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Blue Zircon and diamond cluster ring

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

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Jewellery Valuations

Jewellery Valuations

Jewellery Valuations are carried out by Gerry & Co (Jewellers) Ltd, based in Newton Abbot, Devon. An independently run retail jewellers who have highly trained staff to assist you.

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Peridot and pearl necklet

Peridot – August Birthstone

16th Wedding Anniversary Gift Peridot, pink tourmaline and pearls. Peridot – a green variety of the Olivine mineral which is found in lava and meteorites.

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ruby and diamond openwork necklet

Ruby – July Birthstone

40th Wedding Anniversary Gift Ruby – The red variety of the corundum family of gemstones.  All other colours of corundum are termed Sapphire and, unless

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Pearl

Pearl – June Birthstone

30th Wedding Anniversary Gift Pearls are an organic gem material.  They form inside oysters (saltwater pearls) or mussels (freshwater pearls) There are three types of

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Emerald

Emerald – May Birthstone

55th Wedding Anniversary Gift Emerald Emerald is the second of the birthstones from the Beryl family of gems to feature in this list (the other

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the science behind the gems

Inclusions in Gemstones

In general, it is considered that transparent gemstones should be as clear and free from inclusions as possible. Inclusions are material that has become trapped in the crystal as it was formed. There are very, very few gems that contain no inclusions at all and there are some, again very few, who contain inclusions that make them incredibly interesting in their own right.

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Diamonds – The 4 C’s

Probably the most well known of all the gemstones is DIAMOND. Renowned for it’s hardness and durability it is an ideal material for use in engagement rings which are worn everyday.

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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.

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The Science Behind The Gems

Sparkly. Pretty. Glittery. Fabulous. Delicate. Exquisite. Rare. Precious. All adjectives that describe the gemstones we all see and love in a jewellers window.

BUT, there is so much more to them than outward beauty. What makes them the way they are and how can we be sure what they are?

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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.

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Why buy pre-owned?

You are able to purchase items that are more unusual and you will be less likely to see someone else wearing the same item. Second hand jewellery can often cost less than the same item would new.

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