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Tag: history
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Platinum Jubilee Hallmark Reinstated
Platinum Jubilee Hallmark Reinstated Last week I wrote about the withdrawal of the Platinum Jubilee Hallmark. The mark to commemorate the 70 year reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was withdrawn as a mark of respect upon her death. There have been calls however, myself among them, to keep the hallmark for the duration of…
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Amethyst ~ The February Birthstone
Amethyst ~ The February Birthstone. Of all the gemstones that we work with (and that’s a lot!) Amethyst is one of the most popular. It’s distinctive purple colour is a firm favourite with jewellery and gemstone lovers everywhere but did you know that Amethyst can be found in colours other than purple? Read on to…
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Adorn Answers – What is Pewter?
Adorn Answers – What is Pewter? The venerable alloy of pewter is made of 92% tin. Copper and antimony harden it and enhance casting. During most of the 20th century the tin used to make pewter was mined in Cornwall. Majestic granite steam engine houses dominated the landscape. Today, sadly, Cornish tin mining is no…
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Connemara Marble
History Dreaming of the green and rolling hills of Ireland? Connemara Marble may be the jewellery that you’ve always wanted but never heard of! Typically green in colour, Connemara Marble is a rare form of marble found in Connemara, Ireland. Formed when limestone is heated under pressure, deposits date back 600 million years. Connemara marble…
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Derbyshire Blue John
There are so many things that we love about living in Derbyshire. The people are friendly, the countryside is beautiful, there are lots of towns to shop and explore and you can be by the sea in a couple of hours. We’re also lucky to have our very own gemstone, Derbyshire Blue John. Found in…
