Amethyst, the birthstone of February, is a variety of Quartz that carries a spectacular purple colour that ranges from a blend of deep violet and red to a lighter lilac hue. Ancient Greeks believed that the stone protected the wearer from drunkenness and enabled them to keep a balanced mindset.
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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 […]
Lockets have been around for as long as humans have been adorning themselves. They are small, intricate containers shaped like decorative items, worn by individuals to hold something valuable to them. Early versions date back to the Roman and Greek times. Lockets come in various forms, but the hinged pressed metal heart-shaped design became popular […]
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 […]
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