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Jun 28, 20221 min read

History of Archibald Knox

Born on the Isle of Man, Archibald Knox began working for Liberty in his twenties and many items produced featured symbols, curves,...

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Jun 28, 20221 min read

Padparadscha Sapphire

The Padparadscha is a very special cousin to the more commonly found blue sapphire. This pinkish orange stone is rare due to its unusual...

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Jun 28, 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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Antiques in the home: the most sustainable way to furnish.

Antiques in Oxford

Jun 6, 20222 min read

Antiques in the home: the most sustainable way to furnish.

Every house has a distinct feeling and personality based on its age, its owners and how they use the space. I love the impact antiques...

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Jun 5, 20224 min read

Rene Lalique

Born in 1860, René Lalique was an extremely talented and prolific designer who enjoyed great commercial success during his lifetime. He...

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Jun 5, 20221 min read

Theodor Fahrner jewellery

The Theodor Fahrner jewellery company is best known for its typical Art Nouveau designs of the late 19th and early 20th centuries....

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Jun 5, 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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Jun 4, 20221 min read

December Birthstone – Turquoise

Turquoise gets its name from the French ‘turquois’ meaning ‘Turkish,’ relating to the silk road the mineral would have travelled from...

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Jun 4, 20221 min read

December Birthstone – Tanzanite

Tanzanite takes its name from its country of origin – Tanzania. Believed to have formed over 585 million years ago. Tanzanite laid...

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Jun 4, 20221 min read

November birthstone – Topaz

Topaz takes its name from the Sanskrit word ‘tapas,’ meaning ‘fire’. Topaz is found in an array of colours, including: yellow, orange,...

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Jun 4, 20221 min read

November birthstone: Citrine

Citrine is derived from the Latin word ‘citrina,’ meaning ‘yellow’. Citrine is a part of the wider ‘Quartz’ family, as the rarest member...

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Jun 4, 20221 min read

October Birthstone – Tourmaline

Tourmaline acquired its name from the Sinhalese word ‘turmali,’ meaning ‘mixed coloured crystals’. Egyptian legend tells how tourmaline...

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Jun 4, 20221 min read

October Birthstone – Opal

Opal is believed to take its name from the Indian Sanskrit word ‘upala,’ meaning ‘precious stone’. Opals are categorised based on their...

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Jun 4, 20221 min read

Birthstone for September: Sapphire

Sapphire is the name of the gem-quality version of the mineral ‘corundum’. Its name derives from the Latin ‘sapphirus’ for blue....

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Jun 4, 20221 min read

Birthstone for April: Diamond

The April birthstone is diamond. Diamonds are amongst the most sought after and important gemstones, with many factors contributing to...

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Jun 4, 20221 min read

Birthstone for August: Peridot

The birthstone for August is peridot. It is known for its alluring green colour and vibrant lily pad inclusions. Peridot, chrysolite...

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Jun 1, 20222 min read

July Birthstone: Ruby

Ruby is July’s birthstone, Ruby takes its name from the Latin word ‘rubeus’ for ‘red’. Ruby is the red variety of the ‘corundum’ family,...

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May 30, 20222 min read

June Birthday. Pearl

Pearl takes its name from the Latin word ‘perna’ meaning ‘leg’ as in the shape of the mollusc which hosts the pearl whilst it grows....

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May 26, 20222 min read

Pearls in various eras

Georgian and Victorian designs Many of the pearls in Georgian jewellery are from the Pinctada radiata oyster found in the Persian Gulf,...

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May 26, 20222 min read

Pearl power

Pearls are back and sparking bidding wars in salerooms In China, as early as 2300BC, pearls were considered as gifts for royalty. In the...

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