Jewellery: The Ultimate Gift for Valentine’s Day 2024
Valentine’s Day is the opportunity to show the person you love just how much you care for them - and what better way than to give the gift of a beautiful piece of jewellery?
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Fairtrade Gold - 9 things you should know
Fairtrade gold is mined and produced in an ethical and sustainable way, with the goal of protecting the rights and well-being of the environment, workers and the local community.
December’s Delight: Turquoise Jewellery
Those with a birthday in the festive month of December have the beautiful and elegant turquoise as their birthstone. Turquoise is a gem steeped in history and folklore and has...
The Precious Metals in Jewellery
The precious metals are gold, silver, platinum and palladium. They are rare metals that hold desirable characteristics, and are valuable, making for beautiful jewellery.
The Diamond and Gemstone Shapes
The shape of a Diamond refers to its physical form and geometric appearance, which are arguably a diamond’s most distinguishable features. Discover the diamond and gemstone shapes.
What are the Diamond 4C's?
The 4C's stand for Carat, Clarity, Colour and Cut and refer to the official techniques used to grade a diamond.hey are the official techniques used to grade a diamond, and...
A Guide to Birthstones
Birthstones are a mixture of precious and semi-precious gemstones that each correspond to a different month of the year. Discover birthstone jewellery at Bensons of Ludlow.
Your Guide to Jewellery Hallmarking
A hallmark is an independent statement of a precious metal’s purity and authenticity, providing traceability but also an insight into the history of an individual piece of jewellery.