Author: Jewellery Monthly

Picture yourself in a boat on a river,With tangerine trees and marmalade skies.Somebody calls you, you answer quite slowly;A girl with kaleidoscope eyes. Picture yourself in a boat on a river,With tangerine trees and marmalade skies.Somebody calls you, you answer quite slowly;A girl with kaleidoscope eyes.Cellophane flowers of yellow and greenTowering over your head;Look for the girl with the sun in her eyes,And she’s gone.Lucy in the sky with diamonds!Lucy in the sky with diamonds!Lucy in the sky with diamonds!Ah… A John Lennon song which was written as an interpretation of a school drawing presented to him by one of…

I’m on my third one – Italian, rich, dark and strong! No, I’m not having a Roman Affair…..I’m having coffee. Life without it, unimaginable. The black gold is invaluable to me, and I’m pretty precious about it too: not that overly milky, weak brew you get in some road side cafes, or all those fancy skinny, decaf, long but single shot, flavoured ones… I’m a purist, just great coffee. Well, I do love milk froth and a bit of chocolate or cinnamon, guess I’m a cappuccino girl. The bean hasn’t just made its way into our daily lives as far…

Since the age of dawn a fully fuelled man filled with testosterone didn’t have much time for such things as shiny jewellery. He was too busy hunting, harvesting, building or simply procrastinating. As we moved through the ages, us men started carrying weapons such as small blades and knives. Then came the swords and axes, followed by guns and then… really big guns. Protection against one another seemed vital in times of survival and war. It’s a shiny. Yes, shiny they all seemed, but could it of been those early moments of simple majestic things like the sun bouncing from…

You know how – in Hollywood – they have a pilot to gauge an audience’s response before a new sit com or series is aired or actually produced? Well, “Jewellery Road Trip” had great reactions, so ta da – here it is: “Jewellery Road Trip – the series”! Don’t worry, all your favourite characters will be there, great designers and great independent shops, it’s just the cast that changes with every episode. Episode 2 “I can resist everything but temptation” For our first road trip I asked you to bring an overnight bag – and I would advise you to…

Planning a wedding is a big thing these days. Plenty of time and energy from both the groom and the bride to be will need to be considered. So, what can the groom do to help? Here is a little list to help you on your way. 1) Take at least one day off from talking and thinking about the wedding. Plan a romantic day off with your fiancee. This will help you both stop thinking about the wedding. Have a lazy day in, or maybe an exciting activity day out and away from all the fuss and stress created…

We recently conducted a poll to ask our readers how much they thought a person really be spending on an engagement ring? The results for how much people thought they should spend on an engagement ring are in:We had 175 people answer the question, with the following results:£500 – £1,000 = 38 (21.7%)£1,000 – £2,000. = 51 (29.14%)£5,000 – £10,000 = 45 (25.71%)£20,000 – £50,000 = 25 (14.29%)£60,000 – £100,000 = 14 (8%)£100,000+ = 2 (1.14%)The wining vote went to £1000 – £2000 for a brand new engagement ring. We have to say though it was very close between the…

All about the price tag We all treat ourselves from time to time and might even splurge on the occasional diamond, because they are, after all, a girl’s best friend. But what if money were no object? What if our occasional splurge didn’t come with the inevitable pang of guilt? Jewellery World have put together a fascinating infographic about the 12 most valuable pieces of jewellery in the world. Packed with facts about these extravagant pieces it’s definitely worth a look, but be prepared, it could cause outbreaks of envy. With a stunning Ceylon sapphire and diamonds and worn by…

I am slightly obsessive when it comes to things Scandinavian. Yes, I admit, I had an “ABBA-The Greatest Hits” tape (note I used past tense!). I love Scandinavian literature – from Mankell to Nesbo…..I have nearly read them all. And my Saturday evenings are sorted with Nordic Noir TV-programmes such as Wallander, Borgen, The Killing and The Bridge. I almost punched the air when The Bridge 3 was confirmed, Martin and Saga will be back in my life! I love the tristesse, almost bleakness, the muted shades of grey, green and beige that everything seems to be drenched in. I’m…

If turquoise doesn’t scream summer, I don’t know what does. Of course it’s beautiful all year round, but close your eyes and think of a turquoise necklace worn with a woolly jumper, and then think of a turquoise bracelet worn on tanned skin…see what I mean! In 2010 Pantone chose it as the colour of the year, but unlike other trends that come and go, turquoise will always be tropical, classy, a bit bohemian and timeless. It’s stunning shades of azure blue-green seem to illuminate and compliment any skin type, which other colour can say that of itself? And unlike…

Fashion Jewellery comes in all sorts of shapes and sizes. People enjoy different tastes in fashion and thats really what makes wearing jewellery fun and exciting. We spoke to our new jewellery fashion model Cherie this week, who has been out and about wearing her favourite jewellery items. Cherie sent us her collection of jewellery images for this month. Now we can see how things like a simple necklace, bracelet or earrings can really add that glam or wow factor for a particular occasion. Interview JM: Firstly, we would just like to say a big welcome to the JM team.…

