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Amethyst is a gemstone which is part of the Quartz family. It comes in stunning deep purple colours through to lighter lilac hues. The word Amethyst is derived from the Greek word Methustos meaning intoxicated. Ancient wearers believed that it would protect them from drunkenness (here’s where I’ve been going wrong all along ha!). Royal regalia has even been adorned with the gemstone many years ago as it signified royalty and wealth. It was the discovery of the vast abundance of Amethyst which made it available to the masses and less exclusive. Leonardo Da Vinci  reportedly once wrote that “Amethyst was able to dissipate evil thoughts and increase the intelligence.” Amethyst is ideal for jewellery as it is a fairly tough stone, measuring 7 on the Mohs Scale Of Hardness, 10 being diamonds. It also can be cut into many various shapes and sizes allowing for some very unique jewellery. I have a truly wonderful selection of Amethyst jewellery in silver and gold, check out the...

Hi, its Jay from Jay's Jewellery bringing you our latest birthstone blog. So what is Garnet? A common red stone? Nope, its a family of gemstones of many different colours including red, orange, green, pink purple to yellow. Therefore it is often said it reflects the colourful and lively personalities of those people born in January. The word Garnet is derived from the 14th Century English word Garnet, meaning dark red. It is mined in many locations in the world, including The US, Tanzania, Russia, Sri Lanka and India to name a few. Garnet reaches its use in jewellery as far back as the Roman era and was often favored by nobility in the Middle Ages. Garnet also symbolizes connections of friendship and love and is believed to help energy levels and vitality. Ancient warriors even used them for protection and even used them for the purpose of healing their wounds! In medieval times they were used to protect against poisons and bad dreams. Please take the time to browse my ...

This weeks Blog from  Jay’s Jewellery  is all about hallmarking, the legalities and how it protects you. Hallmarking dates back to 1300 when Kind Edward I instituted the assaying of precious metals. The act of Hallmarking is to have an independent test a material to ensure it meets the minimum requires in order to; A - Protect the consumer so that they can guarantee they are receiving what has been described. B - Protect the Jeweller/Retailer from unfair competition. In other words, protection from those who could potentially wish to mislead consumers. So, what do all this funny numbers and markings mean? There are 3 legal marks required for a hallmark, there can be more but 3 is the minimum requirement. They are; the sponsors mark, the fineness mark and the assay office mark. The sponsor's mark is the mark of the jeweller or company that has made and/or submitted the item for Hallmarking. The fineness mark is the purity of the metal, and the assay office mark identifies whic...

Jay’s Jewellery  latest blog on birthstones. November is lucky enough to have two birthstones, Citrine and Topaz. Citrine Citrine colour ranges from a light or pale yellow right through to fiery orange. It is part of the Quartz family of gemstones and so is quite durable, sitting at 7 on the MOHs scales of hardness, making it suitable for daily wear. Citrine is often regarded as a healing gemstone for its ability to soothe and relax people or remove negative thoughts and feelings. The Chinese also believe it creates wealth and prosperity. Topaz Topaz comes in a range of colours including yellow, which is perhaps why it has been often confused with citrine in the past. The term topaz is derived from the word Topazios, which is the Greek name for St John’s island in the Red Sea. Topaz measures 8 on the MOHs scale of hardness and so it is very durable for everyday wear. Topaz is said to have the ability to calm tempers and prevent nightmares. Even African Shamans u...

Take a look at  JAY'S   JEWELLERY  for our latest updates. The term peridot is believed to have originated from the Arabic Faridat, meaning Gem. It is the national gem of Egypt and was often used in Amulets to ward off evil. Egyptians also referred to it as the 'gem of the sun' believing it protected its wearers from dangers of the night. Some historians actually believe that Cleopatra's famed emerald collection may have actually been peridot. Peridot was first mined on St Johns island in the Red Sea as many as 3500 years ago. The biggest mine producing peridot currently is in Arizona, USA.  It can also be found in Hawai, from deposits of volcanoes and is called the tears of Pele, the volcano Goddess of fire. Peridot can also, albeit rarely, be found in meteorites called Pallasites. Peridot has seen a resurgence in its popularity check out  OUR COLLECTION Don't forget about our unbeatable   30 Day Price Match Guarantee  Rose Gold Je...

Jay’s Jewellery  Here again sharing some jewellery tips you really need to know and share with others! How frustrating is it to have a knot on a fine chain and spend what seems like forever trying to pick it out? Well, we have the answer, Talcum Powder (Baby Powder). Yes, it is true. Sprinkle a little of this magic powder over the knotted area, unfold a couple of paper clips (or similar fine object) and use to tease the knot out. The talcum powder acts as a lubricant to reduce friction and allow the knot to come loose. Silver naturally tarnishes for various reasons. Best way to prevent this is to wear it regularly. However, if you have silver that is tarnished then here is the solution. Get a ceramic bowl and some tin foil. Cover the bowl with tin foil (shiny side up) and fill with warm water. Add a teaspoon of baking powder, a teaspoon of salt and a dash of white vinegar. Allow it to dissolve and add your silver for 5 minutes and then rinse with water. Your silver will be ni...