Understanding Jewellery
It is said that the things you are passionate about are not random. Helen lives by this truism. Her role as a jewellery specialist [...]
Hallmarking and Dealers Notice
For The Jewel Matcher Helen, her role is all about best practise and upholding standards. This is completed embodied in the principles of hallmarking, [...]
Sentiment and Symbolism in Jewellery
Throughout the ages jewellery has been chosen to mark sentiment and occasion. Today, there is a revived interest in craftsmanship, adornment and the reassurance [...]
January Birthstone – Garnet
A Victorian Garnet And Diamond Flower Pendant Image Credit: Bentley & Skinner The name garnet comes from the Latin word ‘granatus’ [...]
February Birthstone – Amethyst
Amethyst is a variety of quartz containing iron, which produces a colour varying from an intense deep purple to a light violet or lilac. [...]
March Birthstone – Aquamarine
Aquamarine belongs to the beryl family of gemstones, along with emerald and morganite. The colour range of aquamarine is very narrow – from pastel [...]