Loom Bands, Loom Bands, Loom Bands!! That’s all I hear. Down with the Xbox 360, out with the Playstation controllers, DS? what does that even mean? Loom Bands are taking over planet Earth. One day however they will phase away and be stuffed into the wheely bin at the front of your drive, awaiting the arrival of the local recycling centre. But for now, they are here to stay for awhile, so lets enjoy the crazy, fun, flourishing, colourful Loom Bands. The JM team had a little thought and made something that could go viral. We await in anticipation…. We…

A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN MANU “I love the architecture of small forms. When confident, strong women wear MANU jewellery as the icing on the cake – that makes me happy” Ilse Ebert A family group of artists MANU are taking their designs very seriously and live up to the meaning of the company’s name – “made with your hands”. It is all about clean cut lines, but sometimes they’re allowing themselves to go “wild” with unusual lines and impossible angles you just don’t see anywhere else. . Established by Ilse and Horst Ebert, the company was taken over by…

Looming with the bands. Bright, colourful, inexpensive and trending all over the world. Yes! the mighty loom bands. It’s just how the kids roll these days. After a few of our younger readers sent in some images, we decided to look into what all the fuss is about. Surprisingly, there is a lot of fuss going on. You can buy a huge pack of 1000 loom bands for about £3. It’s also nice to know you can buy a loom band making kit and about 100 bands for £1. Yes, that’s right… £1. Joshua, 12 from Norfolk sent in this…

It’s that time again when Jewellery Monthly takes you on a journey packed with jewellery. We would like to show you some fine examples of jewellery from around the world. We have a vast following on Instagram and we try and show the world of jewellery lovers just whats out there. We have all kinds of Fashion, Glam, Chic, Designer and Handmade jewellery we would like to showcase this month. If you want us to showcase some of your work, then please get in touch.

Self taught Jewellery Designer presents her inspirational work We love finding new and inspirational designers here at Jewellery Monthly and being big twitter users over @jewelrymonthly I was introduced to Susanna’s work by a chance RT which led me to browse her website and collections.  What captured me first was the unusual style of the designs;  rough and unpolished surfaces providing a welcome break from the smooth, unblemished finishes we have become accustomed to. Some set with Diamonds, colourful gemstones or pearls, others left to cast your eyes or fingers along their rugged, weathered surfaces. A visual treat for any jewellery fan.

Are your ready to see some stunning contemporary British jewellery by Rebecca Laura Bird? Hold on to your seats to see some fine examples below. Rebecca hand crafts her jewellery pieces and is influenced predominately by nature and architectural beauty. All Rebecca’s commissions and designs are made using traditional techniques. All Rebecca’s commissions and designs are made using traditional techniques. She has her own work shop based in Northamptonshire, which we love as Jewellery Monthly is also based in this fine location. RLD (Rebecca Laura Bird) specialises in sterling silver, rose, white and yellow gold. Eco silver & eco gold…

Insect Jewellery If you are a bird, you’re pretty lucky. But if you are a butterfly or bee, you’ve really made it – in the jewellery business that is! Designers, jewellers and customers love you! Actually almost any member of the insect family: bumble bee, dragonfly, ladybird and other beetles ..even ants and spiders. Small and pretty they grace our necks, wrists and fingers. Jewellery with Feathers Birds equally supply designers with a sheer endless variety of shapes and colours, from exotic humming bird to peacock, eagle, sparrow, swallow, right down to the humble hen. There is a bird for…

It’s that time of the month again when we show the world what our amazing readers are wearing. We had quite a few images to get through this month and we would like to say a big thanks to everyone that gets involved. We will also feature all images received across our social network profiles. We hope you like what they’re wearing? Would you like to feature in our August release? Just follow these 4 simple steps: 1) Grab a selfie or a nice close up of your favourite jewellery item. 2) Give us a brief description of the item…

Jewellery is Art – I’m not talking about cheap, mass-produced or merely assembled pieces, but jewellery that is well crafted, well designed and certainly not churned out in thousands. Talking to designers you’ll find that most of them find inspiration in Architecture, Sculpture and Paintings. German company KREUCHAUFF take it a step further and quite literally turn paintings into jewellery. Passionate about art , in their PAINTING +STRUCTURE collection, delicate materials such as 24K gold leaf, 925 silver Leaf and art pigments are used to create jewellery that is robust enough for everyday wear without sacrificing the appearance of fragility…

