Choosing the right jewellery maker for your bespoke jewellery is a very personal experience. Not only do you need to find someone within your budget and who can carry out the work required, but you should also find a jewellery maker you can trust. Here are a few questions you should ask to determine whether the jeweller is right for you.
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Are you a lover of gold jewellery, or do you prefer sterling silver? Is rose gold more your thing, or do you have a penchant for platinum? Maybe you choose jewellery metal based on its unique properties? Whatever your taste in terms of metals, it’s important to know about the properties of your jewellery, so that you can choose pieces that suit your needs, and then care for them accordingly.
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With September upon us and autumn creeping ever nearer, it’s that time of year when we start to think about switching out our summer wardrobe for something a little more in-keeping with the cooler months ahead. If you’re in the market for some autumnal jewellery to jazz up your autumn wardrobe, or to give as gifts, here are a few ideas to inspire your choices.
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Jewellery inspiration can come from anywhere, but Hollywood ‘royalty’ is often a good place for inspiration. After all, celebrities are often ahead of the trend, or trend setters themselves, being privy to some great outfits and stylists for their red carpet events. Want that red carpet glamour in your own jewellery? Here are some of the best celebrity jewellery trends 2020 has seen so far.
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Jewellery has been a part of life and our culture for thousands of years. Its fascinating history shapes the jewellery we wear today, and still inspires jewellery making in all its modern forms, too. How has jewellery making evolved over the years? Here’s a brief history of jewellery making.
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Jewellery is often given or purchased to commemorate special occasions and milestones. But choosing a piece of jewellery with meaning can be a difficult decision. As a trusted jeweller in Ilford, we’ve helped to pick out many sentimental pieces over the years, and because of this we’ve notched up enough experience to advise our valued customers on how to choose something which will mean something to the wearer. Here’s our guide to choosing jewellery with meaning.
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Got questions about changing a watch battery? Wondering if you can replace your watch battery yourself? Before you give it a go, read on for our ultimate guide to watch battery replacement.
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