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From Ancient Jewellery To Everyday Essentials
From ancient jewellery to today’s everyday essentials, discover how jewellery has evolved over thousands of years and how Essential went from one little shop in Southampton to a family-run jeweller...

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Jewellery Care Guide: Gold Plated Sterling Silver
Your jewellery is made to be worn. Here's how to keep your gold-plated pieces looking their best.

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How to Style Charm Hoops: 3 Ways To Wear One Pair
Removable charm hoops: Our most versatile hoops, one pair of hoops, three ways to wear them.
Remove the charm for a minimal look, keep the charm for a little extra, or go all out with an ear stack ...

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How Global Markets Affect the Price of Sterling Silver Jewellery
Silver prices have a direct impact on the sterling silver jewellery industry. We explore how global markets, supply and demand, and rising material costs have an effect on us here at Essent...

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Your Essential Jewellery Hacks
From putting on a bracelet solo to measuring your ring size at home, fixing misaligned hoops and extending a necklace that’s too short, these are the jewellery hacks you need to know.

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Behind The Scenes: How Your Jewellery Is Made
At Essential Jewellery, we believe you should know the story behind the jewellery you wear.
Ever wondered who makes your jewellery and what goes into every piece? Take a look behind the scenes at t...

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Sterling Silver vs Silver-Plated Jewellery: What's the Difference?
Here at Essential Jewellery all of our jewellery is 925 Sterling Silver.
When shopping for jewellery you'll come across both Sterling Silver and Silver-Plated. While they may look similar, they're ...

Guides
Chain Length 101
Whether it's updating an old pendant's chain to bring it a new lease of life or if you want to layer up your neck-wear, having a few chains in different lengths or styles is a wardrobe essential. U...

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Why Opals Belong in Your Summer Jewellery Collection
Celebrated for their kaleidoscopic colours, here’s everything you need to know about opals.



















