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Jan 22, 20231 min read

Which gemstones to pick for your engagement ring

To make it even more personal and special you could pick the stone that is associated with the month in which your loved one was born....

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Which gemstones to pick for your engagement ring

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Jan 16, 20231 min read

Which gemstones to pick for your engagement ring

To make it even more personal and special you could pick the stone that is associated with the month in which your loved one was born....

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Jan 15, 20231 min read

Diamond engagement ring top tips

When buying diamonds, you are advised to consider the “four cs” Carat – You will see this abbreviated to “ct” in descriptions. Clarity –...

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Jan 15, 20231 min read

Time to tie the knot?

Thinking of popping the question and tying the knot? What should you look for when buying an engagement ring? The most important thing to...

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Why a second-hand buy is a first-class acquisition

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Nov 28, 20221 min read

Why a second-hand buy is a first-class acquisition

58% know that buying second-hand furniture is greener than new 44% are more likely to buy second-hand now than 3 years ago Reasons for...

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Nov 23, 20223 min read

Arts & Crafts Bernard Instone

Bernard Instone (1891-1987) was born and educated in Birmingham. He became a renowned designer of contemporary jewellery in the 1920s and...

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John Atkins & Sons silver and enamel butterfly brooches

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Nov 23, 20221 min read

John Atkins & Sons silver and enamel butterfly brooches

The history of one of the most famous and oldest British companies John Atkins & Sons started over a hundred years ago in Spencer Street....

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Arts and Crafts Gladys and Charles Mumford

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Oct 21, 20221 min read

Arts and Crafts Gladys and Charles Mumford

Gladys and Charles Mumford were partners in both life and business. They were jewellers and silversmiths working in the Midlands and...

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Arts & Crafts jewellery from Edith Linnell and Bernard Instone

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Sep 2, 20221 min read

Arts & Crafts jewellery from Edith Linnell and Bernard Instone

Arts & Crafts jewellery from Birmingham designers Edith Linnell and Bernard Instone. Bernard Instone: Instone was born in Kings Norton,...

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Sep 2, 20222 min read

International Women’s Day

Since 1911 we celebrate International Women’s Day on 8th March, which is set out to be the focal point in the movement for women’s...

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Sep 2, 20221 min read

Georg Jensen

The Danish silversmith Georg Jensen (1866 – 1935) is a firm favourite with buyers. His silverware optimises the characteristics which...

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Aug 30, 20222 min read

Victorian ‘castle-top’ souvenirs

The term ‘castle-top’ is regularly used to describe a variety of silver boxes, primarily made during the early to mid-19th century and...

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Aug 30, 20222 min read

History of Birmingham ‘Toys’

Birmingham-made ‘toys’ demonstrate a rich, local history of world renowned craftsmanship. A range of eminent names illustrate a network...

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Aug 30, 20221 min read

The Charm of Convertible Jewellery

Convertible jewellery has been charming us since the turn of the century, from a diamond tiara that can be transformed into a necklace,...

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Aug 30, 20222 min read

The secrets of jade

The beauty of jade has made it treasured worldwide for over 7000 years. A representation of the many secrets of elegant gemstones can be...

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Jul 14, 20223 min read

Indian silver

Of all the art forms traditionally associated with India, silver work is perhaps the least well recognised. Until recently, silver that...

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Jun 28, 20222 min read

The Look of Love

The term “lover’s eye” is a fairly recent addition to the auction world. However, the origin of these pieces dates right back to the late...

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Tanzanite: Lavish, Elegant, Fashionable . . .

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Jun 28, 20222 min read

Tanzanite: Lavish, Elegant, Fashionable . . .

Sourced from only one location, the Merelani Hills of Tanzania, tanzanite in its finest form is a highly sought-after precious gem, with...

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Jun 28, 20221 min read

The Arts and Crafts Movement

Charles Robert Ashbee was a prime mover of the Arts and Crafts Movement which lasted from around 1880 until 1920, shortly after the First...

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Jun 28, 20221 min read

February Birthstone: Amethyst

Amethyst is the February Birthstone, and the history behind the stone is hugely fascinating. Amethyst takes its name from the ancient...

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