Vintage and Antique Jewellery

 Antique rings can either be family heirlooms passed on from one generation to the next, or something that you seek out at a junk shop or an antique dealer. If there is a certain style of ring you're going for that is more classic by design then it is certainly worth having a look at antique rings as you are quite likely to get something more unique, with a little bit of history attached to it. If you have a particularly special ring that has been passed through the family this may be a great sentimental gift to give your wife as an eternity ring when the time is right. Rings given for eternity are usually gifted upon the first child's birth or when you reach a significant milestone anniversary. There are several main types of eternity rings and you may well find an antique ring that is the style you are after, especially if you go for a classic rather than contemporary design.  The main types are a full, half or tri-diamond arrangement. With a full arrangement the gemstones,...

 Generally, the emerald is considered a lucky stone for those who are born on the fifth, fourteenth or twenty-third of a month. This stone is associated with the number five. The lucky stone for those who have a strong influence of planet Mercury in their horoscopes is emerald. The finest quality emeralds in the world originate from Columbia. Normally emeralds have different hues like yellowish-green, bluish-green and so forth. However, the main colour is still green. Emeralds belong to the group of precious gemstones that include rubies, diamonds and sapphires. Not surprisingly, they are sold based on size and the four "Cs": cut, colour, clarity and crystal. When it comes to pricing, size and colour play a key role. Emeralds may seem fragile. But, in reality, they are strong stones. Men are usually rough in their daily activities. Therefore, even men can wear emerald rings without worrying about serious damage to the stones. An engagement is a special occasion in anyone'...

There is something very special about antique jewellery and that is that for all intents and purposes every piece is unique. The same thing applies to many things which are antique because they were created in the days before mass production.  A piece of antique jewellery is a one-off and you can be certain that nobody has a piece exactly the same as the one that you buy, whereas if you buy a piece of jewellery from one of the big jeweller's chains - while it might look excellent - you know that there is another one exactly the same in their other stores because they have been mass-produced. This brings us to another point and that is that if you are looking for  antique jewellery  there is no point in going to a chain store because they don't have any. If you think about it, this makes perfect sense. Some of the chains have 200 or 300 branches, and they are not about to let their individual managers start buying pieces of jewellery from people who walk in off the street ...

Weddings are a fairy tale coming to life, an occasion as joyous and beautiful as the jewellery worn to recreate an everlasting moment in time. With the convenience of major jewellery retailers having online stores, it has become so easy to buy wedding bands to meet couples desires and budget. Compiled is a list of the best finds of engagement rings, bands and wedding set to make things a little easier while browsing for the perfect ring. 1] This stunning bridal set is on point as fashionable and classically elegant. This princess-cut centre stone secured in a prong setting has gorgeous round cut accent stones to shine from every angle. Plus, white gold and diamonds have proven to be the most popular colour choice amongst brides-to-be. 2] Delicate and sophisticated this bridal set is ideal for free spirits or vintage styles wedding bands . The round cut centre stone accented by a cluster of diamonds is both subtle and attention-grabbing. The braided bands also provide an understated un...