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Old or New: Smart Ways to Shop for Antique Jewellery
Shopping for an antique engagement ring can be difficult if you don’t know what to look for. Knowing how to spot damaged or fake antiques could save you from purchasing a ring that’s not authentic. Look for Bad Repairs Over the years the ring has probably been repaired, but you want to make sure that faulty repairs have not damaged the wearability of the ring. When looking at the ring, check the front and back to make sure that nothing has been done to the ring that would make it difficult to wear, or that would allow for the stones to easily fall out. Know the Era Knowing the…
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Reviewed – ‘bloglife’ necklace
One of the most supportive blogger groups around is UKBloggers. Whether you are looking for advice, opportunities or even just a chat, the UK Blogger forums, through their website, Twitter and Facebook, offer all those things, and a whole lot more. As a blogger I find them invaluable, a great community to be a part of. Recently leading light of UK Bloggers, Sarah Bailey of Life in a Breakdown, had the fabulous idea to commission a series of necklaces that would appeal to bloggers. Using a range of phrases and images that bloggers would totally approve of, Sarah collaborated with Funky Laser to create a unique set of necklace designs…
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Six Handy Tips to Picking a Ring that Matches Your Lady’s Personal Style
Taste in jewellery is highly personal, as is fashion, flair, and style. When shopping for a ring that will be the perfect match for the special woman in your life, there are a number of considerations to keep in mind that will make your task infinitely easier. Asking her outright has its place but the surprise of a wonderfully suited gift makes the gesture much more pleasurable for both the giver and receiver. Six Tips for Finding the Perfect Ring Personality How would you describe your lady’s personality? Create a list of her qualities and key attributes. Is she feisty and confident, outgoing, loud, and colourful? Is she an outdoorsy…
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Christmas Gift ideas and review from Jack Wills
My latest gift guide/review deals with some fabulous products from Jack Wills. They have really upped the ante this year when it comes to great Christmas gift ideas and stocking fillers, with a range that shows variety, style and, of course, that navy and pink classic stripe design. Jack Wills is a brand I’m slightly unfamiliar with in that I obviously know the brand, but have always believed it was something for a teenage audience. This was due to the hoodies, shirts and t-shirts that were a big story for the brand. But to dismiss Jack Wills as just somewhere for casual teenage wear is to make a huge mistake,…
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T H Baker Launch Party at Grand Central Birmingham
T H Baker celebrated the launch of Grand Central Birmingham in super style, by opening a new flagship store for the city, complete with a stand-alone Pandora store next door. A great crowd turned out for the opening, enjoying a first glimpse of the store, which has an in-store jewellery technition and also stocks a pre-loved collection of Rolex watches. The store is sure to be a real destination for Birmingham’s jewellery lovers, with lots of space for looking and admiring the beautiful collections the store stocks. Thomas Sabo, Pandora, Links, Breitling, Fiorelli and Hot Diamonds are all stocked by the store, making it a paradise for jewellery magpies, and…
