Exclusive Valentines Gifts for Him and Her

Buying a Valentine’s Day gift can be an overwhelming experience. With so much pressure to find the perfect present for your beau, it isn’t uncommon for us to fall flat on our faces. Flowers, chocolates and socks can get tiresome, especially when they have been your fool proof plan since the beginning of your relationship! So this year, why not give something a little more precious?!

With the day of love slowly creeping upon us, the Peter Jackson team have decided to give you a little helping hand in choosing the picture-perfect gift, for both him and her, to make sure you get it right this year!

For Her:

Michael Kors Stone Set Silver Kerry Watch

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Every girl deserves a little glitz! And this beautiful timepiece is at the top of our wish list this valentine’s day! The 38mm stainless steel watch is fully embellished with glittering crystals, which are guaranteed to catch her eye.

Links of London Aurora Bracelet

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If you’re looking for a versatile piece, this subtle, lightweight bracelet, with a sparkling finish, will be a fantastic addition to her collection. With accents of silver, gold and rose gold, this triple colour link bracelet is a piece that can be worn on any occasion, with any outfit.

Thomas Sabo Eternity of Love Necklace

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This stunning Thomas Sabo necklace is a sure fire way to melt her heart! The delicate symbol of everlasting love, made from sterling silver, with 18 carat gold plating is set to be a popular choice this valentine’s day.

For Him:

Daniel Wellington Classic Oxford Rose Strap Watch

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Daniel Wellington watches are the perfect companion for every gentleman. Its playful colours and minimalistic dial ooze effortless style, making this the ideal Valentines gift. This watch can be worn for formal events and well as casual gatherings, and its interchangeable straps mean you can update your timepiece as often as you wish.

Thomas Sabo Rebel At Heart Cufflinks

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These gorgeous cufflinks are made from sterling silver and mother of pearl, with black enamel filling the Thomas Sabo engraving. The sleek and stylish design allows them to accompany any formal outfit flawlessly.

Links of London Layered Bracelet

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With the additional option to engrave, this Links of London bracelet is a beautiful choice for a men’s valentines’ gift. Made from sterling silver and woven grey cord, this masculine bracelet comes complete with a branded presentation box.

If you are struggling to choose the perfect valentines gift, then our specially trained staff can help you make the right choice! With a superb collection of fine jewellery and watches, we are guaranteed to have a gift for everyone. 

Michael Kors – So Much More Than Just Watches

Out of no where, it seems that Michael Kors has become the designer on everyone’s radar when it comes to purchasing a watch.

Whether it be for a partner, parent or an indulgent purchase for yourself, women everywhere appear to want, or have, one of the designer watches.

Sales have boomed in the last 2 years, throwing the designer into prime position within the watch market, putting up stiff competition against the other big designer names, such as Marc Jacobs and Thomas Sabo.

The designer, who has celebrity clients wearing his collections across the globe, including Heidi Klum, Jennifer Lopez, and Michelle Obama, is enjoying continued growth and success in the fashion market, but it doesn’t stop there. The designer also has a spectacular range of jewellery available, including the brand new Huggie Hoop Earrings, that are set to be the next big seller, amongst Valentine’s Day shoppers. Made from gold or silver plated stainless steel and set with white cubic zirconia, the branded earrings start from £79.00 and are available both online and in store.

Available in a number of styles, there is something to suit everyone with this collection, from young fashionistas, the the more sophisticated woman.

With its affordable price tag and the Michael Kors signature style, its safe to say these superb Huggie Hoop Earrings will be a popular choice this valentines day.

Click here to take a look at Michael Kors Earrings

Valentine’s Day Gifts By Links Of London

Links of London are one of our bestselling brands and a piece of jewellery from their eclectic collection is sure to score you brownie points this Valentine’s Day.

For anyone not familiar with the somewhat bizarre story behind the birth of this fashionable jewellery brand it all began in 1990.  A local restaurant owner ordered a commission for the manufacture of sterling silver fish cufflinks to give to their loyal clients.

The unusual design caught the eye of Harvey Nichols department store who then ordered a whole collection, and the rest is history! Links of London now have stores in the UK, Hong Kong, USA and Canada.

The high quality and contemporary designs of this brand are popular with people of all ages.  There is a design available for every taste making Links of London a go-to brand this Valentine’s Day.

Here are five of our favourite romantic, love-inspired pieces to impress that special person in your life.

Diamond Essential Heart Earrings

These beautiful, simple studs are made from sterling silver and diamond pavé.  Their simplistic design makes them perfect for wearing day-to-day meaning that they’re sure to become a go-to accessory for the recipient.

Rose Key To My Heart Charm

Buying a gift for someone who already knows and loves the Links of London brand?  If you’re buying for someone who already owns one of our charm bracelets then this Key To My Heart charm will stand out and outshine every other charm on their bracelet.

