Author: Jewellery Monthly

According to a recent survey, 67% of women are “devastated” the Prince is now off the market.  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are the couple that the public most want to see wed Liam Hemsworth is the male celebrity that most Brits wish was single instead of in a relationship Tom Hardy and Jennifer Lawrence are the celebs the public want to date the most Full findings and graphics can be found here Nothing beats the glitz and glamour of a royal wedding when it comes to celebrity marriages, new research has revealed.  43% of the UK public have said that a…

The popularity of Engagement rings over the last 50 years has almost pushed aside the more simple wedding ring in favour of a sparkling diamond, glittering atop a women’s finger. Sitting in comfortable silence the wedding ring I feel still holds more value, more memories and more importantly a lifelong promise. Exchanging rings during a wedding ceremony is an ancient tradition which generally consisted of a crudely fashioned, simple metal bands, has grown into the creation of beautifully crafted, precious metal bands made of Gold, Silver and Platinum.  Simple wedding bands are still a popular choice but more modern alternatives can enhance and compliment your engagement…

Trollbeads an introduction – 1976 Created by silversmith Søren Nielsen in Denmark in 1976, the first Trollbeads were eccentric silver charms with an opening through the center that could be hung on a bit of calfskin rather than the more traditional eyelet. The beads were initially sold in the adornments store of Søren’s dad, Svend Nielsen in Copenhagen. In 1987, Søren’s sister Lise opened a second store in Lyngby. In the 1980’s Trollbeads presented a chain with a bolt that could be physically removed and afterward reattached, making it workable for customers to explore different blends and bead arrangements. Read more on Trollbeads story…

We asked our editor and owner of Design Agency Lionsorbet Stephen Irvine to provide us his top 20 Jewellery Website designs of 2017. As a company that specialise in Jewellery Website design we feel they are perfectly placed to offer their views on the industries best designs. Stephen notes “As part of our design process we naturally look for inspiration and trends within Jewellery Retail and online eccommerce. We all have our favourites with some companies being trend setters and others following closely behind . Designers are generally led by their clients and you have to be careful not to follow trends too…

Who doesn’t want their wedding to be perfect? The build-up is all part of the fun and while trying on dresses and browsing rings from Diamonds Factory is sure to put a smile on your face – there’s also the bridal party to consider. Asking someone to be part of your big day is a huge deal and if you want to do it in style, here are 5 bridesmaid proposals that are totally Instagrammable. 1. Buy your bridesmaid-to- be cake Imagine. You’re out for afternoon tea with your best friend. You take her somewhere where you now she can’t…

Although Diamond Cut forms part of the 4C’s Diamond education which ensures you choose the right quality diamond there is also the diamond cut that forms the actual shape of a polished stone. The type of cut can give the diamond more sparkle or a more elegant look and some change with fashion. Essentially though it’s a personal choice. An engagement ring is something that you will wear for a long time if not your entire life, so choosing a shape that compliments your style is important. Mayfair Jewellers specialise is designer diamond jewellery for wedding and engagement so we can…

It’s been an astonishing year for jewellery at Batemans; last month, Stamford’s most established auction house set a new record with a pair of 1930s Cartier ear clips which sold for £32,400 (incl. 20% BP), and they have another equally dazzling selection of jewellery on offer in their upcoming November sale on Saturday 4th. The star lot is this stunning 18ct white gold and diamond necklace by Asprey of London. Set with one hundred and twenty six exquisite marquise diamonds, it’s perfect for some early Christmas sparkle, with an estimate of £25,000- £30,000. No less beautiful is this timeless Must…

When is the most romantic time to pop the question? Winter proposals found to be the most romantic Christmas day named the most ideal setting for being asked the question A third of the UK expect one month’s salary to be spent on the ring To find out more about the research, please visit: http://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/Winter-Proposals Any men planning on getting down on one knee in the coming weeks should hold off until December, after new research revealed winter makes for the most romantic proposal setting. In fact, you should wait until December 25th as Christmas Day was voted the ideal day for a…

