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Cufflinks – The perfect Gift for any Occasion

Cufflinks are the ultimate sign of style and class. They make any man look smart and sophisticated. If you thought that they were only suitable to be worn to an interview or a wedding, you are very much mistaken. The modern man is wearing cufflinks more and more, so much so they are becoming a standard part of most gentlemen’s jewellery collections.

Cufflinks instantly make a good impression and make someone feel special. So naturally, they make a fantastic gift. Luckily, here at Peter Jackson we have a pair of cufflinks to suit every man. Here are a few of our favourites…

Silver Plain Oval Cufflinks

We love the simplicity and class of these cufflinks. Made with sterling silver and with a delicate finish, you simply can’t go wrong.

Black & Silver Skull Cufflinks

Is the person you’re buying for a bit of a rocker? These ultra edgy cufflinks are made with sterling silver, black enamel and set with black cubic zirconia and, let’s be honest, look the part.

Gucci Trademark CufflinksSimple and classy, with a touch of glamour, we think these sterling silver cufflinks are suited to any man. Complete with Gucci packaging, they make a special gift for any special occasion.

Whether it’s a birthday, graduation, wedding or bar mitzvah, a new pair of cufflinks are a wonderful gift. Even if the recipient wouldn’t wear them daily, they make for a wonderful keepsake and token of affection. We have a wonderful and vast range of cufflinks here at Peter Jackson the Jeweller. We pride ourselves on our first rate customer care, so if you have any queries or questions about any of our products, please give out helpful staff a call.

5 pairs of Earrings you need this Season

The best thing about earrings is their ability to completely change a look. Transforming any outfit from simple to glamorous in a matter of minutes, the right pair can make the plainest of little black dresses pop. That’s why it’s always a good idea to have some staple pairs each season, that you can mix and match from day to night.

It’s hard to know what earrings are trending from season to season, so here are a few of our favourite pairs for Autumn 2016…

Thomas Sabo CZ Rubover Ear Jackets

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Ear jackets are huge this season. If you’re not into the larger varieties, this Thomas Sabo pair is dainty and elegant. Made with sterling silver and set with white cubic zirconia, they look stunning without breaking the bank.

Rebecca Rose Gold Pearl Half Hoops

These half hoop drop earrings have grown in popularity over the last 6 months. An elegant alternative to full hoops, and an edgy alternative to classic drop earrings, these really are the best of both worlds. Rebecca earrings are all perfectly elegant with an interesting twist, which is what makes them so versatile!

Michael Kors Tortoise Disc Earrings

We love these rose gold plated earrings from Michael Kors. The edgy tortoise shell effect coloured centre is a set with glittering crystals – making them a real eye-catching pair! If you want some earrings that are a bit out there but not to over the top, these are the pair for you!

Links of London Grace Drop Earrings

If you want a simple pair of earring that can be worn from the office to the dancefloor, these are the pair for you. Bang on trend, these drop earrings are made with an elegant 18ct rose gold vermeil. Simple, modern and chic – there’s no occasion in which these classic Links of London Earrings won’t be suitable.

Perfectly wicked Halloween Gifts

The nights are drawing in, the leaves are starting to fall, and Halloween is just around the corner is! Not everyone loves Halloween as a season, but for some, it’s the best time of the year! Whether you go all out with fancy dress, trick-or-treating and apple bopping, or prefer a lower-key event watching scary films with your family and friends, Halloween is a great time to spend some quality time with your loved ones.

So, what better way to mark the occasion than by buying someone a special ghoulish gift? Luckily, here at Peter Jackson we have a number of quirky, spooky themed gifts that are versatile enough to be worn all year round! Here are a few of our favourites…

LINKS OF LONDON CAMDEN SKULL CUFFLINKS

We’re sure the man in your life will love these quirky Links of London Skull cufflinks. Made with sterling silver, these unique cufflinks are ideal if your man fancies himself as a bit of a punk-rocker.

skull cufflinks

THOMAS SABO SPIDER STUDS

Don’t you just love these Thomas Sabo spider studs? From the Glam & Soul Collection by Thomas Sabo, these earrings made with blackened sterling silver and set with black cubic zirconia. With just the right amount of edge, these make for the ideal halloween gift.

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WHITE GOLD BLACK & WHITE DIAMOND BABY DEVIL KEY PENDANT

This serpentine and ‘naughty’ Devil Key pendant has been hand crafted from 18ct White Gold with 0.69ct pavé set Black Diamonds and 0.03ct pavé set White Diamonds. It’s the ideal mix of edgy and elegant, and it guaranteed to stand out this season and beyond.

Devil Pendant

We hope you like our spooky finds. If you need a little extra help, our super helpful team with guide you though our beautiful ranges! Happy Halloween!

