiving also rolling up too though! In an economy where sensible spending is likely to be a prevalent issue for some time yet – across every lifestyle, budget and trend – choosing a gift that marks a pertinent investment is no careless act.
Nowadays everybody has a car – classic cars are still highly sought. Everybody has chic jewellery – diamonds are still expensive. Everybody wears a watch – there’s still plenty of time to invest! A well-made, tasteful timepiece is as good an investment in style as it is financially.
At its heart a watch should be practical. It should mark a useable, wearable, functioning item of jewellery. Choosing the perfect watch is – in terms of future investment – very much like choosing a new car. The rewards reaped from the investment are unlikely to belong to the buyer. Think about the Volkswagen Beetle – an icon of its time thanks to low cost, utility value and quirky design. A design that depreciated in value for thirty years until the trend rolled around again, skyrocketing the value of Granddad’s perfectly maintained old VW astronomically.
Similarly, investing in a good-quality classic watch marks an investment for future generations. Patience is the key. Links of London watches, for example, mark some of the most contemporary twists on classic designs available today. To buy Links of London watches is not to make an instant tidy return on initial investment, but rather to afford a future owner the opportunity to love, maintain and pass on the heirloom for generations to come with the potential for financial gain.
Taking a little time to scout for the best budding investment – both stylistically and financially – could culminate in the form of a new custom – a new story – for a family that could span generations to come.

The season of giving is here. It does include the lovely flipside of the season of receiving also rolling up too though! In an economy where sensible spending is likely to be a prevalent issue for some time yet – across every lifestyle, budget and trend – choosing a gift that marks a pertinent investment is no careless act. Nowadays everybody has a car – classic cars are still highly sought. Everybody has chic jewellery – diamonds are still expensive. Everybody wears a watch – there’s still plenty of time to invest!

A well-made, tasteful timepiece is as good an investment in style as it is financially. At its heart a watch should be practical. It should mark a useable, wearable, functioning item of jewellery. Choosing the perfect watch is – in terms of future investment – very much like choosing a new car. The rewards reaped from the investment are unlikely to belong to the buyer. Think about the Volkswagen Beetle – an icon of its time thanks to low cost, utility value and quirky design. A design that depreciated in value for thirty years until the trend rolled around again, skyrocketing the value of Granddad’s perfectly maintained old VW astronomically. Similarly, investing in a good-quality classic watch marks an investment for future generations. Patience is the key. Links of London watches, for example, mark some of the most contemporary twists on classic designs available today.

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