As a lover of jewellery I have always picked up a few gems wherever I have travelled and this often involved buying stones or metals that were found in that country. I bought them purely because I loved the design and the thought of investment never entered my head, despite the fact that they were always much cheaper than I could find at home.

Over the years I sought to buy gemstone engagement rings for sale from Thailand, a beautiful blue sapphire affair; I found white gold jewellery in the Russian far east; and of course lots of that gorgeous but garish 24 carat soft Indian gold in amazing and intricate designs from India and Dubai.

Recently, being the good householder that I am, I got a new valuation for insurance purposes and was amazed to see how much they had grown in value over the years – particularly since gold is at an all time high. (more...)

Men are collectors. From the time they are boys, millions of males collect coins, stamps, sports cards, and comic books. Women are less sentimental. With the exception of dolls, girls really don't collect much of anything at all. But we have made a classic mistake. We've forgotten all about jewellery.

Most girls start receiving jewellery before they're even old enough to know what it is. A baby girl may receive a necklace or a bracelet while she is still in swaddling clothes. As girls grow up, of course, the gifts become more elaborate. From earrings to necklaces to rings and bracelets, the average woman in the UK buys and receives hundreds of pounds of jewellery each year.

In fact, in a recent survey, it was revealed that women spend nearly a thousand pounds on jewellery each year, for themselves! If the same woman is romantically involved or married, she can expect to receive even more jewellery from her partner, including gemstone meanings Why is jewellery so popular? (more...)

No matter what age you are or what occasion you have planned, it is likely that your guests will expect something bright and interesting to help them enjoy themselves. Look no further than these marvellous party ideas that will make for a great addition to your event.

You may or not know that glowsticks are a useful item as well as looking very bright. Due to the fluorescent glow that they give off, these types of sticks are used in a variety of situations by people such armies, coastguards and natural disaster workers.

The most popular use for glowsticks is at a large party or rave, usually accompanied by a range of fantastic neon-coloured jewellery and whistles. It is safe to say that this combination makes the guests enjoy the music and atmosphere that little bit more. (more...)

Women, children and even men wear jewellery now. It is no longer an accessory only for women and little girls to wear. It has advanced as an accessory that all types of people wear to accent their look and to match an outfit.

Jewellery comes in so many forms as well. There are the necklaces and bracelets, but there are also chokers, pinky rings, traditional rings, toe rings and anklets, to name some of the most common, and the materials jewellery is made of covers the gamete of choices too.

However, if you have a lot of jewellery and you are looking for something a little different to wear, there is the option of glowsticks. Companies such as The Glowhouse and others specialise in offering a huge assortment of glowing jewellery to choose from. (more...)