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What is jewellery hallmarking and does it matter? A hallmark is an official seal that’s stamped onto precious metals and certifies the purity of the item. Because it’s impossible to tell how pure a precious metal item is by just looking at it, the process of hallmarking guarantees a standard of quality.

Do you wear all of your jewellery? Or is some of it sitting in drawers, unworn for years? If this sounds familiar, it could be time to think about turning the old into something new & most importantly, wearable.

Loose diamonds can be gifted through the years to celebrate birthdays and other milestones, until the recipient decides the piece of jewellery they would like to have custom made using their diamond collection.

To maintain the colour and sheen of your white gold ring it is advisable to have it rhodium plated approximately every two years.

Interested in buying a Diamond? Kristina, Ryan Thomas's resident diamond specialist gives an introduction to the 4Cs used when choosing a diamond: Cut, Colour, Clarity & Carat.

Kristina Kiely, diamond specialist at Ryan Thomas Jewellers shares some of her expertise on halo style diamond rings. She gives us a brief history of the halo style and much more.

Kristina Kiely, diamond specialist at Ryan Thomas Jewellers shares some of her expertise on solitaire diamond rings. She gives us some tips on what to look out for when choosing a diamond and much more.

Kristina Kiely, gemologist at Ryan Thomas Jewellers answers some questions about wedding rings from our Instagram followers.

Turquoise has been loved for thousands of years not only for its vivid colour but also for many powers it is believed by many to have.

Socks are always an option. But if you’d like to mix it up this year, we’re here to inspire you. Practicality with a drop of luxury is a surefire success, whether you’re buying for a boyfriend, husband, father, brother or friend. With that in mind, these are our top gift ideas for the man in your life.