Sally Thornton's Articles - AA Thornton Jewellers

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Birthstones

Emerald

Emerald - the Birthstone for May

Pearls

Pearls of Wisdom

Pearl - the Birthstone for June

The Evening Emerald

Peridot - the Birthstone for August

The Gemstone of the Sea

Aquamarine - the Birthstone for March

The Jewel of Nobility

Amethyst - the Birthstone for February

The Kaleidoscope Stone

Opal - the Birthstone for October

The Leader of Precious Stones

Ruby - the Birthstone for July

The Power of Love

The origins of the engagement or betrothal ring

The Red Hyacinths of Antiquity

Garnet - the Birthstone for January

The Sapphire

Sapphire - the Birthstone for September

Topaz

Topaz and its resurgence in popularity

Turquoise

The Turkish Charm

British Gemstones

Amber - a gift from the gods

Amber is one stone that has quite literally, stood the test of time; many millions of years

Blue John - Britain's Native Gem

This article looks at, perhaps Britain’s famous native gem: Blue John.

Jet

Black, forsooth; coal-black, as jet.

Designer Jewellery

100 Years in the Making

The Birth of a Bead to celebrate 100 years of AA Thornton

Chamilia Bead Compatibility

Which designer beads will fit

Chamilia Beads

The exciting renaissance of designer beads

Troll beads

Sally writes about the family business from Denmark who make Troll beads

Diamonds

Diamonds for Enternity

Diamond Eternity Rings

Diamonds are Forever

Introduction to Diamonds

To Adorn You

Diamond Colour

Birthmarks of Nature

Diamond Clarity

A cut above the rest

Diamond Cut

A Fragment of Eternity

Diamond Carat and Confidence

The Power of Love

The origins of the engagement or betrothal ring

Earrings

Earrings have been worn since pre historic times and have evolved dramatically

Gift Ideas

Christmas Gift Ideas 2009

Sally helps you with a few ideas and inspiration for Christmas shopping

Christmas Gifts 2008

Gifts Ideas for Christmas

Valentine’s Day

The middle of February is really known for one thing, Valentine's Day.

Jewellery Design

100 Years in the Making

The Birth of a Bead to celebrate 100 years of AA Thornton

Great Wave

Sally returns to the topic of design and what influences and inspires designers

Heavenly Wings

Tiger, tiger burning bright, in the forests of the night . . .

Jewellery Design

Sally introduces a topic that is dear to her heart - Jewellery Design

Lockets

The word Locket is thought to be traced back to the arrival of the Normans

Precious Metals

100 Years in the Making

The Birth of a Bead to celebrate 100 years of AA Thornton

Gold

What is in your Gold Jewellery?

Hallmarking

The oldest form of conumer protection

Palladium - Athena’s Secret

Sally writes about a comparative newcomer to the jewellery world

Platinum

Platinum, one of the rarest of precious metals

Silver - The Metal Of The Moon

Silver was thought to be more precious than gold and it's been referred to as the metal of the moon

Rings

Diamonds for Enternity

Diamond Eternity Rings

The Power of Love

The origins of the engagement or betrothal ring

Valuations/Insurance

Valuations

Sally writes about the fascinating and often misunderstood subject of valuations.

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