Friar House Antique Jewellery
A selection of gemstones
Aquamarines A member of the Beryl family as is the Emerald. The colour is sea blue and can quite often have a greenish cast that is reduced by...
A selection of gemstones
Aquamarines A member of the Beryl family as is the Emerald. The colour is sea blue and can quite often have a greenish cast that is reduced by...
September Birthstone- Sapphire
With sapphire being the birthstone of September we felt it an ideal time to look deeper into the history of this gemstone. It has been said that the tablet inscribed...
September Birthstone- Sapphire
With sapphire being the birthstone of September we felt it an ideal time to look deeper into the history of this gemstone. It has been said that the tablet inscribed...
How to Plan a Proposal and Choose the Perfect Ring
Asking someone to marry you is both exciting and nerve-wracking. That’s why it’s important to take some time to plan how you want to pop the question. For example,...
How to Plan a Proposal and Choose the Perfect Ring
Asking someone to marry you is both exciting and nerve-wracking. That’s why it’s important to take some time to plan how you want to pop the question. For example,...
Jewellery terminology Part 2
Fold over clasp – A clasp used on a bracelet or necklace with a box on one end and a V shaped tongue on the other. The lid of the...
Jewellery terminology Part 2
Fold over clasp – A clasp used on a bracelet or necklace with a box on one end and a V shaped tongue on the other. The lid of the...
Jewellery terminology - Part 1
Baguette – A gemstone that is cut in a narrow, rectangular shape similar to a loaf of French bread, hence the name. Small diamonds cut in this way are often...
Jewellery terminology - Part 1
Baguette – A gemstone that is cut in a narrow, rectangular shape similar to a loaf of French bread, hence the name. Small diamonds cut in this way are often...
Aquamarine Gemstone
The origin of the name aquamarine comes from Latin “aqua marina” which means “sea water” and it references the similarities of the gemstones colour to that of the ocean. It...
Aquamarine Gemstone
The origin of the name aquamarine comes from Latin “aqua marina” which means “sea water” and it references the similarities of the gemstones colour to that of the ocean. It...