Diamond Essentials Heart Pendant

Another piece that is beautiful and dainty in its simplicity is this sterling silver and pavé heart pendant.  The perfect adaptable accessory, this pendant can be dressed up or dressed down.

Diamond Whispers Love Bracelet

This stunning bracelet features a tiny delicate diamond in the heart that dangles from the end of the word ‘love’.  The bracelet and chain are made from sterling silver and the attention to detail on this delicate piece is impeccable.  Definitely a good choice if you’re looking for a gift that has the ‘wow-factor’.

Classic Heart Bangle

The classic, elegant design of this sterling silver bangle means it is a bestseller amongst people of all ages. It features a hanging sterling silver heart charm with a tiny splash of gold in the form of a raised 18ct gold heart on the front of the charm.

How To Choose The Right Wedding Ring

Your wedding rings will (hopefully) be with you for the rest of your lives, so it’s important to choose them very carefully!

Buying wedding rings is a big purchase that couples often choose to make together.  Wedding rings are usually worn every day as a symbol of a couple’s love and commitment to each other.  For this reason wedding rings are often quite simple in design as they need to complement any outfit and still appeal to you in many years time when your taste and style may have changed!

We’ve put together short guide to help couples shopping for their weddings rings to make the right choices.

Set a budget

The very first thing you should do is sit down together and agree a budget for the rings.  There’s nothing worse than setting your heart on a particular ring only to find it’s way out of your price range, so set a budget and then stick to it.

Decide what you want

The style and design that you choose is completely down to personal preference but it’s useful to sit down together and discuss what sort of thing you’d like before you start shopping for the rings.  Choosing a metal is a good place to start, there’s plenty to choose from including gold, white gold, silver, platinum and titanium.

Start looking early

Don’t leave it until the last minute to buy your weddings rings, it may not seem like that big a deal but when it comes down to it couples often find it more difficult than they imagined.  Even if you find a style that you like and that fits your budget quite quickly you may need to send the rings way to be resized so it’s better to get things moving sooner rather than later to avoid stress later down the line.

Get it sized correctly

Remember that you’re going to be wearing this ring come rain or shine so it needs to be a comfortable fit.  During your lifetime your fingers may swell and contract for a variety of reasons so it’s important that choose a size that will allow for this.  Most jewelers will have ring sizers in store.  Don’t be afraid to ask for a trained member of their staff to measure your finger and ascertain the correct size for you rather than doing it yourself.

Gifts for her – Charm Bracelets

Charm bracelets are one of the most customisable pieces of jewellery available on the market. With their almost endless potential to be personalised until their owner’s heart’s content, there is something definitely very special about a charm bracelet.

As a piece of jewellery, charm bracelets have seen usage for thousands of years with the first charm bracelets appearing around 600-400 BC. Another famous example is the fact that Queen Victoria wore charm bracelets which started a fashion amongst the noble classes of Europe. When Prince Albert passed away, she also made mourning charms popular which featured locks of hair taken from the deceased and also miniature portraits of them as well.

Charm bracelets as we know them today have been trending in Europe and North America since the early 2000s. Early examples of these sorts of bracelets were chains to which different beads or charms could be attached. The reason for the popularity of such bands is due to the fact that they can be customised to a great extent. Budget-wise they are a fantastically versatile product. This is because beads from different brands can feature on another brand’s bracelets which allows cheaper beads to be mixed with an expensive bracelet and vice versa.

The idea for this was introduced to the European market by Danish company Trollbeads, though many different brands have since adopted this style of bracelet. Peter Jackson stocks a selection of the leading companies for charm bracelets in the UK. These companies include: Clogau Gold, Thomas Sabo, D for Diamond, Links of London, Gucci, and Michael Kors which offers you a wide variety of charm bracelets and charms to choose from.

Thomas Sabo is one of the most famous suppliers of charm bracelets that Peter Jackson stocks. Their ‘Charm Club’ is world famous and we stock a wide selection of them right here! Our collection includes the Thomas Sabo Charm Bracelet with Cloverleaf Charm, the Thomas Sabo Silver Bat Charm and the Thomas Sabo VW Beetle Charm. All of these will make great gifts for someone special this Christmas at prices that will suit you, regardless of your budget.

At the more luxury end of the Charm Bracelet market, we have Clogau. Clogau have a beautiful selection of charms to put on your bracelets including the stunning Tree of Life Bead Charm. The Clogau charms are reminders of milestones that you have reached in your life and the Tree of Life Charm is no different, delicately crafted onto the charm is an intricate filigree design which represents the everlasting and natural beauty of life. The charm is also made out of Welsh Gold which has been the gold of UK royalty since 1911.

Overall, due to fact that you can customize them, Charm Bracelets can really be crafted to be a reflection of your own personality. They can tell your life story with each charm representing a place from where you have been and the people that you have met there. With Christmas around the corner, they will make a fantastic gift for someone you know and will be a great companion for them through life.

