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Stunningly Scandinavian Jewellery by Georg Jensen

In 1914, the Selskabet for Dekorativ (Company for Decorative Arts) in Denmark released a magazine depicting a new Danish art style.

Published on 21.11.2018

Jacobs Featuring a Globe-Inspired Jewellery: A Sneak Peek to the Future

Every year that passes by on the high street is an accomplishment in its own right. Jewellers have similar but also differing trials and tribulations to many independent shops. As always, Jacobs never fails to fascinate us. The 70th-anniversary year-long celebration continues to be packed with events and fundraising initiatives to keep customers on their toes.

Published on 01.06.2018

Reading Jewellers 70th Anniversary Celebration: Spotlight On For The 70s

2018 marks the 70th Anniversary of Jacobs the Jewellers celebrates its 70th Anniversary. The celebration is centred on fund-raising activities for the Royal Berkshire Hospital. With the Reading community at its heart, the family business is aiming for a remarkable goal of raising £70,000 for the Royal Berkshire Hospital Charity.

Published on 05.03.2018

Reading Jewellers’ Young Designers Competition is Back Featuring Jelly

Jacobs the Jewellers starts its 70th anniversary sparkling with an aim to raising £70,000 for the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Published on 31.01.2018

Award-Winning Reading Jeweller Features 7 Unique Jewellery Pieces

Award-winning Reading jewellery shop, Jacobs the Jewellers, will be having a designers’ competition in 2018. A series of its 70th anniversary celebration this year involves crafting different pieces of jewellery. Jewellery pieces with the most incredible designs will be sold and/or auctioned during the course of 2018 with a percentage donated towards the Royal Berks Charity.

Published on 03.01.2018

What Makes a Gemstone Semi-Precious? Local Jewellers Have the Answer

Jewellery enthusiasts might have heard of the term “precious” and “semi-precious” gemstones once or twice, though without any inkling of what these words mean. In the gemstone industry, “precious” and “semi-precious” are terms used to distinguish between two types of gems. This distinction, however, isn’t indicative of a gemstone’s inherent beauty.

Published on 09.08.2017

The Art of Matching Your Watch with Your Outfit, According to Expert Jewellers

You’ve picked the perfect suit, you’ve chosen the most exquisite pair of shoes, and you’ve styled your hair in the best way possible. Perhaps you think you’ve got everything in order until it hits you: your bleak wristwatch is ruining your look.

Published on 12.05.2017