Those lucky enough to be born in December have three birthstones to choose from, all of them blue: Turquoise, zircon and tanzanite. Turquoise The original birthstone for December, turquoise has been revered by many ancient cultures around the world, including the...
Wearing fine jewellery is an elegant way to accessorise and add a little pop of colour or sparkle to your outfit. Sometimes, however, it can be tricky to know how to pair your jewellery with just the right kind of makeup. Whether you’re after an everyday look with a...
Our Jewellery and Asian Art Valuation Days offer a great opportunity to have your pieces appraised by an expert later this month. Fine jewellery specialist Susan Rumfitt and Asian art specialist Lee Young – both familiar faces from the BBC’s Antiques...
Sapphire is September’s birthstone and is the first focus of our new series of blogs looking at the birthstones for each month of the year. Despite its most common incarnation as a blue stone, sapphire can actually be found in a variety of colours – except for...
Buying jewellery at a gallery is very different to buying from a high street shop. Not only do the pieces available at a gallery differ from those in a store, but the experience is vastly different too. For collectors and admirers of vintage and antique jewellery,...
Pearls are riding a wave of popularity. Made newly fashionable on the catwalk, fine jewellery featuring cultured pearls is in high demand. Of course, a single-strand necklace is a must-have accessory, but there are so many other ways to wear this versatile and...
