The name itself is derived from the Greek word ‘smaragdus’ meaning, “green gem”. The ancient Egyptians mined Emeralds nearly 3,000 years ago, and Cleopatra was an avid emerald collector. In the 16th Century Spanish explorers found large Emeralds in the possession of...
Aquamarine is the birthstone for March and the gemstone gifted for a 19th wedding anniversary. It belongs to the mineral family called Beryl – a group of gemstones which also includes emerald and morganite. Aquamarine comes in a small range of blues – from pale to...
Synthetic diamonds have become more prevalent in the jewellery industry, and it is more important than ever for customers to be aware of the facts around diamonds (natural or synthetic), and for jewellers and valuers to know how to distinguish between the two. I sat...
As a manufacturing jewellery company we are often asked by new clients: ‘What is the difference between handmade and cast jewellery?’ I have been a part of the Abrecht Bird team for the past 10 years, so I may be a little biased in favour of handmaking as opposed to...
As the pandemic changed the world that we once knew, every day forced us to face new challenges and emotions. It took a global pandemic for me to truly appreciate the work that our frontline and healthcare workers do, putting their lives and the health of their...
Whose beautiful treasured jewellery is in much need of some tender loving care and a bit of a spruce up? The best way to clean your jewellery will always be to bring it to us to have it professionally cleaned and checked for any loose stones or repair work that is...
As September draws close to an end we decided to feature a very special sapphire and diamond ring that was commissioned by our client Doug for his wife Bernadette last year. We thought this remodelling job was the perfect piece to highlight this month’s birthstone and...
Another of our couples who haven't let COVID-19 dampen their spirits is Henry and Felicity. Like our last feature couple Henry and Felicity also got engaged before stage 3 restrictions.At Abrecht Bird we love making new items of jewellery but we find it so special...
This year has presented us all with very harsh times to face as well as a lot of uncertainty, but it is also wonderful to see love is still in the air and our clients are still showing their nearest and dearest how much they mean to one another.Before stage 4 lockdown...
Earlier this year when we could have all our lovely clients visit us we welcomed Christine into our workshop to help hand make her champagne and pink diamond ring - a unique Argyle diamond creation. Champagne or cognac diamonds are available in other places around the...