It's not unusual nowadays for tennis superstars to rock blinging jewellery on court. This wasn't always the norm. In fact, the name "tennis bracelet" was given to a particular style of diamond bracelet in the eighties when then-number-one tennis star Chris Evert sported it during the US open. As a player, she had become known for her fashionable style, regularly pairing expensive jewellery and diamonds with luxe sportswear
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The enchanting emerald is May's birthstone. Lush and vibrant green in colour, emerald is also the gemstone of spring. Symbolising peace, growth and new beginnings, emeralds are one of the four recognised "precious gemstones" (the others are ruby, sapphire and diamond).
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Choosing your dream engagement ring is a big decision. We love diamond ring design, and understanding the different parts of a ring, what they're called and how they contribute to the overall design, can make it so much easier to find the ring that's meant for you. This is our easy guide to outlining the anatomy of a diamond ring, to familiarise you with the most common terminology, so buying a diamond ring or commissioning a bespoke engagement ring is straightforward and fun - you can communicate what you're looking for and the process is not a daunting one!
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Your beloved engagement ring is likely to be your most treasured (and expensive!) piece of jewellery. Ryan Thomas Jewellers' rings are designed to be worn and loved everyday, but like any valuable jewel, an engagement ring requires care and maintenance. Here are our 5 simple tips to keep your precious ring as sparkly as the day you received it.
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Collecting and layering meaningful jewellery is a beautiful way to mark life's milestones. Ring stacks evolve as you add special pieces to celebrate moments, creating your own one-of-a-kind, signature look. Curating the dreamiest ring stack is an art form, here are our tips for you to create the perfect ring stack from start to finish:
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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.
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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.
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To maintain the colour and sheen of your white gold ring it is advisable to have it rhodium plated approximately every two years.
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Pearls have been coveted as symbols of wealth and status for thousands of years. A pearl is one of the glories of nature, as unlike diamonds or coloured gemstones, it is found in its complete natural state. Aside from being drilled, it does not need to be re-cut or fashioned by hand. Essentially, a pearl results from the presence of an irritant in an oyster. The irritant may be in the form of a grain of sand or a living thing such as an insect or foreign body. Once within the mollusk, the invader is trapped by soft tissue & over a number of years secretions, called nacre, will form it into a magnificent pearl.
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