Are you a designer watch fan? Maybe your keeping an eye out for the next best thing to place on your wrist this year. If so, then congratulations! Please check out these stunning examples of how it should be done. Introducing you to 8 watches you should really know about for 2014. The Seamaster Planet Ocean 45.5 mm “Sochi 2014” Limited Edition OMEGA has created three special edition wristwatches to honour the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games. We had a look at the Seamaster Planet Ocea. The Omega watch is designed and built for the serious watch wearer. This time…

LionSorbet who are world leaders in jewellery animation and photography have developed an exciting new range of animated products for 2014. Over the last 5 years LionSorbet have worked with jewellery retailers all over the world to enhance their product range and making them more desirable online and in-store. We Specialise in jewellery marketing and work with retailers, designers and manufacturers to build strong brands, showcase their products to a wider audience and ultimately increase sales. Stephen Irvine – Director of LionSorbet LionSorbet have offered up the exquisite and popular studio white jewellery animation. This is the most popular item…

Luxury online diamond jewellery brand, Vashi.com, continue their international expansion with a view to becoming a worldwide jewellers in the not so distant future. In June this year, their first ever TV commercial launched in the UK, bringing the brand to a wider audience than ever before. Jeweller to the stars and Founder of Vashi.com, CEO Vashi Dominguez told us a little more about the advert and world of Vashi “I love black and white films so along with our creative teams and the production company, we ran with this and studied film noir cinema for inspiration. The result is…

Guangzhou CDE Jewelry Co Ltd, have launched the CDE Fashion Crystal range for 2014. Their presence on the catwalk was elegant, sophisticated and had a lovely twist of romance attached to each item being displayed. CDE Fashion crystal offer a huge range of jewellery for retailers in the current market place. CDE Jewelry is authorised by Swarovski and boast a large brand enterprise when it comes to working with, and designing jewellery. With over 16 years experience in manufacturing and wholesaling they have become famous for re-defining quality with high profile designs. The tale of Romance. CDE Jewelry was named…

If your looking for some inspiration on that next watch purchase, please take 11 minutes and 92 seconds of time to put a smile on your face. We wanted to showcase some fine examples of what can be achieved these days when it comes to watch engineering, design and perfect architecture using different types of luxury materials. Video 1: 1:36 Vide0 2: 2:01 Video 3: 3:14 Video 4: 3:34 Video 5: 2:16 Total: 11:92: 11×60=660+60+32=752 seconds of time. Need we say more? Probably not, so enjoy: Amazing New Collection of Citizen Watches Corporate animation video of the new for 2012…

Park Lane Jewelry in three words… Chic, Cool and Fabulous. And why not? They deliver a range of jewellery that turns heads, and makes you feel excited about wearing a designer range. For 2014 Park lane have launched the brand new E collection. This accessory jewellery range has been designer-inspired with a twist of celebrity influence. The creation of E! was a collaboration between, the world-wide leader in Red Carpet media coverage and Park Lane Jewelry. This new line seeks out people who are fashion trend setters, have a flair for creation, and want to be separate from the normalities…

Getting the right engagement ring is only half of the problem men face. From selling over 2,000 engagement rings last month and around 20,000 in last few years, we noticed a pattern amongst customers when they were calling our customer services team and discussing engagement rings…just over 50% were buying the ring at the last minute and most of them hadn’t really thought about how they were going to propose. In most cases they were going to present the ring the moment they received it, but they were desperate for advice and eager to hear our ideas. After chatting with…

The stone that we call Diamond is a famous material with superlative physical qualities, most of which originate from the strong covalent bonding between its atoms. The diamond rock has the highest hardness and thermal conductivity of any bulk material.Natural diamonds originsNatural diamonds are formed with high temperatures and at a pressure depth of around 140 to 190 kilometers (87 to 118 mi) in the Earth’s mantle. Carbon-containing minerals provide the carbon source, and the growth occurs over periods from 1 billion to 3.3 billion years (25% to 75% of the age of the Earth).Diamonds are brought close to the…

Need some inspiration for your next jewellery project? We found this little number on the net and thought it was amazing. After watching Peter Brown work his magic on this epic pencil ring we all felt inspired. “It was a blast to make!” exclaims Brown. “And when I say ‘a blast’, I mean I’m glad I’m done with it.” Please enjoy the video and gallery. Credit with thanks: youtube www.demilked.com

We found this awesome watch collection while surfing the net. We dont know who the owner is or where they come from but we just had to share this collection with you our readers. Please let us know which one is your favourite in the comments box below. Credit with thanks. imgur.com Do you have a collection like this? Get in touch HERE

Our readers send the JM team requests all the time, to feature them across our social network profiles. We have decided to post some of our favourite fans wearing their awesome jewellery. We hope you like what they’re wearing? Would you like to feature in our August release? Just follow these 4 simple steps: 1) Grab a selfie (a nice picture of yourself wearing a jewellery item). 2) Give us a brief description of the item you are wearing. 3) Include your first name and brief location such as your Town and Country. 4) Email us HERE Featured Readers for…