he tradition of wearing wedding rings goes a long way back, and is even believed to have been practiced by the ancient Egyptians! The wedding ring is traditionally worn on the fourth finger of the left hand (although certain European countries use the right hand), as this particular finger was believed to have the "vena amoris", Latin for a vein that is directly connected to the heart. Although science has proved this wrong many centuries ago, we think the ring finger and the wedding ring around it are still really important. After all, your wedding ring symbolizes the union of two people.
Read MoreAfter enjoying Bristol for 5 years, we decided to finally pack up our things and make the move South West. We have spent years travelling up and down to Cornwall, whenever we get the chance, stuck in traffic during the holidays. No longer do we have to do that journey. We are finally here, and ready to start our new lives.
Read MoreWhether you’re buying for yourself or as a gift, finding the perfect piece of jewellery can sometimes feel like an impossible task. Despite the amount of creative, beautiful, jewellery out there, sometimes you just can’t get exactly what you want.
Read MoreConscious about the damaging effect gold mining has on the environment and the miners, and want to buy responsibly? Here is a guide to your ethical gold options, and the actual differences.
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Read MoreIt’s worth reminding yourself occasionally that every ounce of gold, silver, or any other metal you choose to wear was, at one point, mined from the earth. And it’s worth knowing that this mining process can be extremely destructive.
The question is: where does that leave us in the jewellery business? And you as a conscientious jewellery buyer?
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