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Black Gemstones: Jet, Obsidian, Onyx and Shungite
Often skirted around, black gemstones have got themselves some mixed reviews. Some see them as cursed, others – desired. It’s time to embrace your inner goth, take a walk on the dark side, and talk...
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Blush, Rose and Magenta: All About Pink Gemstones
The colour pink is a bit like marmite. You either love it, or hate it. Often associated with an outdated view that all girls should like pink, it’s a colour that has been washed down women’s throats...
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Popular 90s Jewellery: Beyond Chokers, Hoops and Crosses
The 1990s. What a time to be alive. Goths on one side, grunge kids on the other, preps here, new age hippies other there – all getting along, with some mixing elements from all trends to discover...
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What is Gold Vermeil Jewellery?
Sometimes jewellery terminology can sound complicated. One example that has been baffling people for years is vermeil jewellery. If you’re a potential buyer, and ask if the piece that you’re keen on...
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The Evil Eye Symbol in Jewellery
Ever had the feeling that you’re being watched? With a bombastic side eye, perhaps? 👁️ The evil eye symbol in jewellery has been around since civilisations began. Let’s explore its history, and its...
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Ceramic Jewellery: How Water, Earth and Fire Substituted Gemstones
It can be a sad day when you accidentally break a vase of significant value that you inherited from your great aunt Gertrude. Things will never be the same again. Realistically, you have 2 options to...
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Ear Cuff Evolution: From Kaffa to Ear Climber
Born not out of the wish to block out the sounds of the world, but out of the vain need to show off that you can afford to do so, I present to you the ear cuff. A status symbol like no other. Let’s...
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Pakistani Jewellery: A Cultural Essential
Scrolling through the #TravelInspo section of Instagram, with the Youtube algorithm following me immediately after, unfamiliar images and videos of unique landscapes started to hook me with their...
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The Sinister Charm of Gothic Jewellery
In a world where fashion trends change faster than you can say “Bela Lugosi”, gothic jewellery has carved a niche as the perennially enigmatic outsider. It exudes a distinct air of intrigue and...
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Opals: The Baddies in Legends and Lore
Opals are gemstones that have been portrayed as true baddies. Wearing opals has been seen as so dangerous, people have actually died. No, really. Not just any people, royal bloodlines. Woah, knowing...
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