While getting married is typically thought of as the most memorable occasion in any young girl’s life, the important celebrations start long before walking down the aisle. Different milestones matter to different children and families, but one that retains its value across generations is a baby girl’s christening. This beautiful ceremony marks the beginning of […]
Throughout any boy’s life, there are a number of incredibly special occasions. From starting school all the way up to graduation, these milestones bring family and loved ones together to reflect on the wonderful young life and all that they might achieve. However, long before a child steps into formal education, their Christian faith is […]
Graduation season is well and truly upon us, and if your loved one is moving onto the next stage of their life this summer, you will likely be hunting for a special way to mark the occasion. Gifting money can be tempting, but graduation celebrations provide an opportunity to present the student in your life […]
Unsure what to buy a young baby to mark their christening? Silver is a beautiful, traditional choice for christening gifts, and here’s our guide to some time-honoured favourites. Why do we give silver christening gifts? The tradition of giving silver at christenings comes from the days when silver acted as currency, and so was a […]
We all love displaying our favourite photographs, and most homes have a proud gallery of family portraits. Ever since the days of the Ancient Egyptians, we’ve been framing pictures to protect, enhance, and simply show them off! A silver photo frame looks perfect with practically every picture. Classic yet contemporary, eye-catching yet subtle, sterling silver […]
At Bonds, we love the exquisite enamel boxes from Halcyon Days. This one in particular has really captivated us, as it captures a moment from one of the nation’s best-loved stories: Peter Pan. A story that never grows old… Peter Pan was created by Scottish writer J M Barrie. Peter, a boy who “never grows […]
Halcyon Days crafted a beautiful enamel box to mark the 60th anniversary of VE Day; and we have a limited stock of this exquisite box available. Let’s lift the lid on this lovely little commemorative piece… The VE Day enamel box The VE Day limited edition enamel box celebrates that momentous day, 8 May 1945, […]
It’s time to embrace the pocket watch again. Increasingly popular with everyone from horologists to fashionistas, a pocket watch makes a real style statement – but in an elegantly discreet way. If you haven’t already thought about buying a pocket watch, here are some excellent reasons why this old-time charmer is becoming the timepiece of […]
Enamelling in its various forms was used as long ago as 3000BC as a decorative tool to embellish the work of the goldsmith, reaching popularity in England in the eighteenth century. Enamel boxes from the Georgian period are highly collectable and are sought-after pieces, first used by the aristocracy and socialites to contain snuff for […]
Halcyon Days The Eightieth Birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth ll Enamel Box 11-8224 This magnificent gold-embellished enamel box is a tribute to Her Majesty The Queen on her 80th birthday. Born on 21st April 1926 to the Duke and Duchess of York, the future King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, she ascended the throne on […]
