Did you know?

Many of the fabulous peices in Elizabeth Taylors jewellery collection were given to her by her very dear friend Michael Jackson.

 

During the second world war there was very little gold available and it started the growth of the second hand jewellery market.

 

White gold is an alloy of gold with silver or any of several other white metals. It is a pale yellow and is plated with rhodium to create a bright white finish.

 

The word carat has two totally different meanings relating to jewellery.

Relating to gemstones                  Carat  =  Weight

Relating to gold                              Carat  =  the standard

 

The tradition of using 22ct gold for wedding rings derives from the use of gold sovereigns as the raw material.

 

Less than 1% of all cut diamonds weigh 1 carat or more

 

The finest quality gemstones will look good in all light conditions.

 

A rough diamond before polishing, looks just like a pebble, in fact most people would pass one by without a glance.