Articles & Advice

Aquamarine – March Birthstone
19th Wedding Anniversary Gift Aquamarine: The name of this gemstone comes from the Latin for “seawater”. This is represented by the colour of it being

Care and Cleaning of Your Jewellery
Fine jewellery is a precious possession that is designed and crafted to last a lifetime. The proper care will assure the lasting qualities of your jewellery.

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

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.