Have a look at our selections of charm bracelets.

Gift ideas For Her – Emozioni

Emozioni coins are one of the big things in the world of jewellery. Famed for their versatility, these necklaces are quickly becoming a fashion must­have on the way up to Christmas so we decided we would give you a closer look at Hot Diamond’s stunning collection.
The collection is inspired by the different emotions that we all feel and believes that it is important that the jewellery that we wear is an extension of how we are feeling. With this in mind, the necklace is almost completely interchangeable. In order to do this, the necklace comes in three parts: the chain, the coin keeper and the coin itself so that you can have complete freedom in the jewellery that you are wearing.
The Emozioni was launched at JCK Show in the USA in Las Vegas on May 31st last year and has already seen significant interest from jewellery lovers across the world. The idea behind the interchangeable coins is to reflect your emotions but you can also use them to reflect your outfits too!
Peter Jackson has a wide range of Emozioni coins, necklaces and coin keepers which gives you complete freedom in constructing your own personal Emozioni out of the truly stunning pieces that are in the Hot Diamond collection.
One of the main praises that the collection has gathered is its versatility which is one of the big plus points for this fantastic collection. The mix and match elements that come with the jewellery are one of the main selling points for the collection and it’s the different parts that really deserve the attention.
Each piece, whether it’s the chain, coin keeper, or coins, are really high quality pieces of jewellery and the coins themselves feature really intricate design and attention to detail. Regardless of what combination that you choose, Emozioni are truly stunning pieces of jewellery to be seen wearing. Because of their versatility, they can also be worn in many different situations varying from casualwear to formal wear which makes them a really valuable piece to have.
Overall, Emozioni are one of the most versatile pieces that we have in stock at Peter Jackson. The wide range of interchangeable pieces means that they can be interchanged to suit any mood, outfit or occasion and they will make a great gift for Christmas as there are so many different combinations that can be bought together, you can add your personal touch to make this present even more special.

Christmas Gift Ideas – Silver or Gold Sixpence Coin Necklace

Is there anything a woman loves more than to receive an item of jewellery for Christmas? The two coin sixpence necklace is perhaps the most fashionable piece a person could own at present, being featured hanging around the neck of some of the world’s biggest stars.  Recently the likes of Michelle Keegan, Holly Willoughby and Gabby Logan have all been pictured wearing it and the trend is showing no signs of slowing down.

The sixpence necklace comes in 2 different colours, gold or silver and has a 16 inch chain. It is small and stylish as well as being rumoured to bring luck to the wearer. It is gaining a reputation online amongst many users of being a lucky coin.

If you’d like to treat someone special to one of the sixpence coin necklaces then you can buy them on our site for the great price of £60. Please click on the respective link below to purchase.

Click here for the Gold Sixpence Coin Necklace or the Silver Sixpence Coin Necklace.

How Ferrari’s Watches Match Their Formula 1 Pedigree

Scuderia Ferrari, which would later develop into the Ferrari S.p.A we know today, was set up in 1929 by Enzo Ferrari as a race car sponsorship company which literally translated into Stable Ferrari (but more commonly known as Team Ferrari). It is the oldest team in the Grand Prix having been a participant since 1932. The company went into the production of street-legal vehicles in the late 40s and were bought into by Fiat in 1969. This year, Fiat have announced that they wish to sell their share of the company which, at the time of the announcement, was around 90%.

Secunda Ferrari trained and raced amateur racers in Alfa Romeo cars until 1938 when he was hired by the car manufacturer as head of their motor racing department. This arrangement would be shaken to it’s core however when 1941 saw the confiscation of Alfa Romeo by the Axis Powers in order to contribute to the war effort. Ferrari’s team was too small to be taken and was instead assigned to producing parts for vehicles. As part of his contract Enzo Ferrari was banned from racing for 4 years and so his company (which had become part of Alfa Romeo) changed it’s name to Auto Avio Costruzioni Ferrari.

The first actual ferrari was made in this period and debuted during the 1940s. However, due to World War II it saw very little competition. The company moved its factory to Maranello in 1943 where it was bombed by the Allies in 1944. Rebuilding his factory in 1946, Enzo Ferrari made Maranello Ferrari’s permanent home and it has been based there ever since.

After the war, Ferrari began work on it’s first road-legal car which would be released a year after the factory was rebuilt: The 1947 125 S. Enzo was reluctant to build road cars, however, he needed the funds they produced to back Scuderia Ferrari.

Enzo Ferrari passed away in 1988 but not before he personally oversaw the launch of arguably one of the world’s most famous supercars ever made. The Ferrari F40 was a rear wheel drive, two door coupé which was sold at roughly £1,324,500 in today’s equivalent prices. There have been reports however that people have paid up to 4 times this much for one.

