If you’ve come across some jewellery and aren’t sure whether it’s real gold, then we would recommend taking it to a certified jeweler. If that’s not an option, follow our three handy tips below. Look for discolouration – Fake gold will show discolouration in areas which receive a lot of friction. If you see that the gold is wearing off, then the piece in question may be gold plated. Bite […]
Why pay to have your jewellery cleaned, when you can easily do it yourself? If you’re not confident in your abilities, then read this easy 4 step process. Rinse your silver jewellery in warm water. Blot the jewellery dry with a cloth. Use a silver-cleaning cloth by rubbing the separate pieces gently. You can use a back and forth motion or an up and down motion. Avoid rubbing circularly. Clean […]
Are your items of gold jewellery full of scratches? Maybe it’s time you get the items polished. The only issue with polishing gold is that a tiny layer of surface will be removed, so you must make sure not to polish your jewellery too often. We usually recommend that you polish your gold jewellery maximum twice a year. But if you have items such as rings which you do not […]
The age old debate of how much one should spend on engagement ring goes on. It’s hard enough to make the decision to stay committed to someone for the rest of your life, let alone deciding how much you should spend on a ring which isn’t intended for you! Let’s go by the traditional rule that one should spend three months salary on an engagement ring. This is known as […]
Tribal jewellery hasn’t been quite so popular over the past few years, and it has been a long time since we said good bye to African beads and surfer necklaces, however the trend is now coming back. Megan Fox was recently pictured sporting tribal necklaces and bracelets, and she showed just how great these items can look with everyday outfits. The tribal look is all about wearing multiple necklaces and […]
There are many ‘rules’ spoken about when it comes to engagement rings, and one of the most famous is that the man must buy his bride to be a ring that costs “one month’s salary”. It is part of tradition, but now the amount spent should be more along the lines of three weeks rather than one month, while many people spend well under the desired amount. Some women will […]