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How Much Should You Really Spend on an Engagement Ring

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There’s a time-old tradition that suggests we should spend two months’ salary on engagement rings. Let’s say that you bring home £2,000 each month; that equates to a £4,000 engagement ring. But we are living in a time where traditions are afforded some flexibility. Spending two months’ salary on a ring simply isn’t realistic for everyone. Even those who are on a higher salary bracket might not want to spend so much on the ring. And you know what - that’s totally okay. So, if you’re ready to pop the question - what should you really spend? How Much Should You Really Spend on an Engagement Ring? Now that the panic is over and you know that you don’t have to invest two month’s salary into your ring. In this jewellery blog we’ll talk about how you can set the right budget for you. Consider Your Personal Finances   The engagement ring is only the beginning of this utterly magical journey in your life. You need to consider the overall budget of yours and your partner’s dream wedding. If you

Gold vermeil vs. Gold plated vs. Gold filled vs. Sterling silver

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What exactly is vermeil jewellery? And how is it different from gold-plated jewellery? And where does silver sterling fit in with all this? All are valid questions - the world of gold and vermeil jewellery might be hard to get your head around. If you’re shopping for gold jewellery, there’s no need to feel intimidated by the high price tag of this precious metal. Instead of buying pure gold - you can shop for any of the following variations. But before you do, let’s make sure you know the differences between the different types of gold.  What exactly is vermeil jewellery and how it is different? If you’ve got your heart set on a gold vermeil necklace , but not sure exactly what vermeil is - your answer is right here. Gold vermeil jewellery   Gold vermeil jewellery is a high-quality form of gold plating that uses sterling silver as the base. In order to achieve the vermeil status, the purity of the gold coating should be at least 10 karats. Although, typically it is between 14-22 carats