Like many modern festivals Saint Valentine’s Day was adopted by Christians from an ancient Pagan tradition. A fertility ritual called Lupercalia was once celebrated each year in Rome on February 15th. It was a violent and sexually orientated celebration which involved matchmaking and animal sacrifice in...
Useful Information
Here you will find posts that contain some useful information but don’t really belong anywhere else. You may find some sound advice when buying products such as rings and other jewellery online. There will also be the occasional “Special Offer” or discount code/coupon which you will be able to use at one of our many affiliate sites. Please bookmark this page for future reference.
Ring size: What you should know before buying a ring online.
When you buy a ring online, you must ensure that you order the correct ring size according to the supplier. Having a good look at the websites of many jewellery stores, we have noticed that there seems to be no accurate standard on which they...
Mothering Sunday – The history and traditions of Mother’s Day
Mothering Sunday or Mother’s Day as it is commonly called, is a holiday which is celebrated around the world in order to recognize motherhood. The practice of celebrating motherhood has been traced back to the Ancient Greek and Roman times. when festivals honoring the mother...
Why do some rings turn your fingers green?
It’s a well known fact that some cheap rings will turn your fingers green. But what about those made of sterling silver or gold? It can occasionally happen with more expensive rings and other jewellery. Read this informative article to find out the reason why...
Cleaning Tips and caring for your rings
In case you are wondering how to look after your ring, we have included a few cleaning tips and notes on how to take care of your jewellery. The best way to keep your rings and other jewellery in tip top condition is to clean...
Karats or carats – Know your carrots
Hopefully everyone who has at least a basic understanding of English is well aware what carrots are. But what about karats or carats? Although pronounced the same, these three words have very different meanings. Read this article to find out the difference and never be...
What’s in a hallmark? The markings on your jewelry
You may have noticed that most jewellery made from precious metals such as gold, silver and platinum is stamped with small markings. This is commonly known as a hallmark. It is used to specify the grade of material used according to international standards. You may also...
Ring stuck on your finger?-Try the easy way to remove it.
Have you ever had a ring stuck on your finger when trying it on and found that you are unable to remove it? This situation was a regular event when I was selling rings on markets, especially with kids and teenagers. Perhaps it was the...
Birthstones-A tradition dating back many centuries.
In many cultures around the world, certain gems are assigned to each person according to their date of birth. It is believed that these birthstones correspond with the person’s nature and/or assist in protection. This practice has been apparent in Indian Aruveydic philosophy for at least...
Halloween – Monster party or a traditional festival?
Halloween 2019 is soon approaching. Here you can learn of it’s origins, prepare for the monster party of the year and get a generous discount on jewelry. Halloween and it’s origins in Celtic history. Around 2000 years ago, Celtic people in Ireland were celebrating what...