Journey Through Jewellery - Guides, History and Deep Dives

If you've ever been confused by the myriad terms used in non-solid gold jewellery then don't worry - you're not the only one. Gold plated, gold filled, gold cased, rolled gold... what do they all mean? How do I tell them apart? Worry not, I'm here to help!

Whenever I come across a vintage Scandinavian silver piece with enamel, I always enjoy handling it and admiring the design; the colour combinations, the strange, flowing shapes or the beautiful representations of flowers and critters. Discover the designers behind these well-made pieces of jewellery in this blog.

With a business name like "Goldcrest", it will come as a surprise to no-one that I love birds. In this blog I explore the symbolism of various birds and their use in the world of jewellery.