by Laura Jo | In Love with Jewellery
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...
by Laura Jo | Adorn Answers
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...
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...
by Laura Jo | In Love with Jewellery
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...
by Laura Jo | In Love with Jewellery
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,...