If you have some beautiful vintage jewellery that is broken or not currently wearable, you may be wondering about the best way to get it repaired. Here are some tips.  Get the repairs done early If you notice that you have a loose stone or sticky clasp on a valued piece of jewellery, it is a good idea to get it checked earlier rather than later. Many repairs are much simpler when they are done earlier.

Going vintage when looking for a watch is an exciting and enriching experience. It is an easy way of learning the evolution that these devices have gone through over the years to become the high-tech devices that you see around today. You can learn a few things about the engineering of the watches. A good example is how significant events in the world such as the great economic depression in the 1930s or the world wars shaped the thinking and methods of watch engineers.

When items such as jewellery are stolen, it is not just the financial loss that can be devastating, but the emotional upset of losing items of great sentimental value can be just as traumatic.  If you are unlucky enough to lose an item of jewellery or have it stolen, you'll need to be confident that your insurance policy has you adequately covered for replacement purposes.  Here is how a professional jewellery valuer can help to ensure that you get the best deal.

Diamond rings are the quintessential choice when you plan to propose to your partner, but with so many styles, cuts, colours and materials, it can be daunting for prospective grooms to get it right. Unless you're going with your partner to pick out the ring of her choice, you'll want the surprise proposal to be perfect. This guide will help you with tactics to choose the perfect diamond for your traditional bride at the jeweller.

When it comes to choosing a handmade diamond ring, it's so important to consider what shape of diamond cut, setting and band style suits the wearer's individual hand and finger shape.  A handmade diamond ring is something that you'll treasure forever, and the right design can be extremely flattering. Here are some guidelines to help you make the right choice. Small hands and big hands As a general rule, a single, small solitaire stone could get lost on a large hand, whereas complicated designs containing many stones and a large setting can easily overwhelm a smaller hand.