by Laura Jo | In Love with Jewellery, Jewellery History & Heritage, News, Royal Jewellery
The King Charles III coronation hallmark has been announced. You know how excited I get about hallmarks! I’m delighted today that the Assay Offices of the UK announced a new commemorative hallmark which has been designed to celebrate the coronation of our King...
by Laura Jo | Jewellery History & Heritage
Platinum Jubilee Hallmark Withdrawn As a mark of respect to HRH Queen Elizabeth II, the Assay Office has announced the immediate withdrawal of the commemorative Platinum Jubilee Hallmark. A commemorative mark is a hallmark which celebrates major events. Recent...
by Laura Jo | In Love with Jewellery, Jewellery History & Heritage, Royal Jewellery
When asked to think of an iconic jewellery look, perhaps one of the first pieces that springs to mind is the seven strand pearl and sapphire choker that belonged to Princess Diana. A wedding gift from Queen Elizabeth ~ The Queen Mother, the piece started life as a...
by Laura Jo | In Love with Jewellery, Jewellery History & Heritage
Married in a secret ceremony in a beautiful floor length white dress with lace cut outs by designer Christos Costarellos. Carrie Symonds boho style shone through with barefoot photos and hay bales in the garden of Number 10. A noted campaigner for eco issues,...
by Laura Jo | Jewellery History & Heritage, Royal Jewellery, Royal Weddings
One of the things I love most about jewellery is that it tells a story. Even the simplest of pieces can remind you of a country walk or a day at the seaside . Imagine though, the stories that Royal Jewels tell… HRH Princess Beatrice married her beau Edoardo...