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                      Feminine without being overtly girly, morganite is a soft-pink to orange-pink form of Beryl, from which also comes it’s better-known relatives, emerald and aquamarine. It is named after legendary financier J.P. Morgan, one of the most important collectors of gemstones of the early 20th century. Morgan gifted much of his collection to the American Museum of Natural History in New York and the Museum of Natural History in Paris, where they can still be seen.        ... Read More

Congratulations! You’ve made the most difficult choice of all (picking a person to spend the rest of your life with), so deciding on an engagement ring should be simple….shouldn’t it? Not necessarily so. Choosing an engagement ring takes some thinking about. Not only does buying an engagement ring involve parting with a sizeable amount of money, but you are also about to choose an item that the lucky recipient (or indeed you, if you are fortunate enough to be choosing your own ring) will likely be adorning your intended’s hand... Read More

If you’re getting married in the next year or so, you might well have to come to Biagio The Jewellers for wedding jewellery inspiration, but with so many options available, the choices can be overwhelming. Perhaps a look at the hottest new trends for weddings, from dresses to decor, might lend a little guiding light in choosing your look? 3D Florals Hot on the heels of their debut Fall/Winter 2017 bridal collection winning ‘Best Bridal Gown Collection’ at the Elle Brides awards, Viktor & Rolf continue to win the hearts... Read More

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend or so the song goes, but coloured gemstones are on the rise and these ten gemstones are rarer than most, making them especially desirable. In many cases their scarcity makes them far more valuable than better known jewels like diamonds, rubies and emeralds. So broaden your gemological horizons and let us introduce you to some fabulous new friends. 1. Red Sphalerite Sphalerite can be found in a range colours from yellow (known as Cleiophan) to brown-black and from blue-greens to red (also known as... Read More

There’s a new mood to ring designs this autumn and key trends are reflected in rings just as in necklaces and bracelets with opulent, spacey, geometric shapes and lavish layering all noted. As the weather cools and nights grow longer, what better way to cheer up grey day then to add a bit of sparkle to your hand? Luckily, we’ve hunted out the finest examples of this season’s trends to buy in-store or you can buy rings online at Biagio The Jewellers. Crystal Kings Fashion has fallen back in love... Read More

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Big savings on diamonds Are you looking for a diamond? Thinking of buying a pair of diamond stud earrings or maybe a diamond ring and wondering what you should be paying? Since becoming a diamond specialist 30 years ago, I have been committed to sourcing the right stone at the best price for every customer when they are looking for a piece of diamond jewellery. It’s remarkable how buying diamonds has changed over the years for the customer. The wealth of information online means we are much more clued up... Read More

Fresh from the Spring catwalk at Academy Live comes silver jewellery designer Chris Lewis. The symmetrical necklace caught the eye of the discerning audience with its differing lengths and lines of silver. A distinctively different jewellery designer, Edinburgh-born Chris evolves his designs from ideas sketched on paper or direct from nature. A small cluster of leaves spotted on a tree was preserved in parchment and reproduced in silver with Chris’s signature textures of organic, hammered and polished finishes. Chris Lewis has won numerous awards for his meticulously finished pieces. Recently... Read More

How to clean your rings Biagio and his team give you an insider’s guide on how to clean your rings and keep them in tip-top condition. What you need: – Washing-up liquid – Soft bristle brush, baby toothbrush or artist’s paintbrush with soft hair such as sable or equivalent – Lint-free jewellery polishing cloth, found in jewellery, hardware or department stores Where to clean? Amethyst, aquamarine, citrine, garnet, morganite, peridot, ruby, sapphire and tanzanite rings Hold your chosen ring under a good light and have a close look at it.... Read More

The blue topaz and tanzanite are the brightest and most vivid stones of all the zodiac birthstones. Tanzanite, a 1000 times rarer than a diamond, with only one source in the world around Mount Kilimanjaro. It was after a bush fire and research shows it was a geological phenomenon and there is less than a million to one chance of it happening again. It was named Tanzanite by the vice-president of Tiffany, Mr H B Platt after it was discovered in Tanzania. The ancient people believed is released Chakras from... Read More