Author: Jewellery Monthly

Jewellery Monthly love social platform Instagram and love to find and showcase beautiful and inspirational Jewellery, Watches and Luxury products. With such amazing products being showcased we have compiled a few of our favorites. If you like something go check their page out. We especially want to bring some attention to new designers and makers to showcase their jewellery to our amazing followers.

..of course not and as a company that specialise in Luxury Jewellery it’s hard for us not to be wowed by the latest offering from Swiss Jewelers Shawish Jewellery. A title like ‘The World’s First Diamond Ring’ does make you question its legitimacy though. We all know diamond rings have been around for a while, so whats all the fuss? Upon viewing their video, featuring a 3D rendering of the ring in question, you will see exactly what they are displaying. The entire ring has been cut from one single piece of rough diamond, weighs a mind blowing 150 carats…

So you need some awesome images of jewellery and diamonds for your next advertising campaign? Or maybe you need some creative jewellery images for your Blog, News feed or Website. Don’t worry, we know just the website to visit. www.lionsorbet.com

Instagram is great social photography platform originally designed for the iPhone. We started using it a while ago and love to post pictures of interesting, inspiring and creative Jewellery from across the world. Since being bought by Facebook, Instagram has seen the launch of a brand new web platform that brings the content created to millions of on-line users without having to tap into their phone or download the app. You can now see Jewellery Monthly’s picture feed on it’s very own Instagram webpage http://instagram.com/jewellerymonthly

As we are such gentlefolk at Jewellery Monthly we let the ladies go first for our popular article Christmas Jewellery, gifts for the ladiesIt’s now time to earn some serious lady points.We have put together some great Christmas ideas for you, which will hopefully inspire you for the big morning. Make your man feel EPIC this Christmas. Let us know if you like any of these or if you have found something even more awesome by commenting below.Gear Ring by Kinekt DesignYour man could have the best jewellery gadget this Christmas with this unique looking gear ring. The patented Gear…

It’s that time of year again when every man in the country is wondering what to buy his better half this year for Christmas. Rather than panic buy and spend more than you wanted on ill considered gifts we’ve researched some of the finest on-line jewellers and found some great Christmas gift ideas that will give you some ultimate man points.Christmas gift shopping tipsBuying jewellery with Diamonds or gemstones or precious metals can be a complicated process. So to help you out we have shared a few important tips to guide your purchase:1. Avoid big namesIf you are looking for cheaper…

Coined by Austin powers as “sophisticated heat beam” Lasers have actually become very popular and commonplace within the jewellery industry and have a number of great features and benefits. Here are our top 5 reasons why you should know about this type of technology.

If you like the look of a premium watch on your wrist but can’t afford to spend thousands for the privilege, searching around the internet for top names like Cartier, Breitling and TAG Heuer can be really quite daunting. That’s why we’ve put together this list of the three best timepieces under £1,000 that are out there right now. All three watches include Swiss-made parts and spectacular designs but most importantly they won’t break the bank…

The last few years has seen a huge rise in Jewellery animation, digital jewellery photography and CAD for manufacture. How do we know this? Well our team here run LionSorbet a company that helps Jewellery retailers, designers and manufacturers of luxury products, market their services or goods in a very unique way.

In the world of jewellery the Eternity Ring is a symbol of everlasting love. The concept of infinite love through a solid ring of precious metal arose more than 2000 years ago in ancient Egypt. They believed that the continuous circle of the ring showed a timeless state of love throughout a human lifetime.The Eternity ring is a fine example of jewellery that can be set or encrusted with many different types of gemstones including: Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires, Amethyst, Quartz and Zircon. These stones also represent love and loyalty amongst partners throughout the world.The eternity ring can also symbolise a…

With the increased use of 3D Cad and Rapid Manufacture in Jewellery design nowadays we thought we’d share this insightful video by our team at LionSorbet presenting a simple walk-through of the Jewellery design process. Created for online retailer Diamond Rocks this lovely video provides a brief insight into Diamond Rocks’ modern approach to bespoke Jewellery design and manufacture. Oh and it features real sketching!! Which we love! Hope you enjoy. Turn up the volume and let us know your thoughts.

The UK’s only finest media jewellery and silversmithing consumer show, where visitors can purchase direct from contemporary designer makers selected from the best in the UK is returning to the elegant Guildhall in Winchester from 16-18 November 2012.

Katherine’s current work explores the fragile relationship between people and objects, and the tensions between control and disorder. Katherine uses books to create wearable pieces that question traditional values associated to the permanence of our material surroundings, by embracing the beauty of the imperfect and incomplete. Katherine employs elements of chance into her making process making each piece completely unique. Now focusing on developing this body of work, Katherine regularly takes part in collaborative projects and exhibits nationally and internationally including Collect 2011, The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair, and Dazzle. As winner of the Antique of the Future Award,…

Buying an engagement ring can be one of the most stressful shopping experiences in life. What should be a part of a very happy occasion can quickly become daunting as you start to consider the details like the right combination of colour, cut, carat and clarity. 

