Quick answer: The fastest way to tell if jewellery is real is to check for a hallmark first, then confirm what you find with a magnet test, a weight check, a water test and a close visual inspection. No single test proves authenticity on its own. Combine two or three of them, and take anything…
A UK jewellery hallmark is a set of tiny official stamps applied by one of the four UK Assay Offices (London, Birmingham, Sheffield or Edinburgh) that confirm a precious metal item’s purity, who submitted it for testing, and where it was tested. A full hallmark can include up to five marks: the sponsor’s mark, the…
How to Choose Jewellery for Your Face Shape: The Complete UK Guide Quick answer: Oval faces suit almost any jewellery. Round faces are flattered by long, angular earrings and necklaces that add length. Square faces suit curved, softening shapes. Heart-shaped faces suit teardrop styles that add width near the jaw. Long faces suit shorter, wider…
How to Match Jewellery with Your Outfit: A Complete UK Styling Guide Most of us own jewellery that never quite earns its place. A necklace bought on holiday. Earrings that looked perfect in the shop and strange with everything since. The problem is rarely the jewellery itself. It is usually that nobody has explained how…
How to Choose Jewellery for Your Skin Tone: The Complete UK Guide Quick answer: Warm undertones tend to suit yellow gold, rose gold and copper tones. Cool undertones tend to suit sterling silver, white gold and platinum. Neutral undertones can wear both with confidence. The fastest way to check is the wrist vein test in…
Quick answer: The best earrings for sensitive ears are made from medical grade titanium, solid gold (14k or above), sterling silver 925, or implant grade 316L stainless steel (ASTM F136). These metals are stable, contain little to no free nickel, and are unlikely to trigger the itching, redness and swelling that cheaper alloys and gold…
The Quick Answer: Yes, you can wear jewellery on a plane and through UK airport security. No rule forces you to remove it before you fly. The only time jewellery causes a problem is when it is bulky, made from cheap or magnetic metal, or sets off a walk-through scanner, in which case you may…
Can You Wear a Bracelet in the Shower? Quick answer: Most bracelets should come off before you shower. Solid gold, titanium, platinum and good quality stainless steel can usually handle it. Sterling silver, gold-plated pieces, leather, copper and gemstone bracelets cannot. The safest habit is to take your bracelet off first, every time, regardless of…
How to Stack Bracelets: A Complete Styling Guide for Every Wrist Quick answer: To stack bracelets well, pick one wrist, choose a single anchor piece such as a bangle or watch, then add two to four bracelets in different widths and textures. Keep tight-fitting pieces closest to your hand and looser chains higher up. This…