Most men have limited exposure to fine jewellery before coming to the decision to get married. With the exception of perhaps of buying Christmas or birthday gifts, most men don’t browse jewellery stores. When a lady announces at a dinner party that ‘we are engaged!’, apart from noticing the rough size of the gem on …
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How To Buy An Engagement Ring
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Alternative Engagement Rings
The tradition of engagement rings is said to date all the way back to antiquity. Although the Egyptians and Greeks are often credited with having adopted the tradition, the history of engagement rings could only be reliably traced back to ancient Rome. Traditions regarding how an engagement ring should be worn differ across the globe. …
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Jewellery Reconstruction Step By Step
Reconstruction by Haywards Breathing new life into an outdated piece is something we love working on at Haywards. Below is a step by step info-graphic showing how we can turn some of your unworn treasures into something entirely new while keeping the sentimental value of your gems. Send us images of your jewellery pieces, let …
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Jewellery Engraving: The perfect way to personalise a gift
An engraving offers an element of personalisation and transforms a piece of jewellery into something entirely unique. The tradition of engraving dates back to prehistoric times, when various images were sculpted into rock caves or engraved into pottery and other items. In ancient times, as in modern times, people used engravings to honour their gods …
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Jewellery Reconstruction: Out with the old, In with the new…
Have you inherited any jewellery that’s tucked away in a drawer because it’s not quite your style? Or have you been given a piece of jewellery that you loved when you were first given it, but it hasn’t quite stood the fashion test of time? Or Gents, does your other half never wear that fabulous …
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