Jewelry

Few things have a history as long or as colourful as jewellery not even or other crazy boots. The word itself is derived from the Latin word "Jocale" which roughly translates as plaything.

Our Love Affair with Vintage Jewelery

Nothing offers the elegance and charm of vintage jewelry, perhaps it’s because a classic doesn’t become a classic until it is well placed in history? Either way no one can deny the beauty of retro and art deco style pieces which is why we’ve provided a brief guide. Read our vintage style jewelry guide.

Answer to your Jewelery Questions

As you will see we've been busy preparing answers to our most common questions in an effort to help improve the buying experience. If an answer to your question isn't listed please use the contact us page to ask you question, if its jewelery related, we'll answer it!

How long has Jewellery existed?

In short nearly forever. The Cro-Magons (which replaced Neanderthals approximately 40 thousand years ago) created bracelets from bone and teeth and occasionally used Nacre for other decorative pieces. String would be used to tie the pieces together. It is the Egyptians that many consider to be the true fathers of modern jewellery.

The Egyptians and Gold Jewellery

Gold was favoured by the Egyptians for a number of reasons. It was rare, could be worked with easily and did not tarnish. The expense and craftsmanship required to produce gold jewellery in Ancient Egypt meant it was only worn by the rich, because of this Jewellery came to represent power and status. The Egyptians used symbols extensively in Jewellery to represent meaning both in life and the afterlife.