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After four years of suffering during WW1 between 1915 and 1919, people realised how short life could be and a new motto emerged ‘Live and forget the past’. Traditions, values and fashions of the pre-war society and Victorian era were rejected and transformed. The period that followed became known as the Art Deco period (1920-1935), taking its name from the Exposition des Arts Deco-ratifs held in Paris in 1925. During this period, freedom of expression was encouraged and the years were characterised by decadence and excess. Art Deco style drew inspiration from the Far East, the Middle East and South American civilizations. It was influenced heavily by ideas from Futurism and Cubism, as well as Aztec and Russian Art. One piece in particular during the Art Deco period brought sweeping…

Here at The Vintage Jeweller, we have cufflinks to suit any man’s style and any occasion, read below our brief history of cufflinks and how you can style some of our range… History The cufflink first appeared in fashion in the early 16th century and were fastened together with ‘cuff strings.’  During the reign of Louis XIV, they gave way to something called ‘sleeve buttons’ which were usually identical coloured glass buttons which were joined together by a short chain.  This then progressed and by 1715 where the style of decoratively painted or jewelled studs, such as diamonds connected with gold links became popular. Cufflink Styles Cufflinks smarten up any suit and really add that extra bit of sophistication to any look.  Our cufflinks come in a range of metals,…

Omega has launched limited edition revivals of 18 watches that have been fitted with the original movements from 1913.  The parts have been supplied by their museum. This collection aims to reprise the style and features of the wristwatches issued in the same year which Omega created for the military. Omega’s latest creation sees the brand reprise a huge part of their watchmaking history as their unique 18 watch collection contains an original 18” CHRO calibre from 1913.  The experts at Omega’s Atelier Tourbillon have managed to delicately refurbish the calibres to give them a new lease of life to the new Limited Edition collection. The brand held a “Museum Night” at the start of June in Biel, Switzerland where they unveiled the “First Omega Wrist-Chronograph Limited Edition” collection.  They’ve…

Wearing a great piece of jewellery can really make any outfit stand out, and can even be the focal point of your look.  It is great to keep a few contrasting, bold pieces of rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings so you have something for every outfit. Having a few pieces of jewellery in all different colours, sizes, stones and precious metals is great.  You don’t have to hoard hundreds of items to sift through to complete your outfit, have a capsule collection that you can go to any time.  Your collection can be tailored to suit your budget and still look fabulous no matter what the price tag is. Jewellery can really make your look appear more put together.  We have items such as our Jade and Peridot ring for…

It can be quite overwhelming when it comes to looking for the right diamond for your love.  You’ve probably heard of the term ‘the 4Cs’ a lot but don’t really know what they mean. These are four headings that refer to colour, clarity, cut and carat. When finding the perfect diamond it is all about striking a balance between all four to find the right diamond for you.  Here we have a breakdown of what each of those terms means… Colour Did you know that diamonds don’t come out white? White diamonds do exist but are actually the rarest of them all. There is a colour scale that will indicate the colour of a diamond and it runs from D-Z.  This is the accurate GIA (Gemological Institute of America) scale….

Minimalist jewellery has been on trend for years, with simple and plain pieces taking the forefront of the fashion world. However, this may be coming to an end with the comeback of statement jewellery, in particular, cocktail rings. Cocktail rings have been essential on the party scene since the 1930s where the term was first used due to the large ornamental type pieces worn at cocktail parties. However, they have recently become more popular again especially as the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, wore a vintage cocktail ring of Princess Diana’s to her wedding reception with Prince Harry. Cocktail rings do all the talking and can just be worn as a solitary accessory. Here we have our collection of cocktail rings with inspiration on how to style them. Firstly we…

Statement earrings are one of the top trends for 2018. All throughout fashion magazines, catwalks and even on bloggers on Instagram, everywhere you look there has been a natural summer look finished off with statement earrings. The earrings have been taking centre stage whilst keeping other jewellery and makeup minimal. Here are a few of our favourite statement earrings to keep you on trend for summer 2018… Firstly we have our jade and diamond drop earrings… The cool and light colour of the Jade will be great for a fresh day look. The jade is the main focus of the earring and you’ll want to show it off, let the earrings do the talking here and keep other jewellery minimal. A more unique take on this summer trend is by…

May is Gold Month, where the biggest names in jewellery industry partner up with best deals on karat gold jewellery. Here at The Vintage Jeweller we have a vast range of gold jewellery which we want to share with you. Every year we add to our gold pieces which are a significant investment to us and our customers. These pieces can last a lifetime and beautiful gifts to be passed down through the generations. Gold is beautiful on the outside but also magical and sentimental on the inside. A piece of jewellery, especially in gold, can share the message of a thousand words or feelings. These pieces of jewellery are more than just decor, they are ways of expressing ourselves through accessorising. But there are so many unique trends for…

Graduation season is coming and soon countless students will walk across a stage toward their individual destinies. Graduation is exciting a gratification, a milestone that is significant and emotional for the individual graduation and also their friends and family. They’ve suffered the endless hours studying in the library and long nights cramming for exams or trying to finish an essay and shared with you the relief when the grades were posted. The only way to celebrate a momentous occasion like this is by finding the perfect special gift. But what is the right gift for someone special who is graduating? A moment this important should be remembered forever, in an accessory that can be worn every day in honour of the event. The most classic graduation jewellery is decorated with…