Iconic family watch brand Watch Warehouse has set its sights on the ever-growing luxury watch market, with a bold relaunch and refocusing of its website www.watchwarehouse.co.uk Founded in 1939, Watch Warehouse has long represented quality and variety for generations of watch buyers. The trusted, industry standard-setting destination of choice for watch buyers in the UK, , Watch Warehouse has evolved into a premium outlet specialising in luxury brands. Now part of the Mortimer Group, who operate a chain of jewellery stores across the UK, , Watch Warehouse is set to become the premier destination of choice for luxury watches in…

So what does Solitaire mean? I wont blame you for thinking that Solitaire is that addictive card game that people used to play on Windows computers many years ago (does it even exist still?), and when I joined the jewellery industry many years ago I heard people talking about Solitaires constantly. I thought they were part of a secret card playing club. Alas though I was wrong and it’s a term I’ve become accustomed to over the years when working with Diamond Rings. Solitaire means a Single Diamond Engagement Ring, or just single diamond ring. It means that a single…

THE ROLEX SUBMARINER SELLS FOR £50,430 incl. premium AT CHISWICK AUCTIONS Excitement levels were running high at Chiswick Auctions’ Watch auction on the 12th of September when a stainless steel Rolex submariner sold for an impressive £41,000 on the hammer. (£50,430 incl. premium) Breaking the house record for a price achieved for a watch lot; it followed the sale of a Burmese ruby and diamond ring for £147,600 incl. premium in the Jewellery auction held earlier that same day. The honest condition and true originality of the watch made it a lot worth fighting for. In particular, the condition of…

RECORD BREAKING AUCTION LEADS A WEEK OF SUCCESS AT CHISWICK AUCTIONS Chiswick Auctions broke a house record this week for the top price achieved for a jewellery lot. The remarkable 6.51 carat Burmese ruby (Lot 192) sold for an impressive £147,600 (including premium*) in the 12th of September Jewellery auction. In Sanskrit, the word for ruby is “ratnaraj” or ‘king of precious stones’ and that certainly proved to be the case. The ring has royal provenance having been a gift from a member of an Asian royal family. After six days of viewing, including at Chiswick Auctions’ new South Kensington…

We love finding cool things to create as keepsakes for your home office or as gifts for loved ones. I came across this great video on instagram by The Edinburgh Casting Company that produce a rather neat range of kits to take casts of different part of your body, such as feet or hands. As demonstrated quite nicely below you can produce a beautiful personalised ornament of you and your partners hands clasped together. The results are just perfect. https://www.instagram.com/p/BP8PfRBAdhq/?hl=en&taken-by=edinburghcastingstudio The Edinburgh Casting company state on their website: With hand illustrations and photographs throughout, our casting kits are thoughtfully prepared to…

Looking for Stock Jewellery Images and Graphics? CLICK HERE UK Jewellery Marketing company LionSorbet have just launched a new on-line digital stock image store specifically for the Jewellery Industry.   The site features a range of image collections such as Diamond Libraries including vector and bitmap graphics, images of diamond rings, wedding rings and bridal jewellery.  

A sumptuous showcase of the work of women jewellers in the twentieth century to the present day The world of jewellery-making has been dominated by males throughout history, perhaps surprisingly, since it is women who often wear their creations. However, since the suffragette movements at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, women have achieved extraordinary feats. Finally, the work of women jewellers and jewellery designers are showcased in this sumptuous book, examining the work of key figures from the Arts and Crafts movement through to the present day. “Although unconventional, her jewellery stands as a testament of the fashions of her time period.” -(D.A. Tayor and J.W. Laskey, Georg Jensen Holloware:…

