Skip to content

Gold price is at record highs - we buy scrap, broken and unwanted gold!

Selected watches are up to 30% off - Shop now!

Garnet: January's Birthstone

There’s no better way to start the new year than with a birthday celebration on the horizon. And to make it even sweeter for January babies...

Read More

Amethyst: February's Birthstone

Amethyst, the birthstone dedicated to the month of February, comes from the term ‘amethystos’ meaning ‘sober’ in Greek. Join us to discover...

Read More

March's Birthstone: Aquamarine & Bloodstone

There are epic stories of man battling the tide whilst clutching an aquamarine gem for protection. These tales made waves through jewel col...

Read More

Diamond: April's Birthstone

A Diamond’s signature is real love. It’s the birthstone for April and a classic gem used in engagement rings. It has a history of romance, ...

Read More

May's Birthstone: Emerald

The emerald is fascinating, both visually and historically. When you understand the lore behind your gem, it adds value to it you can’t pri...

Read More

June's Birthstone: Alexandrite, Pearl and Moonstone

These three June birthstones each have a connection to nature through the moon, ocean, and light. Alexandrite, Pearl, and Moonstone. Moonst...

Read More

July's Birthstone: Ruby

Ruby is a gem glorious in colour, nature, and story. It has captured the hearts of famous historians, royal highnesses, beggars, fashionist...

Read More

August's Birthstone: Peridot

One of the most glamorous women in history, Cleopatra, collected August’s birthstone, Peridot.Interestingly, Ancient Egyptians called Perid...

Read More

September's Birthstone: Sapphire

The sapphire stone, one of the earliest gems known to man, has a rich history connected to royalty, religion and restorative remedies. Dati...

Read More

October's Birthstone: Opal & Tourmaline

October, the month of Halloween celebrations and the birthstones, opal and tourmaline. This week, we explore the history of these exception...

Read More

November's Birthstone: Citrine & Topaz

We’re feeling all fuzzy with the sound of jingle bells ringing in the distance. What better way to kick off November, the month of bonfire ...

Read More

December's Birthstone: Turquoise & Tanzanite

Turquoise Turquoise is a stone steeped in myth, lore and superstition dating back to prehistoric times. It played a pivotal role in establi...

Read More

The 10 best Swiss watch brands

If you're in the market for a luxury watch, chances are you will spend a long time looking at watch manufacturers from Switzerland. Howeve...

Read More

What Is A Watch Movement? A Guide To Watch Movements?

All watches — regardless of style, design, or brand — are powered by a mechanism called a movement, which is essentially the engine that d...

Read More

Bracelet size chart and guide

Bracelets are a staple of all of our jewellery boxes and the perfect way to add a bit of glam and sophistication to an outfit. But just li...

Read More

Breitling serial number guide

Breitling is a Swiss watch brand that has been making luxury timepieces since 1884. They are particularly well known for their pilot's wat...

Read More

Omega serial number guide

Omega is a classic Swiss brand of watch that carries a lot of history. They have been making watches since 1848, and carry a lot of presti...

Read More

Rolex serial number guide

Every Rolex is engraved with a unique serial number. This indicates what year the watch was made, and can be used to authenticate and value...

Read More

Tag Heuer serial number guide

Because TAG Heuer is one of the premier Swiss luxury watch brands on the market, they are also one of the most counterfeited.With a rich he...

Read More

Watch Cleaning: How to maintain and clean your luxury watch?

Luxury watches are often passed down from generation to generation, so there’s no reason why your great-great-grandchildren can’t enjoy you...

Read More

Pawnbroking history: Pawnbrokers over the past 100 years

Above: View of Deptford, Evelyn Street store, 1956. London Picture Archive ref: 59963 © London Metropolitan Archive (City of London). Whil...

Read More