Delving into the World of Jewellery with the Michael Jones Jeweller Blog

Gemstone of the Month: September NAME: Sapphire MEANING: Some linguists propose that the word sapphire derives from Sanskrit “Shanipriya”. Literally meaning "dear to Saturn". Alternatively, other believe that it derived from the Latin word “saphirus” and the Greek word “sapheiros,” both meaning blue. COMMON SPECIES: Sapphire is a variety of the mineral corundum. COLOUR: It is typically blue, but sapphires...

You’ve likely heard of Alex Monroe, the hugely popular award-winning jewellery designer who creates delicate, intricate pieces inspired by the natural British countryside. Featuring a variety of whimsical animals and objects, Alex Monroe is easily distinguishable in style, combining quirky designs and textures to produce something that is unique yet feminine. Made predominantly from ethically sourced or recycled sterling silver...

If you’re going to a wedding you may be wondering what to buy the groom or groomsmen. Buying wedding gifts for the bride is easy enough, and usually, women are a lot more decisive of the types of gifts they want to receive. Men, on the other hand, can be notoriously difficult to buy for. Men don’t tend to over-accessorize...

Gemstone of the Month: August NAME: Peridot MEANING: The origin of the name peridot is unknown. The Oxford English Dictionary suggests it has an Anglo–Norman origin (classical Latin pæderot), but could also originate from the Arabic word faridat, meaning "gem" or the French word peritot, meaning gold. COMMON SPECIES: Peridot is a silicate mineral, a magnesium rich variety of Olivine....

Gemstone of the Month: JULY NAME: Ruby MEANING: Rubies are said to represent love and happiness. The name ruby comes from the Latin word ruber, which means red. COLOUR: The most preferred colour is a deep blood red with a slightly bluish hue. Such Ruby is known as "Burmese Ruby" or "Pigeon's Blood Ruby". MOHS HARDNESS: 9 – Very tough....

We are delighted to receive the Jewellers of Excellence Award 2018 for our commitment to training. Many of our staff members have attended various workshops, online training courses and events over the past year. We are a company that is eager to learn and to be the best we can in order to pass on our knowledge on to our...

Our new summer window displays are now in place in all three of our showrooms. What do you think of our hot air balloons! They look great and compliment the sunny weather we have been having recently. The balloons will be for sale once they are removed from our windows - pop into one of our showrooms if you are...

When shopping for diamond jewellery, you will almost certainly find yourself factoring carat size into the equation. There are many variables to consider when buying diamonds, and for this reason, it can be more complicated than you think. Given the social importance of diamonds, especially in regards to engagement and wedding rings, you need as much information as possible to...

On Thursday, 21st of June 2018, Frederique Constant unveiled its new classic and feminine Ladies Automatic models at the Design Museum in London. Around 150 guests participated in the event including the brand’s graceful Global Charity Ambassador Gwyneth Paltrow. During the event, the founders of the brand announced the brand’s donation of 50.000 US$ to Gwyneth Paltrow’s charity of choice:...

Spiritual jewellery, or wellness jewellery as it is sometimes known, is a growing trend on the jewellery scene. It is epitomised by sensations of inner peace, protection and spiritual elevation in our day to day lives. Spiritual jewellery isn’t necessarily an indication of religious belief, rather it is expressive of a positive, healthy mindset of balanced ideals, regardless of faith....

NAME: Pearl MEANING: A pearl traditionally symbolizes love, happiness and success. In many cultures, pearls symbolize purity and innocence, which is why it’s traditional for a bride to wear pearls on her wedding day. COMMON SPECIES: Pearls have an organic origin are not found within the Earth like most gemstones. The rarest pearls are natural pearls made in the wild....

We recently shared a blog post all about luxury gifts for him, but of course we can’t forget about the girls, so here we’ve created a list of amazing luxury gifts for her. Whether you think the lady in your life has everything or you’re just feeling uninspired, our gift list should help you. All the luxury gifts for her...