We know that sometimes the hardest part of buying Christmas gifts is thinking of what to get! So we've asked our staff to pick their favourite pieces in the hope that it can help inspire you with your own Christmas shopping.
Natasha's Pick
Shaun Leane Talon Earrings
We recently took on the brand Shaun Leane in our Banbury Showroom. I didn’t know too much about his range of jewellery...
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Established 1919
Grosvenor Centre
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Congratulations Stacie!
A huge congratulations to Stacie from our Grosvenor Centre Showroom on the completion of the Gem-A Gemmology Diploma - the most prestigious international gemmological qualification in the gem and jewellery trade. For this in-depth course, Stacie looked at a wider range of gems, synthetics and treatments building her understanding of gemmology and the principles of gem testing and enhanced gem identification skills. This course is a massive undertaking, much...Read More -
Gemstone of the Month: OCTOBER
Gemstone of the Month: October NAME: Opal MEANING: The name “opal” originates from the Greek word opallios, which means “to see a change in colour.” COMMON SPECIES: Many opal varieties exist, but only a few (like Fire Opal and Boulder Opal) are universally recognized. Opals are often referred to by their background “body colour”—black or white. COLOUR: Each Opal is truly one-of-a-kind; as unique as our fingerprints. MOHS HARDNESS: ...Read More -
Gemstone of the Month: SEPTEMBER
Gemstone of the Month: September Pre-Owned Sapphire Ring NAME: Sapphire MEANING: Some linguists propose that the word sapphire derives from Sanskrit “Shanipriya”. Literally meaning "dear to Saturn". Alternatively, other believe that it derived from the Latin word “saphirus” and the Greek word “sapheiros,” both meaning blue. COMMON SPECIES: Sapphire is a variety of the mineral corundum. COLOUR: It is typically blue, but sapphires also occur in yellow...Read More -
Gemstone of the Month: AUGUST
Gemstone of the Month: August NAME: Peridot MEANING: The origin of the name peridot is unknown. The Oxford English Dictionary suggests it has an Anglo–Norman origin (classical Latin pæderot), but could also originate from the Arabic word faridat, meaning "gem" or the French word peritot, meaning gold. COMMON SPECIES: Peridot is a silicate mineral, a magnesium rich variety of Olivine. COLOUR: Peridot is one of the few gemstones that occur...Read More -
Ear Piercing at Michael Jones Jeweller
It's that time of year again when the school holidays are looming - the ideal time for school children to get their ears pierced to allow proper healing before schools start again in September. We offer an ear-piercing service in all our showrooms and have trained, caring members of staff who will make the experience as easy and enjoyable as possible. We have quiet areas in all our showrooms...Read More -
Gemstone of the Month: JULY
Gemstone of the Month: JULY NAME: Ruby MEANING: Rubies are said to represent love and happiness. The name ruby comes from the Latin word ruber, which means red. COLOUR: The most preferred colour is a deep blood red with a slightly bluish hue. Such Ruby is known as "Burmese Ruby" or "Pigeon's Blood Ruby". MOHS HARDNESS: 9 – Very tough. OPTICAL PROPERTIES: Inclusions of tiny, slender, parallel Rutile needles in...Read More -
Gemstone of the Month: JUNE
NAME: Pearl MEANING: A pearl traditionally symbolizes love, happiness and success. In many cultures, pearls symbolize purity and innocence, which is why it’s traditional for a bride to wear pearls on her wedding day. COMMON SPECIES: Pearls have an organic origin are not found within the Earth like most gemstones. The rarest pearls are natural pearls made in the wild. The majority of pearls sold today are cultured or farmed...Read More -
Go Green!
2018 is all about green. Fashion and home styles started the trend - think cacti and palm leaves and now watches and jewellery are here to help accessorise your style. Whether you are into the more subtle pastel shades or ready to go bold with a bright grass green we have just the thing. Rolex Oyster perpetual Datejust 31 featuring a green malachite dial. Amore...Read More -
Gemstone of the Month: MAY
NAME: Emerald MEANING: Emerald comes from the word “smaragdus,” which means “green” in Greek. COMMON SPECIES: Emerald is a variety of beryl. COLOUR: Light green to a deep rich green. MOHS HARDNESS: 7.5-8 OPTICAL PROPERTIES: Double refractive. HISTORY IN JEWELLERY: Cleopatra was known to cherish emeralds, even claiming ownership of all emerald mines in Egypt during her reign. TREATMENTS AND ENHANCEMENTS: Traditionally Emeralds can be oiled to fill surface cracks...Read More
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