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The predessecor of the Stuart period, the Georgian era began in 1714, when the first Hanoverian King George took to the throne. If you have seen the Oscar winning 2018...

Brimming with rarity, there are a myriad of types of Old Cut Diamonds. The best known and most common within vintage and antique jewellery are Rose Cut Diamonds, Old European...

Pardon the pun, but it’s time to ring in the new year with a fabulous dress ring! Whether you are lusting after the zingy tones of an Emerald dress ring...

To our loyal Under The Loupe readers, We have a lovely guest with us today! This month, we spoke to sustainable fashion designer Rachel Erin all about her eponymous brand....

Calling all astrological and zodiac jewellery lovers, do you know the meaning and symbolism of celestial jewellery? If you pardon the pun, celestial jewellery is one of the most universal...

A traditional symbol of love and devotion, there is nothing more romantic than a locket gift. With Christmas and then Valentines around the corner, it is only natural that we...

One of our most renowned Under The Loupe guests, we are delighted to present to you Dr Lindsey Fitzharris! A prolific medical historian, author, TV presenter and fellow antique mourning...

Spooky season is here! (Did you see our Pumpkin Spice shoot?!) Depending on your disposition, Victorian mourning jewellery might be a trick or treat, but we’re very much in the...

What is Edwardian Jewellery? Crafted between 1901-1909, Edwardian jewellery was the last jewellery era to be named after the UK’s reigning monarch. The Edwardian period’s namesake King Edward VII was...