Carl Fabergé's work has always delighted and fascinated people and has his place in the history of art as an exceptionally creative artist / jeweller.Read more about Fabergé
Cufflinks, whether they're cuff buttons, flats, chain links, snappers, kum-
aparts or one-piece links, are elegant accessories that lend a sparkle to
any suit or formal wear.Read more about The history of cufflinks
Sheffield Silverware, and the entire history of the metal industry in
Sheffield, can be traced back to one thing - Sheffield cutlery. As early
as the 14th century Sheffield was becoming famous for its craft. Chaucer
refers to a "Sheffield thwitel" - a type of knife - in the Canterbury tales
and the inventory of items kept in the Tower of London in 1394 included a
Sheffield cutlery knife.Read more about Sheffield Silverware
Carriage clocks were originally designed to be carried, or in other words portable. An essential and fashionable part of upper class luggage, these miniature timekeepers became popular in 19th century France and were commissioned by the very wealthy. The very wealthy travelled, of course, by carriage. The predecessor of traditional carriage clocks was known as the travelling clock and was more crudely made, dating as far back as the 15th century, and occasionally appearing in paintings of the time alongside important or wealthy figures. The modern day carriage clock we now recognise can be dated back to approximately 1796, Napoleon being one of the first to own one. Most antique pieces, however, were produced in the 19th and early 20th century, the few English examples emerging from makers in London.Read more about Carriage Clocks
Arthur Price of England is one of the country's leading cutlers and silversmiths with two Royal Warrants and a reputation for quality which has spread around the world.Read more about Arthur Price of England
Weddings take a lot of organising. First of all you have to decide on what ceremony to have and where, who to invite, what dresses and suits are to be worn, which photographer, where to hold the reception not to mention what rings to have. Here is some history followed by some tips for choosing the right rings.Read more about Weddings
Historically, silver is first mentioned in the Bible in the time of Abram, were in the book of Genesis, Chapter XIII, 2, "Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver and gold."Read more about The History of Silver
It is not surprising that historical sources cannot agree on the precise date that gold was first used. One states that gold's recorded discovery occurred circa 6000 B.C. Another mentions that the pharaohs and temple priests used the relic metal for adornment in ancient Egypt circa 3000 B.C. However, it is curious to note that the early Egyptian's medium of exchange was not gold but barley. The first use of gold as money in 700 B.C. is claimed by the citizens of the Kingdom of Lydia (western Turkey). Surely, you remember the kingdom of the famous fortune seeking King Croesus - circa 550 B.C.Read more about The History of Gold
The appeal of Halcyon Days Enamels lies in their superb quality and in the association with the 18th century - an age of great style and elegance. Their imaginative designs are frequently inspired by artefacts in famous museums - we worked closely with the Victoria & Albert museum and the British Museum in London, the Smithsonian institute in Washington, the Art Institute of Chicago among other renowned international artistic organisations. Read more about An Introduction to Halcyon Days Enamels
Perhaps the best-recognised gem in the world, the Hope is a 45.52 carat, antique cushion-cut blue diamond mounted in a pendant surrounded by smaller white diamonds. Originally discovered in India, it became part of the French crown jewels. Stolen during the French Revolution, it was recut in London and acquired by the banker Henry Philip Hope.Read more about The 'Hope' Diamond
When customers buy Arthur Price of England cutlery, they are doing so because they want something better than the cheap alternative products that are available today. These products, because of their relatively low prices, tend to be sold by little more than a 'self service' process.Read more about Cutlery
The word 'cutlery' and 'cutler' means knife and the cutlery industry was originally only concerned with knives.Read more about Cutlery
Hallmarks are one of the oldest forms of guarantee there is. Since 1300 any silver that met the required standard laid down by law has been marked. The system developed so that in the event of a fraud, the person responsible for making or testing the silver could be traced and punished. Seven hundred years ago the punishment was execution.Read more about Hallmarks