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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A Tropical Autumn Night- Harrow Gala Dinner Sponsorship
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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 …
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Five Tips On Choosing An Engagement Ring
Choosing an engagement ring for a partner may seem like a daunting task for someone who has never purchased fine jewellery in the past. With our many years of experience in matters of the heart we’ve put together five top tips to keep in mind when choosing an engagement ring. 1. Always Keep Her In …
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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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