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.

Our advice
We never sell jewellery as an investment. You should buy an item of jewellery because you love the piece and want to wear it – or give it as a gift to be worn and enjoyed, looked at with love and treasured for many, many years. If, some way down the line it has increased in value then that is a bonus.

Wedding Rings
Wedding Rings Here at Gerry & Co we love to be with you at the start of your life’s journey together and, indeed, on your

Tourmaline
Tourmaline is the alternative birthstone for October and also the wedding anniversary stone for 8 years of marriage. Tourmaline is found in every colour of




