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Guide to (Surprise) Ring Sizing

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One cannot deny that rings play a significant emotional role in gifts, often being present as a symbol of love, appreciation, and commitment. However, for someone who still wishes to keep the element of surprise, determining the correct ring size (especially when buying for someone who may not often wear rings) can be quite...

Real Talk: Is Opal a Good Choice for Jewellery?

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From opal's first glimpse in the Carpathian mines in pre-Roman times, opal jewellery has captured the hearts of gemstone lovers worldwide. Its captivating play of colour and iridescence has made it a subject of fascination among opal enthusiasts, who often admire its unique characteristics and the stories behind its formation. Throughout history, opal has...

Real or Fake? The Truth About Opal Authenticity

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In today’s fast-moving digital world, staying informed about opal trends and industry insights is more important than ever. With more stores selling opals online at significantly reduced prices, many customers are skipping vital steps like verifying authenticity, instead relying on blind trust. But as the number of synthetic opals and treated opals continues to...

How to Keep Your Jewellery Safe During the Winter Months

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When the temperature drops and the layers pile on, it's easy to forget that, like many other things, your jewellery reacts to the winter weather. Cold air, low humidity, and frequent temperature fluctuations can all affect how your rings, necklaces, and opals wear over time. To help you maintain the allure of your beloved...

Opal, the birthstone of October

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Opal, the birthstone of October What is a birthstone? Birthstones are gems that are associated with a birth month, each stone has a unique meaning and significance. Since the 5th century a.D., people connected a certain gem to a certain month or astrological alignment and thought that they would receive therapeutic benefits for wearing...

Is Opal a Good Choice For Jewellery?

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Opal jewellery has long been a favourite with gemstone lovers from Nations all over the world since the beginning of recorded history.

Is Hand Sanitiser Bad For Jewellery?

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  Recent events have brought the importance of sanitation to the forefront of our minds. In light of COVID-19, we as a society have become more aware of how infections and disease can spread, and because of this, are aiming to sanitise more things that we interact with on a daily basis.  It makes...