Author: Jewellery Monthly

The fashion jewellery world is hot. Through these selected video you will see some stylish bracelets, rings, outstanding necklaces, flourishes of gold, silver and platinum that will make your jaw drop with envy. Check out the first video from the Fallon Jewellery Spring 2014 Runway event. Here is an exclusive video of 21st Anniversary Celebration & Promotion Fashion event of NEW STAR Gems & Jewellery, was held at the Sedona Hotel in Yangon on March 25, 2014. Well-known super models showed their striking beauties in NEW STAR’s jewelleries on the catwalk of Sedona Hotel Grand Ballroom. The fashion show &…

William Adams also know as will.i.am recently showed the world his smart watch phone. He gave an exclusive interview on the awesome channel 4 show – Chatty Man, hosted by Alan Carr, and told viewers the watch will be launching in the summer of 2014. You can see in the video a nice preview of the Michael Night type watch from the 1980’s TV series Night Rider. The watch is shiny black, metallic and looks like a bracelet. The audience also seems impressed with woooos and wows when will.i.am was demonstrating some of what this watch can do. So what…

Lets create some beautiful wedding bouquets. You wont believe how easy it is to achieve that professional arrangement you are looking for. Follow these ten simple steps and you will have a great bunch of blooms for your big day.

After choosing a wedding ring, there comes the tradition. We all know what a wedding represents. It’s a ceremony in which two people are getting together in a marriage. This communion takes place all over the world. But, each culture has different wedding customs and traditions and they differ, especially, due to religion, social classes or ethnic groups. Most of these ceremonies often involve the exchange of the famous wedding rings that come along with the wedding vows. Now, we might know the most practiced traditions, but let’s take a look to the weirdest ones.

Check out this infographic that presents data collected by The Diamond Store assessing the difference in opinion between the genders at different stages of the engagement process. D o you agree with any of the points raised? Where do you stand with engagement ring choices and costs? How many month’s salary should be spent on an engagement ring? 35% of both men and women said that they thought 1 month’s salary (or £1,763 based on the national average) was enough to pay on an engagement ring. 16% of women think 6 month’s salary is the right amount. This would be a total…

French jewellery designer Gisele Ganne explains her Jewellery as “an evocation of death, mourning and divorce. Each piece tells a story which is inspired by Victorian mourning jewellery, old and ethnic customs, urban legends and historical events” a stark contrast to the joyful union that once befell the happy couple.

Today the giving of eggs has become a wild tradition whether decorated in jewels or covered in glorious milk chocolate. So who created the first egg? Why do we use eggs and whats it all about? We decided to give you a quick guide so you can tell all your friends. The First Jeweller that created sought after eggs was called Peter Carl Fabergé. He created traditional jewellery and decorated objects. He was best known for his spectacular jewelled easter eggs. He was so good at creating different types of decretive eggs they made him famous. His Creations were very…

Black jewellery has its place in the fashion industry. It can look stunning, show off clothing in all sorts of different lights and hold it’s own when defining a particular look or style. The colour black looks mysterious and elegant, it absorbs the natural light and makes the wearer feel warm and powerful. Black jewellery is becoming more popular than ever before. Spiked statement earrings by SOURABH KANT SHRIVASTAVA Image Credit: Buy Here Black Hematite stretch bracelet for love and peace by Eva’s Jewellery Image Credit: Buy Here Black Bangles: Veronique Branquinho. Image Credit: Elle Black diamonds Image Credit: Buy…

Fans of Pamela Love’s creations are no strangers to the artist’s ability to blend a number of cultures and beliefs together to produce altogether original and conversation-inspiring pieces. Love’s interest in art and astrology fuelled takes shape in her art. When Pamela grew disappointed at the variety of available vendor-supplied jewellery, she became inspired to begin her own endeavours in the industry. Astronomy, Astrology, and Southwest History Pamela Love’s creations are influenced by an amalgam of the artist’s interests in astronomy, astrology and the history and culture of the southwest. To make her visions and creations more cultured, Pamela draws inspiration from…

An insight into the history of jewellery Where it all started…. Throughout history jewellery has gone through a lot of changes brought together by individuals using different types of fashion styles. The production of Jewellery has been developed by companies who have adapted with different moments in time to create wonderful masterpieces for the public to view and purchase. People of all cultures like to showcase themselves with jewellery that shows their social status, political affiliation and personal adornment. Below are some exceptional examples from 1400AD to the present day showing how jewellery has changed throughout the ages. Renaissance: Timeline…

