Jewellery Trends for Summer 2022
After the drab work-from-home outfits of the last couple of years, people are ready to get dressed up once again...
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Birthstone pearl: Guide to pearls
As the start of the summer season, June is a special month in itself. But for those celebrating a birthday,...
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Birthstone Emerald: Guide to emeralds
Emerald, the striking green gemstone that is not only the birthstone for May – but also the marker of a...
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Necklace length guide
Whether a beautiful set of pearls, a diamond necklace or a charming family heirloom, necklaces come in a wide range...
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Diamond: Cut, Clarity, Carat & Colour
When choosing a diamond, which of the four C’s should you focus on? With so many diamonds to choose from,...
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Aquamarine Jewellery and its Rise in Popularity
With its beautiful blue colour and dazzling shine, it’s little wonder that Aquamarine has long been a popular choice for...
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A Guide to Ring Sizing
Ring Sizing For something as precious, personal and valuable as a ring – it’s absolutely imperative the sizing is correct....
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Diamond Shapes
We are often asked “what is the best or most popular shape of diamond?” Through longevity, this has to be...
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Amethyst The Purple Gemstone
A gemstone steeped in history. Amethyst: the birthstone for February and the 33rd wedding anniversary. An intoxicatingly rich, purple gemstone...
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Why aren’t all diamonds certified?
When choosing a diamond, should you ever buy without a certificate? Well, we could argue both yes and no. Are...
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Pearls: Nature’s Natural Gems
Almost all gemstones are crystal structures formed under huge pressure, but a select few are created by Mother Nature herself....
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Aquamarine March’s Birthstone
If you’re lucky enough to have been born in March, you’re lucky to have a birthstone as lovely as aquamarine....
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Enduring Love – Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
Whether it’s Paris & Helen, Mark Anthony & Cleopatra, Dante & Beatrice or Edward & Mrs Simpson, love bonds them...
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November’s Topaz & Citrine
November has nearly finished now, and as we see the golden brown leaves covering everywhere but the trees from which...
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What Jewellery Designs will be hot this Christmas?
It’s difficult to predict which jewellery designs and styles will be the biggest Christmas bestsellers, and this year is set...
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October’s Opals
Opal is the birthstone for the month of October, along with pink tourmaline. It is also the stone given to...
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Cleaning your jewellery at home
Whilst we continue to wash our hands frequently and use hand sanitiser at every shop entrance, we mustn’t forget to...
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September’s Sapphires
It’s nearly the end of September already, and we can’t go through this month without addressing its birthstone’s biggest myth:...
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Sustainable jewellery in our 50th year
As Guilford’s oldest running independent jewellers we have, over the years, purchased many thousands of pounds of old gold, platinum...
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Emeralds: The Reasons Why I Love Them
It’s finally May, and the trees are now almost full of leaves; bright and vibrant greens of many shades. Perhaps...
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