Alongside the recently released film '_Suffragette_', discover more about the phenomenon of suffragette jewellery...
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Sunday 6th March is Mother's Day - explore the history of this holiday.
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Read about the development of the definitive symbol of love...
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Posy rings acquired their name from the word “posy” or “poesy” based on the French word 'poésy'
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Antique and vintage three stone rings are rich in meaning and symbolism, find out more about this romantic style of ring...
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Like all impressive diamonds of superior size and colour the rough was named, and in this case, it was named the ‘Cullinan diamond’ after the owner of the Premier Mine.
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Survivals of Ancient Celtic jewellery are incredibly rare. Learn about jewellery worn by the Celts and discover the Ancient Celtic rings in our collection.
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An insight into fabulous American cocktail jewellery...
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Famed for their opulent lifestyle, extravagant fashion and excessive luxuries, these French Kings ruled in lavish style.
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Learn all about the ring given to commemorate life's special occasions...
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‘Bombé’ rings have an appealing rounded curving shape, click here to read more about this interesting group of rings.
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Part 3: Georgian and Victorian jewels: Status and symbolic romanticisms
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Part 4: Early 1900s through to vintage 1950s: The amalgamation of jewellery design and techniques
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This Saturday we celebrate the official 90th birthday of our reigning monarch Queen Elizabeth
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Finding the perfect piece of antique jewellery is a special experience. To retain the magic and history of your exquisite jewellery, each antique ring, earring or vintage necklace must be regularly cleaned and done so with the level of care an item of such excellent craftsmanship demands.
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Engraved gemstones have been among the most highly prized objects in a wide variety of cultures from as far back as 5000BC right up to the 19th century. Discover the history behind this revered ancient art.
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Learn more about one of the most enduring motifs used in jewellery- an enchanting choice for an antique engagement ring...
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Target rings were originally presented as love tokens, with each gemstone concealing a hidden meaning, read more about these striking rings here...
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Today, if you were asked which date in the calendar is most associated with romance, surely the answer would be St Valentine's Day, celebrated each year on 14th February. This association of St Valentine being linked with the concept of romantic love, is traced to the literature of the Middle Ages.
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To find the earliest examples of rings associated with romance, it is necessary to go back thousands of years to the Ancient Greek civilisation.
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Find the perfect piece of ancient, antique or vintage jewellery for the one you love.
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Your jewellery ensemble can be added to over the years, marking life’s important occasions with a special new piece of jewellery, discover more about the historical significance of jewellery 'parures'...
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Colourful gem-set and diamond set vintage eternity rings. Learn more about our range of beautiful vintage bands...
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When choosing a new item of jewellery, whether it is a gift for a sapphire lover, an engagement ring, or jewellery to invest in, we know that choosing antique jewellery, vintage engagement rings or ancient jewellery is always going to be the best choice. They make the best pieces of investment jewellery, due to possessing exquisite stones from mines that are no longer in existence and craftsmanship done completely by hand you simply cannot find in modern versions.
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