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11 Aug

Caring for your Jewellery on Holiday

August 11, 2024
Posted by Annie Ruthven Taggart
Ask Annie, beaches, celebration jewellery, holidays, jewellery care, Jewellery design, pebbles

Tips for taking your jewellery on holiday. Why does tarnishing happen at all? -Tarnishing primarily happens due to chemical reactions between metals and the environment. -Metals like silver, copper, and brass are particularly susceptible to tarnishing...

15 Aug

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Wedding Anniversary Jewellery

August 21, 2023
Posted by Annie Ruthven Taggart
celebration jewellery, Jewellery design, wedding anniversary, wedding gemstones

Wedding anniversary gemstones have traditionally been used to mark and celebrate key milestones during a marriage to symbolise commitment and longevity. The custom of presenting these gifts originated in Germany during Medieval times when...

24 Feb

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All you need to know about Birthstones.

February 24, 2022
Posted by Annie Ruthven Taggart

Where did the idea of birthstones originate? The concept of birthstones finds its roots way back in the King James version of the Bible in the book of Exodus transcribed between 400-600 BC where Aaron,...

30 Nov

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Choosing the perfect diamond.

November 30, 2021
Posted by Annie Ruthven Taggart

So why are diamonds so special? Diamonds are made entirely of carbon and are formed naturally from extreme temperatures and pressure beneath the earth’s crust, consequently no two diamonds are the same. It is also...

17 Oct

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Fun facts about pearls and how to tell if they are fake or real !!

October 17, 2021
Posted by Annie Ruthven Taggart

Pearls have been worn and treasured for thousands of years right back to Roman times when they had a rich and deep history. The oldest pearl ever discovered was in The United Arab Emirates...

11 Sep

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How to restore your jewellery to its original elegance?

September 16, 2021
Posted by Annie Ruthven Taggart

If you have any particular jewellery problems you would like help with, EMAIL ME and I will get back to you. Also get your friends to SIGN UP to my Newsletter to share in...