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The Art Deco era was a whirlwind of excitement and innovation and is particularly remembered for its flamboyant fashion choices, fringe...

Around 2,500 years ago diamonds were first discovered in India, though the oldest known diamond is thought to be 3.3 billion years old...

When you visit Banwells, nestled on the pedestrian Old Fore Street in Sidmouth, you will often be welcomed by Ann and Heidi. The faces of...

Coronation Jewellery With the coronation of King Charles III we reflect on the gemstones that have the strongest ties to royal jewellery,...

Sidmouth, a hidden gem tucked between the Jurassic Coast and the East Devon AONB. With its Triassic red cliffs and Regency styled...

Aquamarine, Latin for 'Aqua Marina' or 'Sea Water' is a blue Beryl. They form hexagonal crystals in a host rock. The beautiful sea-like...

February birthdays have the lilac hues of amethyst as a gem birthstone, and it has a long history, being worn by the ancient Egyptians,...

You don't need any expensive tools to get your rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets back to their shiny best. All you need is washing...

Garnets, the January birthstone, are so named for their similarity to pomegranate seeds, and garnet is derived from the Latin word for...

It's not just antique jewellery that carries a wonderful and eccentric history. Silverware from the Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian era...

Worn by ancient Egyptians, and Aztecs, turquoise has been sought after for thousands of years. The blue-green mineral is found in a...

If there's ever a time of year for dusting off the finery, it's during Christmas festivities. A full month at least of wearing party...

Buying a gift for a loved one can be a daunting prospect, but there are jewellery buying tips that can help guide your purchase...

The captivating allure of a ring of diamonds has never failed to win the hearts of those who receive them. The sentiment of unending...

There's something rather pleasant about a birthstone that ties in with the season. Citrine, aglow with autumnal oranges and yellows, is a...

When you think of the Neanderthals, jewellery isn't the first thing that pops into your head. But a bangle, worn nearly 70,000 years ago...

When you think of opals, you often think of pearly whites and blue-greens, shimmering in different lights. However, there are different...

Pearls are making something of a comeback. Pearls were a favourite of Queen Elizabeth II and rather poignantly, often worn by royals as...

There's something wonderfully moody about the cloudy morning skies, and darker, dusky evening as September turns to October. It's the...

The August birth stone is Peridot, a beautiful leafy green, that harks of breezy, sun shining days and hillside picnics. A compassionate...