Handfasting is an act carried out during a wedding ceremony, where the hands of the the bride and groom are tied together with ribbon, material or rope, symbolising their commitment to each other. Bound hands represent love, accompanied by words, poetry or music accompanying the ritual. What happens at a handfasting ceremony? Handfasting became widely accepted Read the full article…
For over 30 years, as a diamond dealer and jeweller, the Gypsy ring has regularly appeared in an incredible variety of designs. But What is a Gypsy Ring, and Where Does the Name Originate? Some sources suggest the ring gets its name from the “lucky star” setting that can be seen in the classic Gypsy-style Read the full article…
Jewellery marked with a 950 stamp indicates the precious metal has a 95% purity. This number relates to both Platinum and Palladium. However, PT 950 or PLT 950 identifies Platinum. The number 950 denotes 950 parts per 1000 parts within the item. In the UK, this purity (or fineness) includes a hallmark once verified by Read the full article…
