Delving into the World of Jewellery with the Michael Jones Jeweller Blog — Grosvenor Centre

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....

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....

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....

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...

The new collection from Ti Sento Milano is now in stock online and in both our Grosvenor Centre and Banbury showrooms. Pale pinks, lavenders, rose and turquoise carry throughout the collection creating an unlimited possibility to mix and match your favorite pieces. Take a look at the whole collection here. All TI SENTO - Milano jewellery is designed exclusively by...

Under £30 Silver Diamond Set Open Heart Pendant Silver Plated Tooth Box and Curl Box Ti Sento Synthetic Pearl Bracelet Under £70 Ti Sento Turquoise Coloured Bead Bracelet Ti Sento Aqua Green Crystal Silver Ring Wolf London Collection Ice Blue Jewellery Roll Under £100 Ti Sento Rose Plated Crossover Hoop Earrings Michael Kors Pavé Rose Gold-Tone Ring Under £150 Rotary...

It is Mother's Day this Sunday and we would like YOU to share your favourite 'mummy & me' pictures with us via Instagram using the #MJJMoments tag. We will pick a favourite on FRIDAY 9th MARCH and our winner will receive a pair of £50 Michael Jones Jeweller gift vouchers to spend in our stores! We look forward to seeing...

Citizen watch sale! We have got 25% off Citizen Watch UK online & in our Grosvenor Centre Showroom throughout the whole of March! Use code CITIZEN25 at the checkout online. Offer valid until 31st March 2018.

Yesterday, Tom, the manager of our Grosvenor Centre shop was lucky enough to accompany Raymond Weil to the 2018 Brit Awards last night. Raymond Weil have been associated with the prestigious award ceremony over the past 14 years and is the official timing partner for the UK’s premier awards ceremony. To celebrate the collaboration, Raymond Weil presented special edition timepieces...

We are excited to launch a new trade-in offer with Citizen Watches. It is simple - you trade in your old watch (in any condition) and we will give you £25.00 off a new citizen watch that is priced up to £249.99 or £50.00 off a Citizen watch over £250.00. This offer can only be honoured in our Grosvenor Shopping...