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Members of The Institute of Registered Valuers, The Jewellery Valuers Association and The National Association of Jewellers April 27, 2021 Probate Valuations for Inherited Jewellery: Quick Answers and Advice Introduction The passing of a loved one is something that sadly...

Make sure every piece of jewellery you own deserves a place in your jewellery box or earns you some extra cash. #StayHomeSavesLives The message is clear, staying at home saves lives. We all understand the importance of social distancing and...

Create your own piece of heirloom jewellery and make your stamp on the world! All you need to know about Signet Rings by L.Sadler at Gold Arts The Signet Ring is an iconic design – adorning the fingers of the...

This year, 2020 is a leap year – the once every four years phenomenon where we get an extra day – the 29th February. Leaplings (those born on 29th February) have been planning their big birthday parties, but the big...

Valentine’s day is just around the corner and hearts and flowers are everywhere.  At Gold Arts we’ve selected our favourite gifts which say ‘I Love You’   1) Diamond Studs Diamonds aren’t just for engagement rings at Valentines, if you’re...

Trying to be more environmentally aware this Christmas? It doesn’t have to “cost the earth” to look glamourous this Christmas – why not indulge in some fabulous vintage jewellery to accessorise a vintage party dress or second-hand suit? At Gold...

It’s that time again when we all go bit crazy for Black Friday and this year Gold Arts are offering some great deals for our savvy shoppers. Here is our definitive list of the Black Friday deals available IN STORE...

With Halloween just around the corner, what could be better than to explore the legends, superstitions, mystical energy and occult powers of Gemstones.  Wonderful folklore surrounds gemstones, filtering into the mythologies of religion, philosophy, magic and healing therapies. It was...

1) Prevention is better than cure…this may sound obvious, but how you wear and store your jewellery is the best way to keep it looking tip top.  Delicate jewellery like pearls should always be kept separate from harder jewellery like rings,...

Special Offers At Gold Arts This Month We’re very proud to be celebrating our Ruby Anniversary – 40 years of Gold Arts! We’re also very excited to announce our Ruby anniversary celebration, to coincide with July, the birthstone month of...

1. Opal     The birthstone for October and regarded as a protective stone. The word Opal is derived from ‘Opallios’, the Greek word meaning ‘to see a change of colour'. Most of the world’s Opal is produced in Australia....

What is a Cameo? A Cameo, often made from onyx, agate or even shell is carved in relief which means the image is projected from a supporting background. The carving is crafted on the top layer behind a lower layer...

To the naked eye, synthetic and natural diamonds can seem almost identical, however there are marked differences between the two. This blog offers a quick consumer's guide to understanding the difference between Natural vs Synthetic Diamonds. BLOG UPDATED MARCH 2022...

Lady Gaga dazzled at this year’s Oscar Awards as she stepped onto the red carpet in a chic black dress, bombshell white blonde hair and an exquisite statement necklace.     Whilst Lady Gaga is well known for her glamorous...

Elizabeth Welch’s British handmade glass sculptures are a stunning celebration of the colourful natural world encompassed within the skilful art of glass sculpture.  Each one of Elizabeth’s sculptures is carefully hand-crafted using borosilicate glass, which is melted to create her...

Platinum is a rare element found in the Earth’s crust. It is a chemical element with the periodic table symbol Pt. Platinum was discovered in 1735 by Antoine de Ulloa in South America. Pre-Colombians Indians were said to have used...

What are gemstone inclusions? Inclusions within gemstones can be described as any material that is trapped within a mineral at any point of the mineral’s formation. Inclusions can range from gas filled bubbles to insects to fractures and much more....

This year marks Gold Arts 40th birthday. From humble beginnings we now have stores stretching across East and West Sussex and a growing online store which reaches customers across the globe. Founded by Douglas Newman in 1979 in the heart...

Blue John Fluorite From the French ‘blue jaune’ meaning ‘blue yellow’ which makes sense given the blue yellow and also purple and white colours of this gemstone. Only ever discovered in a small number of caverns near the village of...

What is Diamond Fluorescence? Fluorescence is the colour given off from a diamond when it is exposed to UV or Black light. Think of your friend’s teeth and white clothes glowing on the dance floor!!! When a diamond is exposed...

Gold Arts are of course well known and respected as a trusted family jewellers but are also sponsors of an array of sports events and teams which range from motor sports to football to mixed martial arts. Douglas Newman’s greatest...