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Zirconium is a very malleable and workable material which makes it very useful in the production of jewellery.  It is extremely strong and sits at level 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, which is just below diamonds which are at level 10.

It is thought that St Valentines Day is a combination of both Christian and Roman traditions. The Catholic Church martyred at least three different saints named Valentine and there are several legends about the origins of Valentine's day.

There is no question, buying online is a growing trend and NZ online shopping is set to follow world trends. In 2006, 37% of New Zealanders shopped online. By 2016, this trend was up to 66% and growing fast. It is expected to reach 83% by 2026 (Boyte, T., 2018).

Everyone needs a good collection of earrings so you always have something to wear with every outfit and every occasion. When it comes to earring styles, everyone has their own particular favourite.

Rose-Gold is not pure gold, but a mixture of metals or alloy made from a combination of approximately 75% gold, 2.5% silver and 22.5% copper. The word ‘Rose’ is representative of the red, rose and pink shades which create the rose-gold colour. It is the addition of copper which creates the rose-gold hue...

A while back we sold our Auckland based business in search of a new venture. We wanted something that was ‘home-based with flexible hours’. Many people share this dream of working from home and avoiding the traffic hassles, spending more time with family and friends and still make a good living.

Over many years a list has been created of the universally accepted stones which are appropriate to give as a wedding anniversary gift for each year of marriage.

When buying jewellery, it’s always useful to understand some of the terminology which is used to describe the various components of earrings, necklaces, bracelets and other items. If you prefer jewellery with a certain type of clasp, knowing the technical name for it can overcome any complications when out shopping.