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NO? Then you’ve come to the right place! Birthstones have been associated with particular birthdays or birth-months for many years and are often given as thoughtful gifts for birthdays and anniversaries. It’s said that each birthstone has a unique property that suits those born at a certain time of the year. Although these precious stones are so beautiful, they’re quite often worn on any occasion.
Gold vs Silver: What Should I Wear?
It’s an age-old question that’s bothered men and women for thousands of years. Yes, thousands! As far back as we can trace, from the earliest finding of jewellery approximately 25,000 years ago, humans have always adorned their bodies with precious metals, gemstones and more. Sure, the oldest known piece of jewellery, found in a cave in Monaco, was just a simple necklace made of fish bones! But over the centuries our refinement of metals and precious stones means that our jewellery has come a long way. Thank goodness!
Ring Cleaning: Engagement Rings
It happens! Despite our best intentions to look after our precious engagement rings, over time life happens and before you know it, our stunning diamonds start to look a little less sparkly. Sometimes you don’t even notice it’s happened until you see someone wearing a bright shiny diamond ring and you realise it’s been a while since you admired your own engagement ring in the same way.
How Much to Spend on an Engagement Ring
We’re a bunch of romantics at Hoskings, so there’s nothing we love more than helping you choose the perfect engagement ring. In fact, we wrote a whole other blog post to help you choose the best engagement ring for you here. That post will help you discover more about diamonds and different styles of engagement rings. But if you’re wondering how much to spend on an engagement ring, you’ll find some helpful answers here.
How to Choose an Engagement Ring
Many people feel overwhelmed when deciding how to choose an engagement ring. At Hoskings we delight in making it a moment to remember for all of the right reasons. We love making the process as special and easy as possible. Obviously, the fun bit usually happens in-store where you can check out the sparkles in person. But if you can’t make it in-store or just want to do a little more research first, we’ll share some tips with you here. Then you’ll know exactly what’s important to you when you come to choose an engagement ring.
Introducing Precious Sapphire: The Birthstone of September
The month of September celebrates the gentle Virgos and charming Librans and a gemstone that outshines many others! The precious sapphire for September birthdays is the second most durable stone after diamonds, and is used in many high-quality jewellery pieces. It’s highly prized for engagement rings and is also the gift of choice for a 5th or 45th wedding anniversary.
Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Looking for awesome Father's Day gift ideas? You've come to the right place! We love our Dads and have fabulous gifts that'll knock his socks off!
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