The most romantic gemstones for Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is a calendar date steeped in tradition and history, and one of the most beloved elements of this day are the vintage motifs passed down through the generations....
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Topaz - The Birthstone of November
Topaz, the birthstone of November, is a bit of a chameleon as it is practically colourless in its most common form. Although topaz can be found naturally in a wide...
The Golden Age of Hollywood Glamour
The period from the 1920s to the 1960s is widely regarded as Hollywood's golden age. At the time, American film production companies like MGM, Paramount, and Warner Bros., among others,...
Pearl Connoisseurs - The Worlds Most Notable Pearl Lovers
Gone are the days when pearls were mainly worn by your grandmother, as individuals of all ages are once again enjoying wearing pearls. In recent years pearls have made a...
International Women’s Day: An Interview With The Wonderful Women at Powells
International Womens day is a day that commemorates the great achievements made by women from all over the world, breaking the bias to work towards a world that is equal,...
Jewellery From The Peaky Blinders
Since the hit show Peaky Blinders first aired in 2013, there is no denying the profound influence the show has had on modern fashion worn by men today. Although the...
How To Sustainably Dispose of Your Unwanted Jewellery
When it comes to jewellery, there may be a variety of reasons why you are considering getting rid of some pieces. Perhaps the items you previously bought did not stand...
GIA 4C's Diamond Guide
The Quality of a Diamond The quality of a diamond is determined by a number of different methods including the famous 4Cs of diamond grading (Cut, Colour, Clarity and Carat...
Are You Investing in the Right Vintage Pieces?
We all know fashion trends tend to circle back every couple of years and 2021 was no exception. It was the year we saw trends from the early 2000’s come...
Audrey Hepburn: Jewellery Fashion Icon
The 1961 Truman Capote adaptation of Breakfast at Tiffany’s is a Hollywood classic, loved and cherished by many. The Oscar-winning film introduced us to what is now considered timeless fashion classics such as the thick framed sunglasses and the slinky black Givenchy dress worn by Audrey...
Vintage Jewellery & Sustainability
When it comes to sustainability, for many, the environmental damaged caused by fast fashion comes to mind. Although this may be true, many do not think about the impact buying new jewellery can also have on the environment. If you’re wondering what you can do the...
Sapphire - Septembers Beloved Birthstone.
Have you ever wondered where the term sapphire originated? One of the earliest known references for the gem comes from the Greek word “sappheiros” which translates to “blue stone”. Sapphires in History For thousands of years blue sapphires have been synonymous with...