What is white gold? In its natural form, gold is yellow. It is rarely made into jewellery in its natural state because it is just too soft. It has to be mixed with harder metals for added durability and strength. Gold is made into an alloy (a combination of metals), usually seen in 5 karat,…
From the basic knowledge that we all have, investment is often referred to as an asset acquired or invested in to build wealth. And in most cases, people tend to invest in businesses, properties and funds, leaving out jewellery. Jewellery can be used as currency, inheritance, and investment. Jewellery is a worthwhile investment though it…
Dream or nightmare? I have not been sleeping lately and l cannot really say why because l should be happy. I should be content, they say. My long-time boyfriend proposed marriage to me two days ago but suddenly I am not at ease. The ring is beautiful, but l am not sure if its authentic.…
I had a quite enlightening interaction with a certain man who was buying jewellery for his wife at one of our Aurex retail stores. Normally, male customers come and ask for ‘suggestions on the best jewellery I can get my partner’. We, on the other hand, usually already have a very long list of…
The Joys of Valentine’s Day People tend to celebrate Valentine’s Day differently, but one thing is for sure : a lot the joy comes from receiving sweets, flowers, heart-shaped notes and so forth from your loved one. Even sour relations come alive on that day. Flames of love are rekindled. A million love songs, poems…
Bracelets are a quick and easy way to enhance one’s looks and are the ultimate accessory to make a statement. They are always in style and have been decorating our wrists since ancient times because they create a feeling of elegance and class. Ancient people used different materials to make bracelets such as wood, seeds and…
As the year begins, we take a look at what we are predicting to be the biggest jewellery trends for 2022 and beyond in the Zimbabwean market. Also check out trend forecasts in other markets here and here, for inspiration. Diamond rings This past year the number of times clients have requested rings with real…
New Year’s resolutions New year new resolutions, does this really work? Why are we so focused in January with a clear vision of what we want to achieve then by March we have already forgotten about it? How can you finally achieve your new year’s resolutions? Here are a few tips on how to stay…
Dressing is an art Jewellery can be chosen depending on one’s personality, unique style, or taste. However, for some people finding the right pieces of jewellery can be cumbersome. Someone once said, “Just like clothing, jewellery needs to be right fit.” Yeah, right, because it’s personal. Here are some hints to help you select jewellery…