I was given a choice of items from their online store and found it hard to pick. There are some very pretty bracelets on there. I finally decided on a silver stacking set of bracelets with a sparking four-leaf clover.


The bracelets came packaged in a cute pink embossed box with branded ribbon and inside a black Silvero pouch. A pink silver cleaning cloth included in the parcel was a nice touch too. 

The bracelets were displayed wrapped around on a pink cushion. They looked super sparkly and shiny. I noticed they also sent me an extra silver bracelet with rainbow beads, which was a lovely touch.


The bracelets they sent me are made from sterling silver and are stretchy to put on. The standard size is 17cm but they can make the bracelets they sent me to any size if you email them beforehand.  

The detailing on the bracelets are exquisite.  Each bracelet is made of shiny and textured silver round beads. Two of the bracelets also have beautiful light blue-green aquamarine beads as well and one had tiny black stones too.   The rainbow bracelet has rainbow beads that have a subtle gorgeous violet, yellow and pink look in the light. Cubic Zirconia adds sparkle to the four-leaf clover.



Win a silver heart bracelet from Silvero

Hersey & Son is a quality family run jewellers with a proud heritage. Being one of the only remaining traditional silversmiths in the UK left, this father and son business has been making jewellery and silverware for people to treasure since 1955.

Antique silver can add a touch of luxury and elegance to any home but it can be tricky to look after and maintain unless it is properly stored. Here is a guide to how to store and look after antique silverware.

When I owned my own jewellers with my husband we used to pride ourselves on selling jewellery that was made with the utmost quality. Every year we used to visit International Jewellery London, a big trade show looking for beautiful jewellery that we would be proud to sell. This is where I came into contact with Dower and Hall.

Dower and Hall are a British company established in 1990 by husband and wife Dan Dower and Diane Hall.  All their jewellery is made in their London workshop by skilled jewellers in sterling silver, gold vermeil, 18ct gold and platinum.


Their designs are pretty and feminine, and notable collections include the 'Feather' collection with lifelike detailing, the 'Nomad' range of organic design necklaces, earrings and bracelets and the 'Wild Rose' range that has a romantic feel. 

The Sealed With A Kiss range has pretty pendants set with crystal glass, inside floating treasures and loose gemstones, shimmer and shine in the light as they move with the wearer. These pendants are a lovely gift and the perfect keepsake, to be adored and treasured. 
Another range I think is so pretty is the Love Heart range. This Love Heart entwined bracelet above is made of sterling silver, the hearts have a hammered finish and the clasp has the distinctive Dower and Hall detailed catch. That is what I love about Dower and Hall, the little details that make the jewellery extra special.  Also All the jewellery above would make fantastic Valentine's day presents. I personally would be overjoyed to receive the Love Heart entwined bracelet, hint hint Mr W!

At the trade show in London, we bought a selection of Dower and Hall jewellery and sold it in our shop in South Wales. I loved it so much I bought the Nomad nugget bracelet which I still wear today. 



Today on my blog I am giving you a chance to win a pair of silver rose earrings from Dower and Hall. These stunning earrings are inspired by English country gardens and feature a white topaz on the beautiful drop. Worth £75 they would make a great gift for someone or a treat for yourself. Entry is easy through the Gleam application below. Good luck!

Win a pair of silver earrings

I really like unusual jewellery and the Portuguese Filigree Jewellery Store is a site that has caught my attention recently.




A Portuguese lady started the company with her husband and sister, with the idea of bringing the work of artisan Portuguese jewellery makers to the world. 

For a chance to win the gorgeous ring detailed above, worth 67 Euros (£47), please check out my giveaway below. This is a fabulous opportunity to get your hands on an amazing piece of jewellery to keep for yourself, or perhaps give as a gift. Good luck.



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Today is World Rhino Day. World Rhino Day was first announced by WWF-South Africa in 2010. Everyone knows about the fact that elephants are killed every day for their tusks. According to National Geographic, over 100,000 elephants have been killed in the last three years, but rhinos are killed too for their tusks, which some cultures believe have medicinal properties.


Of the two types of rhino in Africa, the black rhino and white rhino -  there are only 20,000 remaining of the white rhino and only a handful of the even rarer northern white rhino. The black rhino is even more endangered being on the critically endangered list with a population of only approximately 5,000. As you can see these magnificent creatures are under major threat.

The very real risks of both elephants and rhinos face in Africa will be around for as long as there is demand for their products. Rhino horn is used in some traditional Asian medicines for a variety of conditions from a high fever to blood disorders and even as a hangover cure whilst in Vietnam where some people believe rhino horn cures cancer. It is important to note that there is no scientific basis for these claims.

Organisations that focus on saving these beautiful creatures should, in my opinion, be applauded. Tusk is one such charity that funds conservation and community development in Africa. Tusk has set up important surveillance projects to monitor the black rhino population, and protect them from poachers. 

So what can we do in the UK on a simple level? We can donate to Tusk through their website and also through initiatives where companies donate their profits of a product to this worthwhile charity.

One such company is Asimi Silver. Asimi Silver feel so strongly about the cause that they have pledged 100% of the profits from both their silver elephant necklace and their silver rhino necklace to Tusk.
These beautiful pendants are full of character and very unique like the animals themselves and come complete with sterling silver chains, beautifully presented in a lovely Asimi presentation box, and tied with a bow. Inside is a silver care card as well as a note confirming your support of these animals through the charity Tusk.

A personalised gift is something to treasure and adore. I love my charm bracelet that I have personalised with charms of places I have travelled, initials of loved ones and symbols of events in my life. I have never had an engraved piece of jewellery however, so when I was contacted by the company Merci Maman I was delighted to have the opportunity to review one of their silver necklaces.

Merci Maman was created six years ago by Beatrice, a French mother of four. Since then they have been hand-engraving charm bracelets and necklaces for all the family, from children to mummies and daddies. All their gifts are unique and are a special present for all occasions.