Metal testing sits at the heart of responsible jewellery buying. Whether you are collecting Victorian watch chains or mid century charms, knowing what the metal actually is rather than what it claims to be is essential. The tools we use today make that process clear, fast and far more reliable than anything available when most antique jewellery was made. Below is a straightforward run through of the main testing methods used in the trade, followed by a fully accurate explanat

A SELECTION OF CURRENT STOCK Jewellery has never really been neutral. For thousands of years, it has been the language of status, faith,...

Antique jewellery is having a moment — not as museum pieces, but as part of everyday wear. Pieces originally made for very different...

There’s layering — and then there’s neck-stacking with purpose. This isn’t about piling on chains like spaghetti. It’s about creating a stack with punch, polish, and personality. Whether you’re clashing textures or keeping it tight with buttery antique gold, a good neck stack doesn’t whisper. It speaks.