Finding out your correct finger size doesn’t have to be a stressful event. We are always here to offer our guidance and expertise. Different countries use different scales to calculate the size. For example, in the UK, we use a letter scale, the USA uses numbers. This scale will show Read more…
It’s fast approaching that time of year to buy gifts for your favourite people. Not an expert gifter? Not to worry! Our skilled team have the experience and knowledge to find you the perfect present. Coupled with our complimentary gift wrapping service, all you have to do is hand them Read more…
Every year married, is a new exciting chance to spoil your spouse. Stay up to date in all things gifts, with this Anniversary Gift Guide. Showing you both the traditional and modern gifting options available, for every year. Anniversary Traditional Modern 1st Paper Clocks 2nd Cotton China 3rd Leather Crystal Read more…
‘Carat’ is a term used to describe the weight of a diamond, and the word originates from Ceratonia siliqua, commonly known as the Carob tree. The modern carat weighing system all started with the carob seed. It turns out that the seeds of the carob tree, which are covered like a Read more…
Following our welcome introduction to our new Horologist, Erin, We would like to showcase the amazing final project unveiled at Birmingham City University. A course completed over 3 years that led to her graduating and awarded a BA with honours in Horology. Follow Erin’s journey throughout the design and building Read more…
With the arrival of our new horologist Erin, our intake capacity has grown and we are now looking for all of your clocks, in need of repair. From a small battery powered alarm clock to a large mechanical grandfather clock, we can help you with all of your repair needs. Read more…
We are very privileged to announce that we have TWO new additions to our team. We know that starting a new job can be intimidating, so we just wanted to let you know that we support you and are here to help you both in any way we can. Welcome Read more…
It’s difficult to envisage a world where timepieces don’t exist. These functional devices have been an important accessory for centuries and remain popular with consumers today. Follow us and delve deeper into the history of watches—from pocket watches to wrist watches— Ladies Watches As far as history knows, the first wristwatch was designed for Read more…
The Mark of Origin or Town Mark, differing at each assay office, was introduced in London at the beginning of the 14th century. This enables the location of the office of assay to be traced. To ‘assay’ means to test and assess the precious metal content of an item. London Read more…
Everything you need to know about hallmarks and why they are so important. The UK has very strict guidelines when it comes to hallmarking and it is illegal to describe an item of jewellery, as a precious metal, without one. The Hallmark guarantees the metal content of the item that Read more…