Discover the Luxury of Amber Jewellery with Baltic Beauty Baltic Beauty is an exclusive online jewellery store, offering a range of elegant baltic amber and sterling silver jewellery, handmade and crafted with exquisite detail. Launching in 2014 with a small Etsy boutique, founders Sally-Ann Dunn & Bartosz Wozniak have grown Baltic Beauty into an established brand online. With a proud polish heritage, Bartosz introduced British born Sally-Ann to the beauty of Baltic Amber on a weekend vacation to the Baltic Sea, and since then, Baltic Beauty has sold its pieces all around the globe. “Inspirations behind our designs are deeply rooted in the beauty of…

Paulin opens on Great Western Road with retail space, leather-working and design studio. The Glasgow based watch company, founded in 2013, has moved into 407 Great Western Road on the corner of Park Road in the West End of the city. The space was extensively renovated and fitted out over a 12 week period and now provides a space which is part shop, part design studio, with a workshop for making bespoke watch straps. The brand designs watches which retail from £180 to £250 and are sold in retailers such as Fortnum+Mason and Utility, and have developed a strong following…

INDEPENDENT Swiss watchmaker and ‘official supplier to world aviation’ Breitling, celebrated the opening of a new 1,000 sq ft store at intu Trafford Centre with an aviation inspired evening that included appearances by the Breitling Jet Team, alongside former Breitling Red Bull Air Race champion Nigel Lamb, The Breitling Wingwalkers and explorers The Turner Twins. For the official unveiling of the store, guests were welcomed through the glazed façade by Breitling’s famous aerobatic Wingwalkers with the iconic sounds of Lilah Parsons on decks. They then had the opportunity to rub shoulders with Breitling Air Race Champion Nigel Lamb who thrilled…

Now that summer is fast approaching and your tan will soon be topped up, it’s time to plan your summer outfits. Whether you’re holiday shopping or attending this year’s biggest rooftop party, a rose gold watch is this years must have accessory. Take a look at the guide below provided by experts in watches the Creative Watch Co. Casual Summer Watches The Rich Blue Timepiece by Hugo Boss is a perfect casual watch for men to wear this summer. A cool simple watch thats a perfect accessory to any outfit. The Rose Gold Watch by Olivia Burton is perfect for…

The Gemstones and Jewelry Industry in Bangkok Thailand is and has been an important part of the Thai economy for many years. So much that the government watches over the local businesses to assure honest dealing with consumers. Also of increased importance for the industry and for Thailand are the exports of products such as gemstones, which the Thai Government has been focusing on increasing as well. Many types of precious and semi precious gemstones and jewelry can be found at the Jewelry Trade Center, JTC, which is a 59-story building and the fourth largest building in Bangkok. As you enter…

INDEPENDENT Swiss watchmaker and ‘official supplier to world aviation’ Breitling, launch this month a 1,000 sq ft Breitling store in Manchester’s intu Trafford Shopping Centre. The store’s décor echoes Breitling’s aeronautical ties and boasts exceptional levels of innovation, quality and function with high-spec design features. The store is to be managed by Aurum Holdings the UK’s largest luxury retailer of brands including Watches of Switzerland, Goldsmiths and Mappin & Webb and follows the groups successful partnership openings and expansions with Breitling such as Bluewater in the South-East. Visitors to intu Trafford Centre will now have the opportunity to plunge directly…

Finding those special birthday gifts for her isn’t always easy, and when that time of year comes around again it poses the perennial problem of choosing a meaningful gift for the woman in your life. This year, leave that box of chocolates on the shelf because Eternity Rose has the perfect solution – stunning and sophisticated genuine rose gifts that are sure to delight and impress. There are two key birthday gifts that every lady loves to receive – flowers and jewelry, and when you choose a product from Eternity Rose’s gorgeous range you are combining the best of both…

The Australian pink diamond is among the most beautiful of fancy coloured diamonds and also truly rare. When set in a piece of jewellery it will enhance it and give it a very unique look. Those who have a keen eye and appreciation for all things precious and rare will choose to purchase it as an investment.However, not a lot is known about this beautiful diamond; why is it so rare? How does it get its colour? And how can you be sure that the diamond is genuinely an Argyle Pink?Origin and Rarity of Argyle DiamondsPink diamonds have been known…

