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Goldsmiths Have a Strong Set of Skills
The techniques employed by goldsmiths have changed very little down the centuries. Goldsmiths are, put simply, the people who largely work with gold in order to make jewellery. They usually work with other precious metals, too, but gold is their… Read more.
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Great Designers
Great design is timeless. Even if it is not in fashion, great design produces a sense of wellbeing, of satisfaction and yes, real pleasure on being viewed, held or used. Design is a mix of function and aesthetic. The practical and the pleasurable.… Read more.
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Fathers Day...Its a Dad thing...
Father’s Day has been around since 1908, when Mrs Grace Golden Clayton wanted to commemorate the death of 208 miners in a disaster in Monongah, West Virgina. While this was the first, it wasn’t held again the next year, and Father’s… Read more.
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The Round Brilliant is the King of Diamond Cuts
Cutting diamonds into a particular shape has been practised since the Middle Ages when artisans in Germany decided diamonds were a tad blemished in their natural state and needed some extra sparkle. Fast forward over 600 years and there is one… Read more.
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Van Cleef and Arpels
What do you think makes a great jewellery designer? Is it the pure design, or the opportunity to get their work displayed in stores. Is it craftsmanship or a brilliant eye? Do they start in market stalls, or sell to their friends at coffee parties?… Read more.
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Jewellery O Clock....
Time is a challenging topic. It has tested the minds of great scientists, artists, mathematicians and even Dr Who. There are hours that drag and days that fly past and as we get older time seems to move more quickly, and what were at school, long hot… Read more.
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Ideas for fathers day five reasons to party like its mothers day
When is father’s day? A question that only a select few seem to know the answer to each year. (It’s Sunday 19th June by the way or last Sunday for those that forgot). When it comes to being spoiled by their offspring, dads are often… Read more.
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Mens wedding rings. Confessions of a man who likes wearing one
There are many, many men out there who choose not to wear a wedding ring when they get married. For obvious reasons we can't understand why! So here are some reasons why we think that men wearing wedding rings is a great idea. The monetary value of… Read more.
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Hamilton
Hamilton was founded in 1892 Lancaster, USA. Hamilton watches combine the American spirit with the unrivalled precision of the latest Swiss movements and technologies. Known for its innovative design, Hamilton has a strong foothold in Hollywood,… Read more.
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Ice watch
Although the Ice Watch brand is only 3 years old, it started in just 2007, it has rapidly propelled itself to be one of the newest yet leading brands on the watch market, with their low cost, designer watches appealing to all ages and hundreds of… Read more.
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Frederique Constant
Frederique Constant was established in its current form in 1988. Aletta Bax and Peter Stas launched their first collection in 1992, comprising six models fitted with Swiss movements and assembled by a watchmaker in Geneva. Frederique Constant is… Read more.
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Links of London 2012 Collection
With 205 participating nations, 10.8 million tickets and a potential global TV audience for both Olympic and Paralympic Games of four billion, London is preparing to host the greatest sporting events on earth. Ever since London won the bid to host… Read more.
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Bracelets the most versatile accessory
Is the bracelet the most versatile piece of jewellery? Its wealth of purpose suggests the answer is yes. Bracelet Styles The bracelet is a stylish fashion accessory for men and women alike. For women it can act as an adornment to styles ranging… Read more.
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Advice about shopping for diamonds
Throughout the years there have been many songs and artists which have name-checked and referenced gems and precious metals with diamonds and gold in particular appearing to be the firm favourites.… Read more.
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Maurice Lacroix Watches
Maurice Lacroix,a comparatively young watch brand, can alreadylook back on a remarkable series of innovative developments. Since the beginning of the 1990’s the brand has been concentrating on the development of attractive, surprising… Read more.
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The 1840s was a colourful time in dress and jewellery
If you’ve a penchant for a gold set pendant-brooch, ringlets in your hair or layers of flounced petticoats and bustles, your style may just have been ideal for early Victorian society. The early Victorian era from the 1830’s onwards saw… Read more.
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10 facts you might not know about diamonds
Some diamond facts to accompany any diamond purchase, or just impress your friends... 1) The diamond is a crystalline form of carbon that is the hardest of all the natural substances. 2) A diamonds structure results from the way it was crystallized… Read more.
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Why Choose Beaverbrooks
We're proud of all our diamond rings All diamonds in our main collection are of G colour, si1 clarity to ensure exceptional brilliance. That's why each diamond over £500 comes with our diamond certificate and assurance of quality. Shop our… Read more.
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Beaverbrooks Gift Cards
Beaverbrooks gift cards are available to purchase online between the values of £10 and £5,000. Buy a gift card You can also check your gift card balance online. Check your Balance Read more.
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Golden Ticket
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Jewellery and Watch protection
About our Jewellery & Watch Protection Service We offer all customers a fantastic Jewellery and Watch Protection Service to give you complete peace of mind when shopping with us. We know that every piece of Beaverbrooks jewellery and watch is… Read more.
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Gold
Since the beginning of history. Gold has occurred as nuggets or grains in rocks, underground "veins" and in alluvial deposits, these are sediments of gold that have been deposited by a river or other form of running water. Gold has always been… Read more.
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Buddha to Buddha
Buddha to Buddha is no longer available to purchase online. Shop Jewellery Read more.
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Philip Watch
This Brand is no longer available online Shop Watches Read more.
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