by Laura Jo | Adorn Answers
Adorn Answers ~ what is a hallmark? What Are Hallmarks? A Guide to Understanding the Tradition of Marking Precious Metals in the UK If you’ve ever bought or inherited a piece of precious jewellery, you might have noticed a small set of symbols or stamps on the item....
by Laura Jo | Adorn Answers
In this blog, Adorn Answers ~ who are the IGI? Discover the International Gemological Institute (IGI): Your Trusted Partner in Gemstone CertificationWhen it comes to buying or selling fine jewellery, having confidence in the quality of your gemstones is crucial....
by Laura Jo | Adorn Answers
Adorn Answers ~ What is Amber? Beautiful, mysterious and enduringly popular, we have many different designs which feature Amber. Often incorrectly referred to as a gemstone, in this blog we’ll take a closer look and answer the question, what is amber? How is...
by Laura Jo | Adorn Answers, Engagement Ring Styles
Trend Alert ~ Hidden Halo Engagement Rings Newly Engaged or considering a refresh for your Engagement Ring? In today’s blog we’ll have a closer look at the trend of the ‘hidden halo’ and discover why it could make your Engagement Ring extra...
by Laura Jo | Adorn Answers
Adorn Answers ~ what are lab grown diamonds? Today in our ever popular ‘Adorn Answers’ series ( she writes, modestly) we’ll have a closer look at lab grown diamonds. Lab Grown diamonds have experienced a surge in popularity over the last year. Our...
by Laura Jo | Adorn Answers, In Love with Jewellery
Adorn Answers ~ What is Marcasite Jewellery? What is Marcasite Jewellery and how do we care for it? My love of vintage style can often be seen in the jewellery collections which I curate for Adorn. The epitome of 1920s style for me is our Marcasite collection....