British designer Sia Taylor evokes the lyrical beauty of nature through her fine jewellery. While a sculpture student at London’s Royal College of Art, Sia spent her last term at a research camp in the bush in Botswana. It was a creatively inspirational time, where Sia became deeply interested in the subtle lives and forms of nature around her. Her fine jewellery collections, years after years are a continuation process, which takes forms inspired by seeds, grasses, clusters of insect eggs, and the internal structures of plants. Taylor’s emphasises minimalist refinement and restraint to evoke a sense of lyricism and…

Alloy jewellers is pleased to announce the 16th Alloy Graduate Showcase taking place at The Courtyard, Hereford. Please join us for the showcase opening on Friday 12th May, from 7pm-8.30pm. The exhibition will be open at the Courtyard until the 30th June 2017 and features jewellery from this year’s Alloy Graduate Award Winners; Rachael Harman and Marcella Andersen. They will be joined by past winners Rose Grant, Elizabeth Terzza, Amelia Strong, Melissa Morgan, and Annie Mackay. Alloy is a Herefordshire based group of jewellers, small metal workers and silversmiths at different stages of their careers. Formed by Mike Gell in…

A wedding anniversary is more than just a date on the calendar. It’s a celebration of a journey, an ode to shared memories, and a testament to the commitment two people have made to one another. Every year marks a milestone that deserves a unique celebration, encapsulated in an unforgettable gift. But with so many different traditions and modern interpretations, how do you choose the perfect present that symbolises your bond?Welcome to our comprehensive guide to anniversary gifts – from paper to diamond, and from clock to ruby, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re a fan of time-honoured customs, prefer…

Rose gold jewellery is becoming even more popular in 2017 than last year with a 412% increase in sales in the first three months of this year compared to the last quarter. That’s according to a breakdown of sales figures from The Fine Jewellery Company based in Birmingham. Rebecca Share – Gemmologist at the online jewellers said it’s not surprising: “Unlike gold, which is timeless, rose gold goes in and out of fashion all the time and right now it is still very much in fashion – we can tell by the amount that is leaving our stock room. We’ve…

Three years after launching, innovative online retailer of custom designed engagement rings, Rare Pink, has re-branded to Taylor & Hart. The company hopes to position itself as the online leader in custom-designed jewellery as they expand their focus to include the rest of Europe and the US market. Rare Pink was founded in 2013 by David Sutton and Nikolay Piriankov with the vision to improve the experience of buying an engagement ring. The centuries old jewellery industry, they felt, had failed to evolve, too comfortable in its ways, while millennials wanted so much more than the “off-the-shelf” offering of traditional…

ELLIOT BROWN UNVEILS NEW FLAGSHIP COLLECTION TO CELEBRATE EXTENDED  PARTNERSHIP WITH WORLD’S LARGEST OCEAN CHALLENGE To mark its extended partnership as Official Timekeeper of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, UK watch brand Elliot Brown has today revealed a new flagship collection, named Portland Adventurer, that will be released in time for the start of the 2017-18 edition of the world’s largest-scale ocean challenge. Announcing, Elliot Brown Co-Founder Ian Elliot said: “Following a highly successful campaign during the 2015-16 edition in which we experienced 40 per cent sales growth, we are delighted to be extending our partnership to be…

Artistar Jewels officially open the doors to the international contemporary jewellery during the Milan Fashion Week and disclose the news about its fourth edition. Gillo Dorfles, GianCarlo Montebello e Philip Sajet are the special guests of the next edition. Artistar Jewels is the unmissable date for all the contemporary jewel lovers. Beginning on February the 23rd up until February the 26th 2017, 142 international designers from over 30 different countries will take part in the fourth edition of the project with 400 creations, mostly never seen before. For the first time the event will take place in the prestigious Giureconsulti…