Why Are Diamonds So Hard?
Diamonds are one of the hardest naturally occurring materials on earth. Find out what makes them so hard, and what this means when it comes to jewellery.
White vs Yellow vs Rose Gold: What’s the Difference?
If you’re shopping for a new engagement ring, you’ll need to know the differences between rose gold vs yellow gold vs white gold. Discover the colours of gold.
Who is Paloma Picasso?
Discover Paloma Picasso, jewellery designer for Tiffany and daughter of famed French artist, Pablo Picasso. Learn about her life and signature jewellery.
A Guide to Victorian Jewellery (1837 – 1901)
What is Victorian Style Jewellery? Victorian era jewellery includes any pieces of jewellery that was produced during Queen Victoria’s...
List of Vintage Jewellery Designers
Use our list of vintage jewellery makers to help identify who created your vintage and costume jewellery. Also discover the dates and places of origin.
A Guide to Retro Jewellery (1930s – 1940s)
Referring to jewellery designed in the 1930s and 1940s, many historians and experts agree that the Retro period was...
Let’s Talk about Jade
The term jade is Spanish in origin and goes back to the Spanish conquest of South America but Jade itself was first known to man about 8,000 years ago. A...
What’s the Difference Between Costume and Fine Jewellery?
What makes a piece of jewellery feel distinguished? Whether it’s the history of a piece, or the craftsmanship of...