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Colour is Key

Posted: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 - 14:20pm

In the current economic climate, we see colour start to dominate, bold and exciting statement pieces take the spotlight. This trend comes through in all areas from Jewellery through to Interior... (read more)

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Coutts London Jewellery Week - June 09

Posted: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 - 14:20pm

Always interesting with a wide array of different events and exhibitions, the Treasures Exhibition was attended which gave an insight to exciting new talent. This exhibition highlighted the skill of... (read more)

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New Designers

Posted: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 - 14:17pm

This is a really exciting time of the year as designers submit their final presentations and start to put out feelers, looking to move into commercial environment. Studio Edge have been in... (read more)

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Introducing Vivienne Becker

Posted: Wed, 11 Mar 2009 - 10:12am

VIVIENNE BECKER is a jewellery historian, award-winning journalist and author of several books on the history of jewellery design. A Contributing Editor to the Financial Times' How To Spend It... (read more)

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Necklines

Posted: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 - 10:04am

Do you have a beautiful necklace that you never wear because it doesn’t seem to go with anything? Or a particular dress that yearns for a pendant, but you’re just not sure what will suit it?... (read more)

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Price Per Wear

Posted: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 - 10:03am

These days we all think before we spend - especially when we’re spending on what the economists call ‘discretionary items.’ But there are good reasons for buying what you really love when it... (read more)

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Spring Fashion

Posted: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 - 10:03am

Looking out of my window today, it’s hard to believe that spring is just round the corner, but it won’t be long – we hope – until the sunshine arrives. I often get asked whether jewellery is... (read more)

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Investment Pieces

Posted: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 - 10:02am

There’s a growing trend at the moment for classic, enduring items that people can hand on to future generations. Of course, for some people that might mean an iconic piece of furniture or a premium... (read more)

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Gold

Posted: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 - 10:01am

I’m very pleased to see that gold is making a big comeback, with fashionistas falling in love again with all things rich and luxurious.

There’s nothing as glamorous as gold, and... (read more)

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The Creative Process

Posted: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 - 10:00am

One of the things that excites me most about creating jewellery is the way that each individual piece 'comes to life.' It can be a long process, but one I enjoy going through over and over again. (read more)

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A Brief History of Pearls

Posted: Wed, 04 Mar 2009 - 08:59am

Pearls have been synonymous with rarity and beauty from ancient times. As far back as 2000 BC, they were detailed in China as gifts to and from Royalty. When the first explorers reached the Americas,... (read more)

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Diamond Clarity Explained

Posted: Wed, 04 Mar 2009 - 08:59am

Although most people assume that diamonds are transparent and pure, they actually occur in many different hues and colours from orange and pink through to shimmering blues. Most diamonds that are of... (read more)

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Pearl Grading

Posted: Wed, 04 Mar 2009 - 08:58am

Unlike for diamonds, there’s no industry-wide system of grading pears. This means that it can be difficult for buyers to understand exactly what quality of pearl they’re getting. When it comes to... (read more)

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