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My Silver Has Gone Black
HELP! My Silver Has Gone Black!
Does your Sterling Silver tarnish?
Summer months can be a nightmare for lovers of Silver, when, for no obvious reason, your Silver jewellery doesn't look as lustrous as it should. Here we explore some reasons why this happens.
First of all what causes the discolouration?
Tutorial Review - Wire Wrapping - High Vibe Designs
I was lucky enough to be able to attend a jewellery wire wrapping workshop at Cooksongold on Saturday 18th May. This was the first workshop Cooksons had held on
a Saturday, which was much more convenient to attend as getting time off work or juggling family commitments during the week can be difficult. So well done to Cooksongold for the opportunity to join this workshop.
Read more: Tutorial Review - Wire Wrapping - High Vibe Designs
Happy Birthday to the LJS!
The London Jewellery School celebrated its 10th birthday on April 21st 2019, and is marking the occasion by revamping some of its much-loved diploma courses! (Plus, they’ve got a swanky new website and a birthday treat, too!)
Winner of the GoJD March Competition 2019 announced!
The GoJD competition to win a Smith's Little Torch has now drawn to an end and the time to announce the winner is here!
£1000 Grant Available for Jewellers with JewelFund
Award-winning founder of the Hatton Garden based London Jewellery School, Jessica Rose, has recently launched a new online company, Jewellers Academy. Alongside the launch she has created a grant for jewellers to help support them in starting and growing their own jewellery businesses.
Read more: £1000 Grant Available for Jewellers with JewelFund
The New Rules for Choosing Engagement Rings
Choosing an engagement ring is one of the biggest elements of a proposal, and customers are faced with vast choices. However, it seems now that trends are changing and the way consumers make these decisions is experiencing a shift.
With millennials now reaching the age where many are considering marriage, it is this generation that is leading the way when it comes to engagement ring shopping trends. This is down to a number of factors which include the ever improving technology and a growing social consciousness. The average millennial no longer wants to be average, they want something different.