Know Your Turquoise
Turquoise, one of the world's most ancient gems, was mined in the Sinai desert by the Egyptians many thousands of years ago. It was a highly prized stone worn by the Pharaohs, the wealthy, and the elite. The world-renowned burial mask of Tutankhamun, discovered over...
How Do You Care For Pearls?
Pearls are easy to care for in the main. It’s more about what not to do with them. ‘Real’ pearls are those gems which have been cultured, or those which are natural. There are lots of imitation pearls around too, and it’s helpful to know which is which…but that’s...
‘Girls’ on Film
Recently there has been a welcome shift in the ages of models used by brands. At one time you would usually find that girls from the age of about 15 and upwards were sought after to portray the ‘look’ that brands wanted - young, fresh faced, thin, vibrant young women...
Accessories – Are They Really Necessary?
“I’ve always thought of accessories as the exclamation point of a woman’s outfit” - Michael Kors. Accessories - the items that you add to a new dress, suit or whatever it is you may be wearing to enhance...
The Beauty of Colour
One of the most frequent conversations I have with customers is about the beautiful colour in the jewellery. Personally, I love colour, and from the turquoises, limes and pinks of the spring and summer to the reds, purples and cobalts of winter, there is something...