So you’re looking for an awesome jewellery iphone app that lets you browse all types of jewellery? We decided to pick a few out we know you are going to love. If your searching for Diamond rings, earrings, bracelets or maybe a new necklace? then give these a try… All these jewellery iPhone apps are free to use and download to your iPhone. Just click the links and enjoy.

While white metals such as platinum and white gold have been the predominant choice for engagement and wedding rings for the past 20 years or so, yellow gold has made a huge resurgence in recent years. A rich, luxurious colour and with the right design it has untold beauty. We have been looking out for some spectacular designs that we hope you’ll love.. Choosing a yellow gold wedding ringThere are several things to think about when choosing a yellow gold wedding ring. The first is how it is going to complement your engagement ring. Ideally you want to buy the wedding…

Paper jewellery! a term that conjures images of fanciful art pieces or some new form of origami?. What is it? what does it do? have you even heard of it? Alternative Jewellery seems to be trending heavily online and there are some fantastic creations breaking boundaries and gaining more attention that mainstream Jewellery.

Competition Now Closed. Winner: Carly Bear from Portsmouth. This month you could be in with a chance to win this stunning 1.2ct Sapphire and Diamond Pendant worth a cool £1000 provided by Diamond Engagement specialist Serendipity Diamonds.

Alexa Quartzite Stretch Rings by Lola Rose  We found these little gems while looking out for designer rings based in the UK. We loved them so much we just had to let you know about them.

The focus for jewellery designer and FGA DGA gemmologist, Lauren Elizabeth Tidd, is on one of nature’s exquisite treasures – gemstones. Exciting, luxurious designs materialise as a showcase for each gemstone, innovatively uniting modern wearable art and contemporary fine jewellery. High value precious metals are chosen alongside diverse gemstones, carefully selected for their cut, shape, colour, intriguing inclusions or optical phenomena. The gemstone is the ingredient from which sculptural, stylised creations are then born, executed to the highest standard of craftsmanship and paying great attention to detail. Timelessness, elegance and distinction coupled with stunning visual impact. Lauren is recently graduated…

A watch is a woman’s pride and joy. It offers a subtle indication of charm and fashion intent, and forms a key part of any outfit. Finding the right watch can be much hassle however. Some are too expensive, while others don’t look expensive enough. Here are a few brands with pieces that are both low-cost and luxurious.

Selling Gold is still on the rise and we have all seen the adverts and shopping stands offering hard cash for Gold. More companies seem to be popping up everyday adopting the slogan of “We buy any Gold”All precious metals have a trade value and a scrap value. When you sell your gold it is valued using it’s scrap value. Some retailers will give you a better rate than others but it is always a good idea to find out what the current scrap values are so that you can haggle a better deal. Once your Gold has been received…

We all love Pink right? and having had such a great response from our article on Pink Gold engagement rings that seem more of a problem to manufacture than we first thought, we decided to follow this up with a great selection of affordable Pink Diamond and Gemstone Engagement Rings found online. All of the rings featuring these beautiful pink stones, are ready to buy today. We’ve tried to stick to affordable, budget busting items but please note prices listed here can be subject to change, so visit the companies website for a complete price breakdown and accurate description of…

Welcome to Vioella a little trove with many treasures waiting to be found. Vioella is a London based creative online boutique offering beautifully cute Jewellery that will satisfy your need to make fashion statement. Vioella make necklaces, bracelets and fabulous earrings. We love the Ezara range as its packed with little treasures that look unique and exciting.

The world off apps is a big place on the iPhone. There are simply thousands to choose from. We stumbled across a great platform called Instagram. Sharing amazing jewellery images, graphics, and product shots to millions of people instantly has never been easier.

This weekend will see a new range of handmade jewellery from the masters of fashion Versace. The Altelier jewellery line will have a collection of new cocktail rings that will be made only once. Each crafted item will be set with precious stones and made with metals such as Gold and Platinum.

Have Chanel mastered the world of watches? We have spent time reviewing some of their spectacular ranges this season, and to be honest we have been swept off our feet with some of these stunning designs. The small details in each watch has really added to the overall appeal and elegance of each masterpiece.

In his own words “Jeet Palavwala designs sophisticated dimensional jewellery that is like sculpture in precious metal and gems”. I became acquainted with Jeet as we share a passion for Jewellery design and the use of 3D CAD for both manufacture and presentation. I fell in love with the Lotus Blossom Range shown below which was celebrated as the winner of first international design competition organized by Gemvara.

At long last, the arrival of a professional jewellery stock photography site has been launched by the world leaders in jewellery photography. LionSorbet boast an array of services specially crafted towards jewellery designers, retailers and online jewellery shops.

Award winning designer and goldsmith, Jack Row, has launched his début collection of luxurious precious metal fountain pens at Harrods, the world’s most prestigious department store.In addition, Jack Row has also secured global availability with Pianki , the USA world class internet luxury retailer, and with luxury writing instruments boutique La Couronne du Comte of the Netherlands.The ‘Architect’ Collection of fountain pens and cufflinks are individually hand crafted in solid silver and gold and set with accents of precious sapphires and diamonds.