Jewellery Trends from The 2016 Emmy Awards

The Emmy’s are always a big deal when they’re showcased across the TV, as they are seen as the television equivalent of the Oscars. With television series’ becoming increasingly popular over the last few years, more and more eyes are on becoming focused on the Emmy’s. This means the stars of the awards are trying to look extra special for their moment on the red carpet and the focus will most certainly be on their attire and jewellery. To help you add the finishing touches and the glamour to your outfits we’ve come up with three of our favourite jewellery pieces. Take a look at the three pieces we’ve selected just for you!

REBECCA ROSE 3 ROW ORB BANGLE

A number of celebrities including Sofia Vergara, Robin Wright and Viola Davis went for a statement bangle to add a complementary touch to their clutch or shoes. This Rebecca Rose 3 Orb bangle is a beautiful alternative to contemporary, diamond based jewellery. It arrives in a unique rose gold design, which incorporates four white pearls and is finished with white Swarovski crystals.

THOMAS SABO GREEN LOTUS FLOWER RING

Sophie Turner was the celebrity who caught the eye of most people with her beautiful statement ring, offering a subtle shine to her simple black dress and shoes combination. This Thomas Sabo piece is made with 18ct rose gold plated sterling silver and is set with white cubic zirconia pavé and a green synthetic spinel. The Thomas Sabo Green Lotus Flower ladies ring can be seamlessly placed into any formal and casual outfit of your choice!

LINKS OF LONDON GOLD DREAM CATCHER EARRINGS

Without a doubt the biggest trend from this year’s Emmy’s was the inclusion of drop earrings. There were countless number of celebrities showcasing their finest drop earrings for a prestigious event. These Gold Dream Catcher earrings from Links of London offer the perfect balance between being extravagant and subtle. The sterling silver and 18ct rose gold fine mesh wire will definitely add something extra to your outfit, but won’t take the focus away from your dress.

AW16 Luxury Watch Trends

Over all the numerous fashion weeks that take place across Europe and the wider world, we have been shown the fashion trends to follow for the colder months ahead. In the majority of cases, watches are usually a timeless accessory but there are still certain watch designs which are better suited for a specific season. We’ve had a look at the biggest trends from the fashion weeks and have put together a guide for the best watches to wear this AW.

Focus on Embroidery

One of the trends was a focus on embroiderythat has an elegant design and stands out more, which was mainly the design on a lot of gowns and jackets. To carry this trend over to your wrist, the Thomas Sabo White Karma Watch is the perfect choice. The reasoning for this is because it has an eye catching ice white strap which goes with the mood of winter perfectly and it has a shiny dial with rose gold embroidery and a rose gold skeleton arabesque crown that looks truly stunning.

Sparkle

We saw a lot of sparkly items displayed amongst each collection and it seems that this design is set to be a big addition to a lot of AW16 outfits. It is likely however that the majority of people won’t feel too comfortable wearing an item of clothing that is very sparkly as it is normally something you want to save for a special occasion. That makes having a watch that follows this trend very ideal as it is not the stand out point of your outfit. This is where the Michael Kors Stone Set Sawyer Watch comes perfectly in to play! The entire watch is stone set with white crystals with and has silver detailing and you can guarantee it will add a sparkle to the gloomy winter days.

Pink Pieces

Pink watches are normally a colour you would associate with when you were younger, but it seems as though pink is now once again becoming a viable choice for your clothing and accessories. When choosing a pink watch, it would probably be best if it is fairly toned down pink as an electric pink watch may take the focus away from your full outfit. A perfect choice to bring the pink colour in with your watch is the Emporio Armani Ladies Watch which has a stainless steel case along with a pink face and a grey leather strap. The subtle strap accompanied with the light pink face is a great combination that gives you just the right amount of pink.

Silver Shine

Be it clothing or accessories, over the past few years it has been rare to see many silver pieces worn. The reasoning behind this is that rose gold has become a very popular choice when it comes to jewellery and clothing. Now though, there has been a wider number of designers who have decided to bring silver back in with their designs in an aim to try and liven up an outfit. A perfect silver watch that can fit this purpose is the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 9 Automatic Watch which is made from polished steel and the edges of it are fixed with 56 Top Wesselton diamonds. The steel hands are also polished as is the protruding TAG Heuer logo, all this guarantees that this watch will certainly fulfil the needs of an AW16 luxury watch.

September: The Month of the Sapphire

Birthstones are gemstones that accompany a birth month, each have a unique meaning and historical significance. The popularity of birthstones dates back to ancient times when civilisations believed that gemstones had incredible powers such as luck, health and prosperity.

Sapphires are the birthstone of September and without a doubt they are one of the most beautiful stones in the world. If your birthday is in September, despite it being the official end of summer, there is no need to be down! The unmistakeable shine given from your birthstone is here to brighten everything up.

