Sterling silver is one of the most popular metals used in the jewellery trade, with most personal jewellery collections including at least a couple of silver pieces. This bright, inert metal has a timeless elegance and a lustrous sheen that pairs well with many clothing choices and is second only to yellow gold in terms of popularity.

When a loved one passes, it’s common for any jewellery they own to be distributed among family and friends. If you’ve been left a piece of jewellery by a loved one, it can be difficult to know what to do with it. Here at Chapter 79, we love heirloom jewellery, and we like helping our customers make the most of any pieces that have come into their possession.

Delicate and intricate by design, engagement rings are crafted to be symbols of everlasting love. However, their very elegance can make them more susceptible to wear and tear over time.

Whether you’re buying a ready to wear engagement ring or planning on having a custom engagement ring crafter by a local jeweller, there are certain things you need to consider. Not all rings are equal, and people are often surprised at the number of elements that come together to produce the perfect engagement ring.

As a well-respected local jeweller in Hertford, one of the most common questions we receive from our customers is whether we can make a wholly original custom-made ring from scratch. This is hardly a surprise, since rings are often bought to commemorate a special occasion—be it an engagement, a wedding, a milestone birthday, or an anniversary. In these circumstances, the person gifting the ring doesn’t want to buy something off the shelf—they want a one-of-a-kind piece of jewellery that means something specific to them and the recipient.

Many elements make a wedding day extra special, and different aspects of the day may be more or less important from one couple to the next. However, one thing that will always be of great significance to any couple on their big day is photography.

Confused about Pearls? Don’t worry! You wouldn’t be the only one. There are many different kinds of Pearls available to us such as Freshwater, Cultured, Akoya, South Sea, Tahitian, Synthetic and of course Natural. It can be hard to understand or differentiate what the differences are between all these different kinds of Pearls, but we are here to help!

It is likely you may have heard of the four C’s when looking into diamonds. These are the four visual qualities in diamonds that define their value and rarity; Colour, Cut, Clarity and Carat weight. Here we have a more in-depth look at each of the four C’s.

We all want our jewellery to look its absolute best for many years to come. Whether you have an investment piece or a sentimental attachment to your jewellery, it is important that you take the best care possible to keep it looking as it did the day you bought it. There are many precautions you can take that you may not even have thought of to help protect, nurture and keep your jewellery in its best condition. If your favourite bracelet, pendant, ring or earrings are starting to look little worse for wear, take a look at some of our favourite tips and tricks for jewellery care

Who doesn’t love a gorgeous piece of jewellery? Whether you want to buy it for yourself or for someone else, there is something precious about jewellery that makes it an ideal gift. It’s possible to go to a jewellery shop and buy something ready-made. However, when it comes to it, there are a number of advantages to buying custom jewellery. If you’re wondering why you should have something made for you when you can buy lovely things without designing them yourself, read on for some answers.