Articles & Advice

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.

Zircon Vs Cubic Zirconia
Zircon Vs Cubic Zirconia – are they the same? The simple answer is NO. They are two entirely different things. Whilst zircon is a naturally

Opal – The traditional birthstone for October
34th Wedding Anniversary gift Opal is a non-crystalline gem material. Most gemstones are formed in one of the seven crystal systems but opal is what

Amethyst – February Birthstone
6th and 17th Wedding Anniversary Gift Amethyst: The purple variety of the quartz family of gemstone, is found in a range of shades from pastel




