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medical ID jewellery: things to consider
medical ID jewellery: things to consider
Everything You Need to Know About Medical ID Jewellery Choosing a Medical ID What to Include Including Your Name Which Conditions to Include Engraving Tips Benefits of Wearing One Medical... Mehr lesen …
How To Find Your Bangle Size
How To Find Your Bangle Size
Are you shopping for a bangle for yourself or a loved one? Our helpful guide will walk you through finding the right bangle size for you. There are 3 ways... Mehr lesen …
Woman wearing a small sparkling nose stud and a matching stud earring
How to put in a nose stud or nose ring (and get it back in)
Last updated: 17 September 2026 Putting in a nose stud or nose ring is usually straightforward once you know how your particular fastening works. Clean your hands and jewellery first,... Mehr lesen …
how to take your fingerprint for fingerprint jewellery
how to take your fingerprint for fingerprint jewellery
Our range of bespoke fingerprint pieces are as unique and personal as jewellery gets. We can capture the unique shapes and swirls of a loved one’s true fingerprint in jewellery... Mehr lesen …
Two tarnished sterling silver huggie hoop earrings on a marble surface
Why has my silver jewellery turned black?
Last updated: 17 September 2026 If your silver ring, necklace, chain or earrings have turned black, don't panic: in most cases it's simply tarnish. Sterling silver naturally reacts with substances... Mehr lesen …
glossary: stud earring fastenings
glossary: stud earring fastenings
There are three main types of fastenings when it comes to stud earrings, with the most traditional being the butterfly back. However, andralok earrings and screw back fastenings have their... Mehr lesen …
cubic zirconia vs. diamonds
cubic zirconia vs. diamonds
When it comes to engagement rings and other sparkling jewellery, the age-old question remains: diamonds or cubic zirconias? While both stones have their pros and cons, the truth is, it’s... Mehr lesen …
glossary: ring styles
glossary: ring styles
A ring is just a piece of jewellery you wear on your fingers, right? Well, yes — but there are lots of different styles of rings. Once you’ve read this... Mehr lesen …
glossary: jewellery measurement terms
glossary: jewellery measurement terms
Unless you work with jewellery or are an avid jewellery buyer, you may not know what curb height means, nor what Ga stands for. These two terms are used when... Mehr lesen …
jewellery symbols: evil eye, tree of life, hamsa hand, claddagh, miraculous mary & st christopher
jewellery symbols: evil eye, tree of life, hamsa hand, claddagh, miraculous mary & st christopher
You’ve probably seen jewellery with the evil eye symbol on, but do you know what this means? We’re here to tell you the meaning behind all the symbols you frequently... Mehr lesen …
glossary: diamonds - from carats to clarity
glossary: diamonds - from carats to clarity
When shopping for diamonds, there are four “C’s” that you should take into account, and all of these things will affect the overall price of the diamond. | Carat |... Mehr lesen …
Ear with an industrial bar, small gold cartilage rings, a gold lobe stud and a large gold hoop
When can you change a piercing? Healing times by type
Last updated: 17 September 2026 You should change piercing jewellery only once the piercing has healed, and that can mean anything from around 6–8 weeks for an earlobe to 6–12... Mehr lesen …
guide to metal types for jewellery
guide to metal types for jewellery
Most people have a preference, whether it’s gold or silver, but if you’re new to jewellery buying how do you know which metal to go for? Here’s our helpful guide... Mehr lesen …
earring style guide | which style is for you?
earring style guide | which style is for you?
If I’m honest, I think earrings are my favourite type of jewellery. Necklaces can be fiddly to put on (and they just don’t go with some outfits) and bracelets can... Mehr lesen …
What Counts As Wear and Tear?
What Counts As Wear and Tear?
We believe that our products are not only excellent value but also of the highest quality! We do understand however that there may be the odd occasion when there may... Mehr lesen …
Four gold L-shaped nose studs with coloured crystals
Types of nose studs: a guide to every style
Last updated: 17 September 2026 There are four main types of nose stud fastening at jewellerybox: L-shaped, Andralok, ball end and nose screw. They all sit differently inside your nostril,... Mehr lesen …
what length chain should you buy?
what length chain should you buy?
Deciding what chain length to purchase can be a right pain, as it can be a challenge to figure out where the chains will sit on your chest, but don’t... Mehr lesen …
Jewellery Glossary: Chain Types
Jewellery Glossary: Chain Types
There are so many different types of chain out there, it can be hard to know which is which. Our illustrated guide will help you tell your foxtail from your... Mehr lesen …
Sensitive Skin, Jewellery Allergies and Piercings
Sensitive Skin, Jewellery Allergies and Piercings
Putting on a lovely new item of jewellery is a thrill that never gets old. However, when you take your new baubles off and realise they’ve left you with a... Mehr lesen …