Jewellery Buying Guide

GOLD: Storage & Care
Caring for your gold jewellery is crucial to maintain its brilliance and prevent damage. Here are some tips to keep your gold pieces in excellent condition: Read more...
SILVER: Storage & Care
Sterling silver will naturally tarnish with exposure to the air, sprays and creams. This is nothing to worry about! Use the polishing cloth provided to gently wipe the tarnish away. Read more...
SIZING: Ring Sizes
Not sure what ring size you are? Don't worry! We have prepared the following guide to help you calculate your UK ring size. Read more...
HALLMARKING
A hallmark is a series of marks that are stamped on an item by an assay office to verify its precious metal content. Any item made from gold, silver, platinum or palladium must be hallmarked by law in the UK. Read more...
RHODIUM
Rhodium is the most valuable and one of the rarest precious metals. It is a shiny white, durable and corrosion resistant metal. Its properties make it an ideal plating for white gold and silver. Read more...
SILVER: Investing in Silver
Silver is a finite material in the Earth’s crust meaning that as time goes on we get closer to the day it runs out. As demand remains relatively high for silver and the supply is running out, silver appreciates over time making it a smart investment! Read more...
SILVER: Introduction
Silver a white, reflective precious metal and is one of the seven metals of antiquity. It is the most used precious metal for currency throughout history. Due to its special properties it has many applications. Read more...
SIZING: Chain Lengths
Looking for a chain but not sure which length to go for? Have a look at this comparison of the different lengths we offer to get a better idea of fit. Read more...
DIAMONDS: Diamond Grading & Value
The value of a certain diamond is determined by 4 globally recognised factors: colour, cut, carat and clarity. To find your ideal diamond, we work with you to find the best combinations of these 4 factors for your budget. Read more...
GOLD: Investing in Gold
Gold is a finite material in the Earth’s crust meaning that as time goes on we get closer to the day it runs out. As demand remains relatively high for gold and the supply is running out, gold appreciates over time making it a smart investment! Read more...
GOLD: Karat Ratings & Colours
Pure gold is a relatively soft metal that can easily be moulded and bent into a desired shape. To prevent finished jewellery from being damaged jewellers do not typically use pure gold but instead will use an alloy (a mixture of metals, including gold). There are a range of gold alloys used in the industry and each is given a karat (k) rating indicating how much pure gold is in the alloy mixture. Read more...
DIAMONDS: Introduction
Diamonds are the most prized and highly valued gemstone, symbolizing strength, courage and invincibility. First mined in India over 4000 years ago, diamond is the hardest known substance with a wide range of applications. Read more...
GOLD: Introduction
Gold is a rare metal that has been on quite the journey to get here. The gold that is found naturally in the Earth’s crust is thought to have been produced in supernova explosions and neutron star collisions long ago. As a result of these cosmic events gold was present in the dust from which our solar system was formed, and can now be extracted millions of years later through mining. Read more...