Delving into the World of Jewellery with the Michael Jones Jeweller Blog

Every year, Pantone releases a new ‘Colour of the Year’. Typically, this colour is one that will go on to influence global trends across every industry. In the jewellery industry, it is a colour that we expect to see in bracelets, rings, necklaces, earrings and even watches. For a little bit of historical context, Pantone’s Colour of the Year started...

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...

How to find out your partner’s engagement ring size without them knowing: You’ve spent a long time planning the most incredible marriage proposal of all time. The romantic backdrop setting has been chosen, you’ve decided what words you’ll say, and you've already chosen the outfit that you’ll wear on that special day. There’s just one piece left to go, you...

This time of year comes around so quickly. There’s so much to do and buy in the lead up to Christmas and New Year. But, often, the biggest stumbling block is: what to buy loved ones for Christmas? They seemingly have everything. The latest gadget? They bought that for themselves last month. New homeware pieces? They’ve got double of most things,...

We find that one of the main reasons people buy pre-owned items is value for money. The price of gold and silver has risen dramatically in the last few years, resulting in pre-owned pieces usually costing much less than an equivalent new modern piece. Jewellery, silverware and watches are very personal items and often hold memories to the owner. Some...

Gold has been one of the most popular metals in jewellery-making for centuries and is highly valued by people and cultures all over the world. However, gold can be rather costly because of its ever-rising market value. On a more ethical note, the extraction process of gold has led to environmental and ethical degradation. The most logical answer to these...

This year has seen a surge in popularity for birthstones, the gemstones that represent a person’s birth month. It is believed that birthstones originated from the breastplate of Aaron, which contained 12 gemstones that represented the 12 tribes of Israel. In the Book of Exodus in the Bible, the Breastplate of Aaron was a sacred object that was worn by...

Summer 2020 is finally here. It feels a little different to the normal summers that we have had here in the UK - apart from the weather that is, that has been consistently disappointing with a healthy dose of wind and rain. With a new season comes a whole new wardrobe, and no outfit is truly complete with some incredible...

Father’s Day 2020 is fast-approaching. Although this year is a little different with the majority of us staying at home during lockdown, meaning that some of us may or may not be able to see and spend time with our dad come Sunday. But, where we can, we all want to get our dad’s something special come Sunday 21st June....

Fope jewellery is one of the most widely recognisable and iconic brands across the world. This Italian fine jewellery brand was founded in 1929 by Umberto Cazzola and continues to produce unique and distinctive designs. Fope combines the strength of its long-standing values with a true flair for innovation and creating unique jewellery. This Italian brand is renowned for its...

Although we’re living in a time of uncertainty with many of us working at home, and a constant lingering feeling that everything is completely out of our control - there are a few things in which we can control. The first is that we can take care of the way we look and feel. Sometimes, that includes buying a new...

Just a little something to say ‘Love you, Mum’ We’re back with our annual list of incredibly nice, lovely things that’ll make you look like a very thoughtful son or daughter on Mother’s Day. We want to help you out so you’re not panicking come Sunday 22nd March! Mother’s Day shopping needn’t be stressful or filled with the same gifts...