British Airways recently used a picture of the Duchess of Cambridge without permission. Thousands of passengers saw the promotion of the Duchess in a BA’s high life shop magazine wearing a pair of earrings made by jewellery designer Azuni. The earrings retail at around £25 and look wonderful. The title of the article read  “Azuni London: Fit for a Princess” It is known that this is a breach of both advertising guidelines and advertising etiquette for the use of the use of royal images. It is not known what action was taken but words must have been exchanged so British Airways…

Most people are aware that there is a stark difference in acceptable attire in a professional, business setting as compared to a friendly, casual setting. Men know to wear button down shirts with trousers, or a suit and tie for more important occasions. Women know to wear nicer blouses with either a formal skirt or dress. There is a large focus in modern day society on dressing correctly either for the position you are interviewing for or for the job you currently have, but one small, yet important detail is often left out of the discussion. What Jewellery to wear?…

Guess Jewellery launched it’s first ever TV campaign in the UK. They hope to secure more of a fan base by advertising on the free and paying digital channels. The model they used for the advert was none other than Sandrah Hellberg who wore jewellery items from the Guess jewellery range. GUESS was established in 1981 by the Marciano brothers, who left the south of France in pursuit of the American dream. Inspired by a European influence, the Marcianos put their innovative touch on the apparel industry, redefining denim. One of their initial designs was a stonewashed, slim-fitting jean, the…

Some of the most complicated watches in the world have become very desirable. Great designers across the globe have creatively showed how to display time in many different ways. We came across ten great watches we thought you should have a look at. 10. IWC Siderale Scafasia – The IWC’s most complex watch which has a map of the heavens on the back, designed on a bespoke basis to reflect the night sky according to coordinates supplied by the buyer. It also features a perpetual calendar, sunrise/sunset indicators, a sidereal indicators, a sidereal time display and a tourbillion escapement rotating…

Check out www.nowseen.com an online retailer of precious gemstone and cost effective fashion jewellery. Boasting a wide variety of collections to browse, including: Rings Necklaces Earrings Bracelets Check them and let us know what you think. Rings: Night Owl  Necklace: Charmed Necklace  Earrings: Trident Earrings  Bracelet: Willow Bangle __ All images and media sourced from NOWSEEN who hold full copyright to their use and distribution. Images edited by Jewellery monthly.

In an address to all employees, Australian jewellery brand Bevilles this evening announced the company has entered into Voluntary Administration and developed a proposal to restructure the business. In line with a strategy communicated in January 2013, Bevilles said it would phase out giftware to focus on smaller, smarter new-look jewellery-only format stores. To support the new strategy a pilot programme was launched in Victoria and New South Wales. CEO Michelle Beville said, “To date, our two smaller, smarter new-look jewellery-only format stores have demonstrated this is the right strategy for the brand to move forward with. However, we have…

A little help with Bridal Bouquet Styles The bridal bouquet originated with brides carrying herbs and wild flowers down the aisle as a symbol of fertility. Today bridal bouquets can help set the theme and tone of your wedding; the colour, type, shape and meaning of the flowers you select can help you male a statement. Can’t decide which bouquet style is perfect for your big day? We’ve put some options together to help you narrow down your choices. Overview: Purple Lilacs. Symbolises the first emotions of love. Lilacs go well with Lavender and Gardenia. Calla Lilies Symbolises magnificent beauty…

The Three must see watches of 2014 at baselworld are : Astronomia Tuourbillon- The pricing is only available on request Ulysse Nadin Dual- Can synchronise the date from 2 different time-zones De Bethune- Produce 300 watches annually These three stood out amongst other watches at baselworld as they had unique features that ordinary watches don’t have. What do you think? Leave a comment….

