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Alongside the recently released film '_Suffragette_', discover more about the phenomenon of suffragette jewellery...
Sunday 6th March is Mother's Day - explore the history of this holiday.
Read about the development of the definitive symbol of love...
Queen Victoria reined from 1837 to 1901, a total of 64 years. Across this period, there were three prominent jewellery trends. In this article we outline the final part, the Late Victorian period, from 1885 to 1901.
Queen Victoria reigned for a total of 64 years. Across this period, there were three prominent jewellery trends. In this article we outline the second part, the Middle Victorian period, from 1860 to 1885.
Continuing with our popular earrings feature, this week we begin to look at the Victorian period.
Ballerina cluster rings are a distinctive style of cluster, learn more about these dazzling rings and their variations...
Survivals of Ancient Celtic jewellery are incredibly rare. Learn about jewellery worn by the Celts and discover the Ancient Celtic rings in our collection.
An insight into fabulous American cocktail jewellery...
Learn all about the ring given to commemorate life's special occasions...
‘Bombé’ rings have an appealing rounded curving shape, click here to read more about this interesting group of rings.
Part 3: Georgian and Victorian jewels: Status and symbolic romanticisms
Part 4: Early 1900s through to vintage 1950s: The amalgamation of jewellery design and techniques
Be romanced by the language of flowers...
Engraved gemstones have been among the most highly prized objects in a wide variety of cultures from as far back as 5000BC right up to the 19th century. Discover the history behind this revered ancient art.
Learn more about one of the most enduring motifs used in jewellery- an enchanting choice for an antique engagement ring...
Target rings were originally presented as love tokens, with each gemstone concealing a hidden meaning, read more about these striking rings here...
Today, if you were asked which date in the calendar is most associated with romance, surely the answer would be St Valentine's Day, celebrated each year on 14th February. This association of St Valentine being linked with the concept of romantic love, is traced to the literature of the Middle Ages.
To find the earliest examples of rings associated with romance, it is necessary to go back thousands of years to the Ancient Greek civilisation.
Find the perfect piece of ancient, antique or vintage jewellery for the one you love.
Your jewellery ensemble can be added to over the years, marking life’s important occasions with a special new piece of jewellery, discover more about the historical significance of jewellery 'parures'...
Rich yellow gold and flashes of colour and sparkle, learn more about the delightful group of Victorian carved rings...
Colourful gem-set and diamond set vintage eternity rings. Learn more about our range of beautiful vintage bands...
"With this ring, I thee wed....."
When choosing a new item of jewellery, whether it is a gift for a sapphire lover, an engagement ring, or jewellery to invest in, we know that choosing antique jewellery, vintage engagement rings or ancient jewellery is always going to be the best choice. They make the best pieces of investment jewellery, due to possessing exquisite stones from mines that are no longer in existence and craftsmanship done completely by hand you simply cannot find in modern versions.