History

Throughout time, sapphires have been used to symbolise nobility and faithfulness. This is the reason many choose the stone for an engagement or wedding ring – the famous French leader, Napoleon, even gave one to his wife in 1796 for this very reason! Another interesting fact about a Sapphire is that the gemstone is amongst the most durable elements in the world. The ‘Mohs Scale of Hardness’ is a system which is used to calculate the ability a stone has to withstand any scratching. Sapphires score a whopping 9/10. The only other natural item that can scratch a sapphire is a diamond.

Maybe you’re thinking about getting a sapphire ring for this purpose too, and if so we wish you the best of luck! As a way to celebrate the month of the Sapphire we’ve put together some of our favourite sapphire rings.

Simple Sapphire Ring Choice

This ring is the ultimate showcase for when ‘less is more’. The 18ct White Gold Sapphire Set Ring can be seen as the perfect choice if you want a beautifully simple ring that will still have the ability to catch attention. This is because the white gold setting looks very attractive offering a seamless complement to the sapphire. The stone also has the trademark rigid cuts in it that you see with sapphires and this means it will definitely be recognisable when people look at it.

Diamond and Sapphire Are a Beautiful Couple

As mentioned previously, sapphires and diamonds are the most durable gemstones available. What that tell us is that if you were to combine these in to one ring it will not just make a stunning piece of jewellery, it will also be able to withstand the wear and tear your hands will face. Looking at the 9 Carrot White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring you can see it has a white gold setting that has smaller diamonds which build up to a sapphire stone, which is finished rounded diamonds. With this ring you can really see how stunning diamonds and sapphires look when they are paired together.

Sapphire Engagement Ring Choice

The 18 Carrot Five Stone White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring can be safely considered as a perfect choice for an engagement ring. The alternating diamonds throughout the setting create a beautiful band that has shine and elegance which will look wonderful around your finger. When purchasing an engagement ring, many want to go all out for it, as it is often the first gift of real substance that you give to your partner. This sapphire ring cuts the perfect line between it being too much and just right.

Thanking your Beautiful Bridesmaids

Traditionally, brides give their bridesmaids a small token of appreciation on the morning of their wedding day. Bridesmaids are an essential part of the wedding team as they spend countless hours making the bride feel so special for their wedding day. Organising and hosting a bridal shower and bachelorette party definitely warrants a massive thank you from the bride.

One of the best ways to thank your lovely ladies is to present them with a beautiful piece of jewellery to show your love and gratitude for all their hard work leading up to the special day. Each bridesmaid is different and there are tons of elegant, thoughtful and beautiful pieces of jewelry to choose from.

It is important to hand select a personable gift for each bridesmaid and it is a great idea to try and choose a different piece of jewellery from the same collection. You may decide to give your maid of honour a dainty pearl necklace where as you know your crazy best friend would much prefer a cute bracelet to add to her stack.

To help you out, we’ve pulled together our top three jewellery pieces from Jersey Pearl, the ultimate creators of classic and contemporary pearl jewellery designs. Pearls are the ultimate must have wedding accessory and bridesmaid gift; they just ooze sophistication, class and elegance.

Here are our three favourite pieces:

JERSEY PEARL PURPLE STUD EARRINGS

The Jersey Pearl stud earrings are in keeping with this seasons wedding colour trend. The pearl stud is an elegant, uncomplicated classic that is perfect for the understated traditional bridesmaid.

JERSEY PEAL PURPLE PEAL NECKLACE

This timeless piece will compliment the Purple Stud earrings beautifully. The necklace is made with sterling silver, set with a single freshwater purple pearl and comes complete with Jersey Peal packaging!

JERSEY PEARL OVAL WHITE PEARL NECKLACE

The Jersey Pearl Oval Necklace is a slightly more expensive option out of the three but definitely worth the extra cash. The 18-inch necklace with a sterling silver clasp is a perfect memento for your maids to treasure forever.

Should you choose a Coloured engagement ring?

These days there’s constantly more unusual and unique engagement rings around. While the classic solitaire is still massively popular and a staple when it comes to engagement rings, a growing player in the coloured ring.

Perhaps it’s down to the Kate Middleton’s £250,000 Garrard jewel, or maybe it’s due to the higher of cost of diamonds. Whatever the reason, it seems that traditional diamond solitaire engagement rings are out and coloured stones are in! If your bride-to-be likes being a bit different, or loves all thing vintage, then it may be the way to go.

Coloured gemstones such as sapphires, emeralds, amethysts and rubies are often a little more affordable than diamonds, and can also lend a vintage feel to even the most modern of engagement ring settings.

Are you considering a coloured gemstone as opposed to a classic diamond ring? If so, here’s three of our favourites.

18ct Rose Gold three stone ring

A stunning Ruby centre stone with round brilliant diamonds set either side, with a beautiful rose gold band. A ruby is a pink to blood-red coloured gemstone that is considered one of the four precious stones, together with sapphire, emerald and diamond.

