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Souvenir Precious Metal Bars to Celebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee

Published: May 14, 2012

In celebration of the Queens Diamond JubileeCookson Gold – the supplier of precious metals is offering its customers special commemorative souvenir bars in two different precious metals featuring the special Queens Jubilee hallmar   The bars are available to buy in solid sterling silver and 9 carat gold with the same pattern. The bars also Read More

Engagement Ring Questions – Platinum or White Gold?

Published: March 10, 2012

We are frequently asked which metal – platinum or white gold? So here is a brief description of each of both precious metals to help you decide which metal you would refer for an engagement ring or other piece of jewellery.   Platinum for use in Engagement Rings Platinum has impressive qualities as it has Read More

Gold Found in Scotland and Casted into a Beautiful Engagement Ring

Published: January 7, 2012

We all know that searching for the perfect engagement ring is not an easy decision and can take some time; but would you spend 6 months out in freezing Scottish rivers searching for the gold yourself?   John Greenwood 46, from Crieff, Perthshire took on the challenge to search for gold to make his future Read More

Will There be a New ‘Indestructible’ Form of 18 Carat Gold in 2012?

Published: December 23, 2011

In 2012 we may see a new type of 18 carat gold – called ‘Magic Gold’ and it will be the first-ever ‘indestructible’ 18-carat gold.   The new gold can only be scratch by the hardest material on earth- a diamond and will be completely immune to rust. The first example of this new gold Read More

Gold Shoe Laces Could be Yours for $19,000

Published: October 21, 2011

Are you gold crazy?  If so you will love these exclusive 24 carat gold shoe laces for your sneakers and shoes. The gold shoe laces are made using ancient, artisan jewellery techniques and will set you back $19,000 (£12,000).   To add to their exclusivity – only ten pairs of gold laces will be made Read More

New Statistics – Platinum popular in London and White Gold Popular in Greater Manchester for Engagement Rings.

Published: September 28, 2011

Recent statistics show that the sales for white gold engagement rings in Greater Manchester are higher than London, while sales for platinum engagement rings in London are higher than Greater Manchester.   The north/south divide is stronger than ever in the world of buying engagement rings!   A recent sales survey from a jeweller based Read More

Gold and Platinum from Outer Space

Published: September 9, 2011

New research suggests that gold and platinum worn in engagement rings, wedding rings and other types of jewellery comes from outer space.   It is believed by scientists that the Earth’s precious metals platinum and gold used to make jewellery, accessory parts, computer parts and more occurred 200 million years after the planet was formed Read More