But don’t be blue – there’s a whole rainbow of colours to choose when you wear sapphires. Born in September? Then sapphire is your birthstone, it is hailed to symbolize truth, faithfulness and nobility. Most of us think of blue...
June 2021 The 7 key terms used for ordering a wedding ring explained Don't be baffled by jargon - designing your own wedding ring at Gold Arts is simple. 1) Profile The profile is simply the shape and look of...
With foreign holidays on hold, but travel restrictions within the UK relaxing, perhaps a day trip to sunny Sussex is on your roadmap? Sussex has so much to offer, the beautiful rolling hills of the Sussex Downs; glorious beaches and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
- Remove your jewellery before spraying perfume. Chemicals in perfumes can damage some metals and gemstones so it is best to apply perfume or cologne first, leave it to dry and then add your jewellery. - Different metals of different...
The Art Nouveau era was a short but inspired period of time ranging from 1890-1910’s, which saw the world of jewellery awash with detailed designs which reflected the beauty of the organic and natural world. Art Nouveau was undoubtedly French...
The Art Deco period is in large a product of the roaring 20’s but its influence in the world of jewellery is far reaching and still massively popular today. The Art Deco movement spanned from the 1920’s to the 1930’s...
Heart Shaped Fancy Cut Nothing says love like a heart shaped fancy cut diamond. The most romantic of the fancy cuts the heart shape diamond is the perfect way to symbolise your love. The heart cut generally contains...
Taaffeite Taaffeite is an incredibly rare gemstone named after the gemologist who discovered it in 1945, Richard Taaffeite. Interestingly the stone was already cut and polished in a Dublin jewellers when Richard Taaffeite identified its uniqueness and it was...
The Engagement Ring Both Kate and Meghan’s dazzling engagement rings are royal heirlooms passed down to them. Kate’s iconic sapphire and diamond halo ring was famously once owned by Princess Diana. The ring was then gifted to Kate by Prince...
How are Gemstones Formed?Gemstones which have a mineral origin, come from rocks or in gem gravels which are formed from these rocks. Rocks themselves are made up of one or more minerals which can be divided into three different categories,...