18ct Gold Emerald & Diamond Set Halo Ring

A beautiful gold ring features a stunning centre emerald stone surrounded by round brilliant diamonds, set on a perfect yellow gold band. The emerald is thought to be the sacred stone of the goddess Venus, thought to preserve love and be a symbol of hope.

18ct White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Set Trilogy Ring

This 18ct White Gold three stone ring features a stunning Sapphire centre stone with diamonds set either side. The sapphire is a very precious stone, with some of the very first gems to ever be cut and polished were sapphires.

If you want to learn more about the various engagement rings we offer, you can give our specialist team a call. They will be more than happy to help assist you in finding the engagement ring of your bride-to-be’s dreams.

Buying your partner a ring, but not ‘THE’ ring…

We often speak to people that want to buy their partners a ring as a gift, that isn’t an engagement ring, but are too scared to! It’s understandable, handing over a small black box with a diamond ring in it can give off the wrong idea. This shouldn’t totally put you off the idea though! You can give a ring as a gift in many cute ways that are obvious that you aren’t popping the question!

Here are a few of our favourite brands that offer beautiful rings that make for perfect gifts that won’t have your partner screaming ‘I DO!’, leaving you in an awkward predicament…

DAISY LONDON

Daisy London do the most ADORABLE sterling silver rings that won’t be mistaken for an engagement ring! Take this Iota Heart Ring made with sterling silver and 18ct gold plate in a beautiful daily heart shape.

Or this Daisy Peta pearl ring, made with sterling silver, 18ct gold vermeil and a pretty pearl that dangles from the ring!Your love will be able to wear this one on its own as part of a stacker combination – beautiful!

And we especially love this Queen Bee Ring almost as much. Made again with sterling silver, the ring features a yellow and black enamel queen bee with 18ct gold plated wings – how cute!

THOMAS SABO

Another great choice is Thomas Sabo, as he creates the most beautiful and unique rings. Again, they won’t be mistaken for engagement rings in a hurry, so they make a lovely gift for your love prior to the big commitment!

Take this Fatima’s Garden Ring from the Thomas Sabo Glam & Soul Collection. Made with 18ct rose gold plated sterling silver, this unique style with have any girl swooning!

This second ladies ring, the Thomas Sabo Rose Ellipse Ring, made with 18ct rose gold plated sterling silver and set with white zirconia and rose quartz, is simply stunning.

REBECCA

If these don’t so it for you, we recommend trying Rebecca. With all of her pieces handmade in Italy, they are a guaranteed winner. We particularly love these two pieces.

Rebecca Gold Green Quartz Ring, a real unique style ring ft. green quartz.

Or this Rebecca Rose Pearl Ring, with rose gold plated bronze and set with a pink pearl – beautiful!

We hope you like our choices! Just make sure you’re not down on one knee when you give her them and you should be fine on the proposal-avoidance front!

Behind The Brand : CLOGAU

Clogau Gold has become a nationally-renowned brand, sold in the world’s finest stores. A second generation family business based in Wales, Clogau have been creating unique, handcrafted jewellery containing rare Welsh gold for over 25 years.

Every piece of jewellery, originating from the St. David’s Gold Mine in BontdduIn, is handcrafted. This allows the love and dedication of their craftsman to reflect in every detail. Proud winners of the several prestigious jewellery awards, Clogau is famous for supplying the gold used in a number of the Wedding rings worn by the Royal Family – making Welsh gold some of the most sought-after gold in the world!

Every piece they create contains rare Welsh gold taken from the mountains of Snowdonia, the same gold as used by royalty for over 100 years. This gives their unique jewellery a Royal heritage and cultural legacy that spans the last century.

Here are some of our favourite pieces from them.

TREE OF LIFE BANGLE

The delightful Tree of Life bangle is hand-crafted in sterling silver and 9ct rose gold. Featuring an intricate filigree design of wild vines, berries and leaves, these beautifully symbolise the natural beauty and continuity of life.

WINDSOR COLLECTION WEDDING RING

From The Queen Mother in 1923, to the Duchess of Cambridge in 2011, generations of the Royal Family have chosen precious Welsh gold to create their wedding rings. Elegantly handcrafted and featuring a most classic unisex design, the 3mm Windsor collection wedding ring has been crafted in 9ct rose gold. Inscribed on the inside of the band is the Welsh word ‘Cariad’, meaning beloved, sweetheart or darling in a beautiful italic script.

TREE OF LIFE PEARL EARRINGS

tree of life earrings

Representing love and wisdom, pearls have long been treasured as objects of natural beauty and awe. As a symbol of purity and innocence, the pearl is favoured by brides-to-be. On each earring, a single fresh-water pearl is surrounded by a 9ct rose gold vine and sits on a 9ct yellow gold stud.