Choosing: A Diamond Shape May 22, 2023PA Jewellery The round brilliant is by far the most popular shape for diamonds, but there are many others available and if you would prefer something a little more unusual, the choice is...
The Anatomy of a Diamond March 10, 2023PA Jewellery Learn more about the different parts of a diamond's cut and how these are important in making the diamond sparkle.
Lab grown diamonds: an update December 10, 2022PA Jewellery We’ve been offering lab grown diamonds now for around eighteen months. As we mentioned in our initial blog series about lab grown diamonds, we expected this new market to be...
On Trend: Rose Cuts August 10, 2022Zoe Lewis Especially with the increasing popularity of salt 'n' pepper diamonds, rose cut stones have had a renaissance in recent years. We learn more about why they work so well for...
The magic of colour-change gems April 13, 2022PA Jewellery Learn more about how some gems change colour in different lighting conditions.
Laser Focus March 31, 2022PA Jewellery Our workshop now has a laser welder, enabling us to carry out a range of repairs we couldn't previously do. So, what is this fantastic machine?
Rolex Professional watches - why pay more? February 02, 2022PA Jewellery Our watch buyer gives us an update on the situation pricing and availability for Rolex Professional models.
How we... resize a ring January 27, 2022PA Jewellery Insight from the PA Jewellery Workshop explaining how our goldsmiths go about resizing a ring for our customers.
Melt & Remake rings January 26, 2022Ian Cookson We recently made new wedding bands for two brothers and their spouses from their own family rings. This is the story of how it happens
Lab grown diamonds: value for money? June 23, 2021Zoe Lewis In the final part of our series on lab grown diamonds we look at whether they offer good value for money in comparison to natural stones.
Lab grown diamonds: an ethical choice? June 15, 2021PA Jewellery The next in our series of blogs exploring lab grown diamonds we look more closely at the humanitarian impact of natural and synthetic stones.
Lab grown diamonds: eco-friendly option? June 08, 2021PA Jewellery Lab grown diamonds are often sold as an eco-friendly alternative to natural stones, but how 'green' are they?
