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Redesigning Jewellery – A Royal Tradition

The term ‘upcycling’ is trending as people search for creative ways to fill their time in the middle of the pandemic. The idea of ‘repurposing’ fine jewellery and in particular precious jewels has, in fact, been a tradition adopted by Royal houses for centuries.  This article follows the remarkable journey of just one jewel that …

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Signet rings – from ancient Egypt to 21st Century Hong Kong

Signet rings are surging in popularity for both men and women in Hong Kong. Once seen as exclusive to elite families and secret societies, designer signet rings are now a fashionable assertion of an individual. In English, the word signet is derived from the Latin word ‘signum’, which means ‘sign’ or ‘mark’. Signet rings typically …

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A Tropical Autumn Night- Harrow Gala Dinner Sponsorship

A lovely evening was spent by Haywards representatives at this years Harrow School gala dinner. With some lovely diamond earrings donated for the lucky draw and jewellery up for bids at the auction, the night was a splendid success. A warm thank you to the organizers and congratulations to all the prize winners!        …

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The Meaning and History of Sapphire

The Meaning and History of Sapphire.  The sapphire is the birthstone for the month of September. The name sapphire is derived from the Latin word ““saphirus” and the Greek word “sapheiros,” both meaning blue. Some also believe that the name sapphire is derived from its association with the planet Saturn. Sapphire is a precious gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum. It …

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Sapphire- September’s Dazzling Birthstone

Sapphire, the birthstone of September, is most desired in its pure, rich blue colour but is available in almost every colour including pink, yellow and green. In the Middle Ages the gem was believed to protect those close to you from harm and also represented loyalty and trust. Sapphires are among the most durable naturally …

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What To Look For When Purchasing Sapphire Jewellery

Sapphires are cut from the mineral corundum and although they are almost always associated as being blue, they can actually come in a variety of natural colours including pink, purple, green, white and black. The only colour of corundum not called sapphire is red, which are rubies. Sapphires come in a broad range of quality …

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When Is The Best Time To Purchase A Diamond Ring? – A Look Into Industry Insider Opinions

Finding the perfect engagement ring is no easy task. With the overwhelming amount of advice available on the internet today, it is very easy to follow misguided or even untrue advice. An in depth survey created by Beyond4cs.com looks into the timing of purchasing a diamond. Is there really a moment during the year when …

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Gala Dinners and Lunches- A Lovely Way to Support Local Charities and Organisations

One of the many things we do at Haywards is proudly support some of the local organisations in and around Hong Kong.  From larger charities to smaller foundations and events, raising money for a cause is always high on our agenda. This past May Haywards had a chance to participate in some great events each …

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How To Buy An Engagement Ring

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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To Match or Not To Match? – Wedding Bands

For some couples, wedding bands by definition should be a perfect his and hers match for each other. And that is fair enough. However, at Haywards we have seen an increasing number of our clients are looking for ring designs that suit their own taste. Many brides-to-be would like to have a wedding ring to …

  • Redesigning Jewellery – A Royal Tradition

    The term ‘upcycling’ is trending as people search for creative ways to fill their time in the middle of the pandemic. The idea of ‘repurposing’ fine jewellery and in particular precious jewels has, in fact, been a tradition adopted by Royal houses for centuries.  This article follows the remarkable journey of just one jewel that …

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  • Signet rings – from ancient Egypt to 21st Century Hong Kong

    Signet rings are surging in popularity for both men and women in Hong Kong. Once seen as exclusive to elite families and secret societies, designer signet rings are now a fashionable assertion of an individual. In English, the word signet is derived from the Latin word ‘signum’, which means ‘sign’ or ‘mark’. Signet rings typically …

    More
  • A Tropical Autumn Night- Harrow Gala Dinner Sponsorship

    A lovely evening was spent by Haywards representatives at this years Harrow School gala dinner. With some lovely diamond earrings donated for the lucky draw and jewellery up for bids at the auction, the night was a splendid success. A warm thank you to the organizers and congratulations to all the prize winners!        …

    More
  • The Meaning and History of Sapphire

    The Meaning and History of Sapphire.  The sapphire is the birthstone for the month of September. The name sapphire is derived from the Latin word ““saphirus” and the Greek word “sapheiros,” both meaning blue. Some also believe that the name sapphire is derived from its association with the planet Saturn. Sapphire is a precious gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum. It …

    More
  • Sapphire- September’s Dazzling Birthstone

    Sapphire, the birthstone of September, is most desired in its pure, rich blue colour but is available in almost every colour including pink, yellow and green. In the Middle Ages the gem was believed to protect those close to you from harm and also represented loyalty and trust. Sapphires are among the most durable naturally …

    More
  • What To Look For When Purchasing Sapphire Jewellery

    Sapphires are cut from the mineral corundum and although they are almost always associated as being blue, they can actually come in a variety of natural colours including pink, purple, green, white and black. The only colour of corundum not called sapphire is red, which are rubies. Sapphires come in a broad range of quality …

    More
  • When Is The Best Time To Purchase A Diamond Ring? – A Look Into Industry Insider Opinions

    Finding the perfect engagement ring is no easy task. With the overwhelming amount of advice available on the internet today, it is very easy to follow misguided or even untrue advice. An in depth survey created by Beyond4cs.com looks into the timing of purchasing a diamond. Is there really a moment during the year when …

    More
  • Gala Dinners and Lunches- A Lovely Way to Support Local Charities and Organisations

    One of the many things we do at Haywards is proudly support some of the local organisations in and around Hong Kong.  From larger charities to smaller foundations and events, raising money for a cause is always high on our agenda. This past May Haywards had a chance to participate in some great events each …

    More
  • How To Buy An Engagement Ring

    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 …

    More
  • To Match or Not To Match? – Wedding Bands

    For some couples, wedding bands by definition should be a perfect his and hers match for each other. And that is fair enough. However, at Haywards we have seen an increasing number of our clients are looking for ring designs that suit their own taste. Many brides-to-be would like to have a wedding ring to …

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