Since they first started their Formula one World Championship career, the team has completed 888 races with 221 victories and 207 pole positions. They have also had 230 Fastest Laps. They came 3rd in the latest Gran Prix in 2013 and hope to just as well if not better this year in the US.

The logo is perhaps one of the most recognisable logos in the world of motor racing and features a black prancing horse on a yellow background. The horse was the logo of the Italian World War I ace Francesco Baracca’s fighter plane and was adopted by Ferrari after Baracca was shot down 1918 at the request of Baracca’s parents. They asked Ferrari to carry on the fallen pilots tradition of sportsmanship, gallantry and boldness.

Since its founding, Ferrari has been known for it’s dedication to perfection in engineering which have been reflected in all things bearing their name be it formula 1, sports cars or even the watches that bear their name.

Pick up your watch today and share in the legacy that is Ferrari racing.

Why Do People Wear Crucifixes?

Crucifixes, or cross necklaces, are a well-known piece of jewellery historically associated with the Christian religion. Recently they have become a fashion item and are worn by both followers of the religion and non-followers.

The symbol itself is not exclusive to any particular sect or denomination of the Christian church and is often given as a gift for a baptism or confirmation. Ultimately, the cross necklace can mean different things for different sects of Christianity, some believe it as a show of faith whereas other believe that it can ward away evil spirits.

In popular culture, the belief that the crucifix wards off evil spirits is used in Bram Stoker’s 19th century gothic novel Dracula, in which it is used to repel the antagonist vampire away from a protagonist. This is something that is seen in many gothic-esque fiction across the years and found it’s way onto television with vampires being repulsed in shows such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer amongst other things.

Crucifixes are generally made out of sterling silver or gold, however it is not uncommon for some to be made out of or decorated with other materials, such as diamonds.

Generally, the pendant itself is generally hung from a chain and features the one crucifix at the end, however, this is not always the case as some necklaces to feature multiple crosses on the same chain.

Whether you choose to wear it for religious purposes or not, the crucifix is a fine piece of jewellery that also makes a fantastic gift for a loved one’s religious ceremony. In recent years it has become a fashion object and is set to stay that way for many years to come! For more information, or to look at our great range of crucifix pendants, see our pendants page.

One of our best selling crucifixes is the 9ct Gold Crucifix Pendant

How To Pick A Diamond Ring – The Four Cs (Clarity, Colour, Carat, Cut)

Diamond picking can be a tough decision, whether it’s for yourself or somebody special, getting the right one can be a hard choice.
If you cannot pick one by personal preference, or just wish to know more about the diamond that you’re looking at, it’s worth bearing in mind the four Cs of diamond grading: Diamond Cut, Clarity, Colour, Carat weight.

CUT

The first, and probably the most important, factor is the cut of the diamond. When someone describes the cut of a diamond to you, it can mean one of two things: the shape of the rock or its reflective qualities. Both of these factors are important when deciding between a good diamond and a great diamond so it’s worth knowing about both.
Shape is very important to the form of a diamond, it can affect how the diamond manipulates light which can affect its brilliance. Ideally you want a well proportioned jewel, not too deep, not too shallow, this allows the light to enter the diamond through the top (or the table), it is then reflected on the pavillion (the base), to the other side of the pavillion and finally leaving through the table again. This gives the diamond it’s bright and fiery appearance.

CLARITY

The second ‘C’ is the clarity of a diamond. Due to the fact that diamonds are a natural occurrence, caused by pressure generally in the Earth’s mantle, and not created in a lab, this can lead to imperfections. These imperfections are split into two categories: Inclusions and Blemishes, while blemishes are found on the outside of the diamond, inclusions are imperfections on the inside. As to be expected, the less imperfections a diamond has, the higher the price.

COLOUR

Third on the list is colour, when the term colour is used to describe a diamond, it is usually referring to how much colour a white diamond has in it. A true white diamond has an absence of colour and are more valuable because of it due to the fact that a clear diamond, like a window, allows more light through, which, in turn, allows the jewel to sparkle. Diamonds are graded from D to Z with jewels in the D to F category being the more sought after and hence more expensive.

CARAT

Last out of the four Cs is Carat weight. This is not to be confused with the term ‘Karat’ which is used to describe the purity of gold. One carat is equal to about 200 milligrams, with the price per carat increasing depending on how big the diamond is. The bigger the diamond, the more money, per carat, it is worth.
Overall, it’s worth remembering that a diamond has ultimately two values, however much it is worth in monetary value, and how much it is worth as a sentimental piece. If you’re choosing a diamond for a loved one it may also be worth picking a diamond on personal preference as well as referring to the 4 Cs. An example of this is that most untrained individuals may not be able to tell if a diamond has a slight blemish on it or if it isn’t the highest grade of clarity that money can buy, the most important point may be that it was the one you chose.