Articles & Advice

Diamonds – The 4 C’s
Probably the most well known of all the gemstones is DIAMOND. Renowned for it’s hardness and durability it is an ideal material for use in engagement rings which are worn everyday.

History of Hallmarks
Hallmarking is the oldest form of consumer protection and has been in existence since the end of the 12th Century. Unfortunately names registered before the end of the 17th Century cannot be identified because a fire destroyed the London Assay Office in 1861. Below follows a summary of the main changes to hallmarking through the ages.

Pearl – June Birthstone
30th Wedding Anniversary Gift Pearls are an organic gem material. They form inside oysters (saltwater pearls) or mussels (freshwater pearls) There are three types of

Topaz – Birthstone for November
4th Wedding anniversary (Blue Topaz) and 23rd Wedding anniversary (Imperial Topaz) gifts Until the late 1960’s, most topaz seen in jewellers windows was yellow –




