Gemstones for Anniversary & Anniversaries
The concept of anniversary gifts is nothing new. Some trace it as far back as Ancient Roman times. Others say that the Victorian Era - a period that emphasized the importance of love in a marriage - cemented the tradition of anniversary gifts. Unlike gemstones...
Metaphysical Properties of Gemstones
Throughout the ages, the healing properties of gemstones and crystals - their beauty, and magic - have been recognised and harnessed. As far back as the Stone Age, men and women wore crystal jewellery. They had a protective, as well as a decorative function, guarding...
Black Sunstone – Weekly Gemstone Discoveries
This week at Vittori & Hive we stumbled across a cracking silver ring by Paul Edward Bunn. You can see this ring here: https://vi-hi.com/product/black-sunstone-silver-ring-hallmark-paul-edward-bunn-2006/ This was a fascinating ring for us. Initially we thought...
Ring by Joachim S’Paliu – Jewellery Discovery of the Week
This week we have discovered jewellery by Joachim S’Paliu of Spain. As I have mentioned before, we always have a large back catalogue of items that need to be listed for sale. As a result, we ALWAYS have 'discoveries' -its just things we knew nothing about up to that...
Andesine Feldspar – Weekly Gemstone Discoveries
This weeks gemstone discovery came to us in a rather splendid gold ring that you can see here Andesine Gold Ring Now we have had this ring at Vittori & Hive HQ for a few months now. Everyone that sees it loves it. It is something to do with the orange hue that...