Jewellery Care Tip #1: Rhodium Plating
Rhodium Plating Rhodium is in the platinum family of precious metals. Rhodium is used to plate jewellery with a coating which guards against scratches and also gives bright reflective white appearance. Rhodium also protects against tarnishing. It is most commonly found on white gold jewellery which would have a warmer white appearance otherwise, but is also […]
Jewellery Care Tip #2: Silver Jewellery
Silver jewellery can be worn in the same manner as any precious metal jewellery. Periodic polishing and cleaning should be the only maintenance required. It is time to take care of your silver jewellery when it starts to tarnish or darken, depending on frequency of use, storage methods, exposure to chemicals and other factors. […]
Jewellery Care Tip #3: Pearls
As a natural organic material, pearls are porous and soft. On the Mohs hardness scale, they have a similar hardness as fingernails. Because of the delicate nature of pearls, they most often are made into necklaces or earrings. A pearl ring may be subjected to more wear and tear resulting in an increased risk that […]
August Birthstone: Peridot
Happy Birthday to all the wonderful people born in this lovely end of summer month! Not only is this the perfect time to soak in some sunshine, but also to celebrate with the August Birthstone Peridot! This gorgeous green stone is known as the stone of STRENGTH. The History of Peridot The Peridot is an ancient stone […]
How to pick the Perfect Diamond with the 4 C’s
Want to pick the perfect diamond but don’t know where to start? Learning about the 4 C’s will help you decide what is truly the most important characteristics of a diamond for you. Just like you and your love, every diamond is unique, and the 4 C’s help jewellers describe exactly what kind of diamond […]
September Birthstone: Sapphire
Happy Birthday September babies! September’s birthstone is traditionally blue sapphire but did you know that Sapphires come in a wide range of fancy colours? From violet, pink, orange, yellow, green, purple and colourless, the options are truly endless! So don’t be blue as summer comes to an end, be dazzled by an array of colourful sapphires! […]
October Birthstone: Opal
Are you or your loved one an October Opal baby? This unique and stunning birthstone is one everyone loves. Opals are also traditionally given as a gift to celebrate the 14th year of marraige. Opals are an ancient stone that has been found in many places around the world and have received many meanings/powers throughout time. How Does […]
Common Jewellery Repairs – How to Maintain your Jewellery
With more time at home during these unprecedented times, we all have been doing more organizing and cleaning. With this extra time at home, comes finding lost treasures we may have forgot we had. Have you found any family jewellery that hasn’t been worn in years? We’re here to help you wear your jewellery again. […]
January Birthstone: Garnet
Happy Birthday to our friends and customers born in January! Whether you have a new family member in 2021 or are celebrating someone’s 80th birthday, a meaningful piece of jewellery with their birthstone is a wonderful way to celebrate. January’s birthstone is the stunning Garnet. It is found in a rainbow of colours from the fiery […]
February Birthstone: Amethyst
Happy Birthday to everyone born in February! Your February birthstone is the beautiful and historic Amethyst, which is said to strengthen relationships, give its wearer courage and peace. Ancient Greeks thought that amethyst help guard them against intoxication. In fact, “amethyst” comes from amethystos, a Greek word meaning “not drunk/sober,” making this gem the perfect symbol for those practicing Dry February or […]