Have you ever wondered what the worlds most expensive watches look like and who created them? Well, we found a great video that showcases the ten most expensive watches on the planet. Well we think so. There could be other watches out there that have been privately designed and built. Who knows? 10. Ulysse Nardin – Royal Blue Tourbillon -$1 million. 9. Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon – $1.3 million. 8. Parmigiani Fleurier – Fibonacci Pocket Watch – $2.4 million. 7. Franck Muller – Aeternitas Mega 4 – $2.7 million. 6. Cartier Secret Watch with Phoenix Decor – $2.75 million.…

Some examples of stunning jewellery we have discovered. We hope you enjoy these wonderful treats. Butterfly Ring Pacman Ring Love heart earrings Love heart ring Retro Ring Set Source Main Image: Hearts of brass

Looking for some stunning man jewellery to pounder over? Check these little numbers out. Batman & Robin Chain Epic Transparent Man Watch Stunning Designer Cuff Links Big Chunky Wedding Band Dumbell Cuff links Source

Diamonds of the future from Deluxe Diamonds are the new eco friendly and conflict free alternative to mined. Deluxe Diamonds are the first company in the UK to offer diamonds of the future – a new exciting concept of cultured diamonds which are socially responsible and provide a conflict free alternative to mined diamonds. For those whom love diamonds but care about the environment, conflict free aspect and the price this will be an interesting proposition for many. All of Deluxe Diamonds high-quality diamonds are cultured in there partners’ above-ground mines. Deluxe Diamonds are chemically and physically identical to mined…

Have you always wanted to create a personalized jewelry to remember a date, a person, a particular emotion? With Quid – jewelry to remember, all this is finally possible. From today, you can create a bracelet, a ring, a necklace or a pair of earrings the color you prefer, you choose the materials that make it up and customizing it further with a date or a word that you remember a particularly important moment of your life or particularly to represent you. A unique piece of jewelery that you just you and nobody else! There are an infinite number of ways in which you…

Google unveils android for wearables with a range of interactive watches Being a big fan of tech I’ve see wearable technology being demonstrated over the last 10 years without much success. Either the product is too big and cumbersome or the aesthetic is right but the interface just doesn’t provide the information and interaction we desire. With the rise of smartphones we are looking beyond replacing these but complimenting and enhancing our online experience. Google this week unveiled over on their official blog an insight into their development into wearable technology with a preview of some rather smart looking interactive and…

From the moment you get engaged to when you walk happily down the aisle, you probably feel like you’ve found your pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. In the spirit of St. Patricks Day, here are a few ways to share the gold on your big day, from the engagement ring and wedding bands you selected to your wedding reception.

Cultured or Mined diamonds, that is the question. Cultured diamonds are also known as Synthetic diamonds or Man made diamonds. The Term Cultured can be misleading to the consumer so it must be backed up by the terms Synthetic or Man made. These types of diamond are grown in a laboratory whereas mined diamonds are found underground. They are identical, however cultured diamonds are created from the same diamond chips of a mined diamond. This is why a lot of jewellers cannot tell the difference. The only way you can tell them apart is by getting international laboratories to do tests on…

It’s bling time with these 10 Hip Hop styled Diamond Watches. Many of the hip hop music artists wear very expensive designer watches that are actually dripping in diamonds. They are very distinctive and sit very high off the arm. They also boast huge face cases and straps that are also made of pave set diamonds and precious metals. Check out some of the videos below and let us know your favourite. 

The SGL launches the first ever TV commercial of a gem laboratory in the world. The TVC focuses on the Diamond Trustmark which is the new standard of diamond authentication to protect diamond and diamond jewellery buyers worldwide. Solitaire Gemmological Laboratories (SGL) is an independent international laboratory that provides professional gemstone identification and grading services to the gems & jewellery industry worldwide through its centres in London, Mumbai (Bombay), Bangalore,Chennai, Hyderabad, Thrissur, Coimbatore, Pune and Jaipur. SGL is the first international gemmological laboratory to specialise in certifying diamond studded jewellery in the United kingdom and to offer Mobile laboratory services…

DiamondsPlease™ have launched a brand new website for 2014. Specialising in manufacturing Diamond Jewellery for over 25 years they have made the natural step of setting up shop online to compliment their presence in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. Primarily they make Engagement Rings, Wedding Rings, Eternity Rings, Diamond Earrings and Diamond Pendants. Their aim is simple – to offer the public “Beautiful diamond jewellery at the best possible prices”. with savings of up to 60% off High Street prices. When you make a purchase from DiamondsPlease™ you can be truly confident as you are buying from a company with a 25…

The wedding dress can be the most important thing to a woman on her big day. Other aspects of the wedding day will include general planning of the venue, guests, the cake and the big evening party. As individuals we have different opinions as what we like and don’t so its important to try and make sure everyone is happy on the big day. Finding the perfect dress that suits the bride as an individual while she walks down the aisle can also be important. Wowing the guests and her man to be, as she gracefully walks down the path…