Trends | Druzy Jewellery

Druzy is the rough, glittery, and sugar-like effect featured in the below image. It is basically tiny little crystals that grow over minerals and stones over millions of years. There are so many types of Druzy crystals as there are so many minerals and variations that these beautiful Druzy stones can be formed. Each stone boasts a variety of different characteristics; such as, colour, shape, size and cuts.

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A Look Through Art Deco History & The Trafalgar Jewellers Collection

I’ve been wanting to write a piece about Art Deco Jewellery for a while now, and what a perfect collaboration to do it with but Trafalgar Jewellers;

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Trafalgar Jewellers proudly exhibit a huge array of stunning antique and pre-owned items such as jewellery, watches and objet d’art. I have followed their blog and Instagram for a while now and absolutely love the collection of Art Deco pieces that they present.

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Books | Coffee Table Accompaniments

 

The best kind of coffee table is the one that draws you in as you enter the room, minimalistic, stylish and with an edge of character and individuality. The books that are showcased on your coffee table say a lot about you and your interests.

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I hate to bring up the subject of ‘Christmas’ so early in the year, but I’m afraid it’s time to start making those Amazon wish lists and I for one, have the below marked up as must haves for my coffee table decorum;

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The 4 C’s | The Basics Uncovered

After working in Jewellery retail I used to assist clients in buying Jewellery that knew tones of knowledge about diamonds. However, the majority of customers only knew the very basics. By basics I mean, which styles and sizes they like aesthetically. The GIA came up with the first globally recognised standard in explaining a diamonds characteristics and quality-The 4 C’s.

I’m going to explain the 4 C’s and what they stand for in hope to give you some knowledge behind buying the perfect diamond;

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