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Jewellery / 16.06.2020

You've heard the term marcasite used before, but you might not be 100% sure what it is. Many people use it when they want to make vintage-inspired jewellery or home decor. It has a very old-school cool feel to it, and many fondly look at it as a piece of Old Hollywood glamour. When it comes down to it, there's actually a lot more to this trend. Courtesy of: Robert Matthew Lavinsky via Wikimedia Commons What is Marcasite? In its raw form, marcasite - sometimes referred to as "white iron pyrite" - is an iron sulfide with crystal structures similar to pyrite. In...

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Jewellery / 17.05.2020

June's Birthstone is one of the most unique gems on the market. First off, much like snowflakes, no two natural pearls are alike, even if they're from the same species of mollusc. Then, there's the fact that they come in a variety of colours, shapes and sizes. Not to mention the story of how a single pearl has 500 years of history with humans! It goes to show just how fascinating pearls are. 1. Pearls are the Only Gemstone to be Made by a Living Creature That's right! Other gemstones are found within the earth, but pearls are found inside oysters. Out...

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Jewellery / 03.04.2020

Just as we mentioned in our diamonds blog post, we're not going to skip this month's zodiac signs just because we didn't send out an April email. April's zodiac signs are too interesting to skip. While Aries and Taurus are both similar in features (so similar, that many consider Taurus to simply be a continuation of Aries), yet, they're very dissimilar to each other personality-wise. Keep reading, because we'll explain it all here! Courtesy of: Sidney Hall via Wikipedia Aries (March 20 to April 21) Last month we focused on Aries, so we won't go too into detail. If you want a full...

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Jewellery / 28.03.2020

April's birthstone has been the centre of attention for eons. Diamonds have been linked to wealth, true love, and even good health. With all this in mind, it's no wonder that the world's strongest substance has such an important role in human history. However, there is still a lot of information people don't quite know about diamonds. We've compiled a list of fast facts for you to better understand April's birthstone. That's right, while we won't be sending out an email for this month, it doesn't mean we're going to skip talking about one of our favourite gemstones! 1. Etymology The word...

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Jewellery / 24.02.2020

The Claddagh ring design has been around for years and years, but not many people know about the history and symbolism behind it. Irish Claddagh Ring Folklore The legend of the Claddagh ring goes back to Ireland during the 16th century. In the 1670s a fishing boat from the Claddagh village was captured by an Algerian pirate ship while travelling to Latin America. The entire crew, including a young man named Richard Joyce was sold into slavery. Joyce was engaged and was to be married within the same week of his capture. The wealthy goldsmith who bought Joyce had taught him the art of being a...

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Jewellery / 23.02.2020

March's birthstone may not be as popular as quartz or exciting as pearls, but it's still an amazing stone, making it one of the more underrated gemstones around. It doesn't have an extensive history with humans like amethyst or rubies, but it is very interesting to look at how aquamarine played a role in our ancestor's lives. From falling out of mermaid's treasure chests to being used as the ultimate healing stone, aquamarine is still an important stone in the jewellery industry. Keep reading if you want to know why you should appreciate this blue gem. Courtesy of: fabforgottennobility via...

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Jewellery / 21.01.2020

February's Birthstone isn't just gorgeous, it's also deeply involved in human history. From the Ancient Greeks to Modern Monarchs, amethyst has continued to capture our interest with its beauty. We've made a list of some of the most interesting and fun facts about this lovely gem that will make you admire it even more. Courtesy of: JJ Harrison via Wikipedia.org 1. Amethyst is a Quartz Amethyst is a variety of quartz, which means it's part of a collection of stones that share similar properties. Other gems in this family include citrine, rose quartz, and onyx. Courtesy of: Robert M. Lavinsky via Wikimedia.org 2....

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Jewellery / 16.01.2020

2020 barely started, but that doesn't stop jewellery trends from changing! We're predicting lots of colour, chain links, and other gorgeous designs that will have you excited to get outside and show them off (even if it's -20 below)! https://www.instagram.com/p/B0SUOMdnykY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 1. Acrylic Earrings Essentially, acrylic is a sturdy plastic that allows for colourful and unique shapes when it comes to making jewellery. It's fairly durable and is sure to last quite some time as long as it's taken care of. It's great for people who like to have a larger colour palette and more designs to wear. https://www.instagram.com/p/B00DhjAHEyx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 2. Recycled Jewellery This is one of the...

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