Many of us associate Valentine’s Day with the colour red…red roses, little heart-shaped chocolates wrapped in red foil (in a red box), chocolate covered strawberries…so you’d be forgiven for only thinking about red gemstones in the run up to February. However, we at Augustine Jewels would like t...
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The pearl’s natural luster has enticed both men and women alike to wear them in their jewellery for centuries.
As time moved on and science progressed, synthetic pearls became a popular, far cheaper alternative to the real thing. However, we at Augustine Jewels only use natural pearls becaus...
As a little thank you to all our followers, we are giving away 10 free tickets to the Country Living Fair in London, Olymipa, 8th-12th November.
http://www.countrylivingfair.com
Ticket numbers are limited so don't hesitate to email milka@augustinejewels.com for your free ticket.
Please come...
Augustine Jewels values each and every customer and so, as a little thank you we are giving away 10 free tickets for the Spirit of Christmas Fair in London, Olympia, 30th October - 5th November.
http://www.spiritofchristmasfair.co.uk
The number of tickets is limited, so please don't hesitate t...
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Opals were held by the Ancient Romans to be very lucky and exceeding precious. Why? The Romans understood the opal’s brilliance to be a conflagration of all other precious stones.
However, in 1829, Sir Walter Scott wrote Anne of Geierstein, in which the heroine died after holy water was sp...
"I'm fascinated with diamonds. When I put them on my hands shake."
-Debra Messing
Many believe that diamonds are a girl's best friend...but is this really true? Is there room for another gem in a girl's life? Can one propose with anything other than a diamond? We at Augustine Jewels would lik...
Have you heard the news? The most expensive gemstone on Earth, the Pink Star diamond, was sold last week in Hong Kong.
This pink gemstone is unique in many ways: with its 59.60 carats, it already held the record for being the largest Fancy Vivid pink, Internally Flawless diamond ever graded by t...
We are very excited to be participating in the Rolls Royce Enthusiasts Club Publication Launch Show! It will be held at Kensington Palace on 9th December, 2016, from 5pm. We will be featured alongside many other luxury brands, from providers of show-stopping cars to makers of fine wines. We can't...
Join us, as we count down the 8 most expensive and luxurious pearls in existence:
Pierre Cartier - $1 million
Pierre Cartier had been creating the ultimate two-strand pearl necklace for a number of years, and when in 1917, he found the perfect location for his business in New York’s Fifth Aven...