An Ode to Opals

October's child is born for woe,
And life's vicissitudes must know;
But lay an Opal on her breast,
And hope will lull those woes to rest.~Author Unknown

Nostalgic for Antique Jewellery?

Well the clocks have gone back, all the leaves are brown and the sky is grey. Never mind Californian sunshine on a winter's day, autumn always seems a nostalgic time and this year especially we all seem to be looking backwards. All the usual old re-runs on television (although I do enjoy the Art Deco jewellery in Poirot and look out for our exclusive range coming soon), we've had new(ish) gems such as Ashes to Ashes and George Gently based in the 60's and 70's. Fashions from the 80's are coming back with wide shoulders appearing on the catwalks once more, Spandau Ballet on tour again and Marks and Spencer celebrates its 125th anniversary with designs from their archives. We've even gone back to the days of union strikes! Before we know where we are we'll all be on a 3-day week and will probably start wearing yellow gold jewellery again, although, from the amount we've bought in recently I'd be surprised!

But let's not dismiss jewellery from the past altogether. It's one way of showing we are individuals, and wearing something antique means at least we're not going to see everyone else wearing it. And, let's face it, you could hardly wear the colours in this diamond and gem set brooch in an outfit but in a piece of jewellery it works. If you are seeking something unusual, to lift you out of the crowd, let us help with our Antique Jewellery Enquiry service.

At Nicholson's Jewellers our customers have always appreciated the beauty and individuality of antique diamonds and jewellery, and we have seen an increased demand and growing enquiry list.

Antique or second hand diamond rings are popular choices as engagement rings by young couples perhaps appreciating the good value that antique or second-hand diamond rings and jewellery can represent, or maybe they just want something different from the crowd. We can help with your search and then hand make your wedding rings in our jewellery workshop.

So, if you too are feeling all nostalgic and we have whetted your appetite for antique jewellery designs, then why not wander through our Antique and Second Hand Jewellery section at http://www.nicholsonsjewellers.co.uk/ and if there's nothing there that takes your fancy, send us an enquiry and we'll try to match your mood to something special. Don't forget to look through our previous sales for inspiration.

What are the best diamonds to buy?

What are the best diamonds to buy?

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Lovelinks' New Arrivals

The newest boxed sets of Lovelinks Murano glass links arrived today at Nicholson's Jewellers. But that's not all, there are new designs in Lovelinks Bracelets, Necklaces and Earrings as well as more individual Murano glass links and silver links

What a Fabulous Scarf!

or, The Importance of Accessories

Isn't it true that when we wear a fabulous outfit - stylish, great colour, exact fit - we have the wind taken out of our sails by the number of people who admire the scarf we've added almost as an afterthought. Well, maybe that just goes to show how important accessories can be in the making or breaking of an outfit. And the same goes for a fabulous piece of jewellery. If you want to make an impression say, at an interview or business meeting, a piece of statement jewellery can be an important part of your armoury. We all go to social events where we hardly know anyone at all and a well chosen piece of jewellery can be a great ice-breaker. For me, that means either my large stainless steel collar that has not failed to draw comments and requests to try it on!

Necklaces

Those blessed with a long neck can usually get away with any sort of necklace, a chunky choker or a long dangly chain. The secret is to keep it bold as long necks can look a bit "unbalanced" with anything delicate, so really go for it with something eye-catching - bearing in mind the neckline of the top. And be careful of a bold necklace and earrings worn together; we want to be remembered in a "good way". Short necks, on the other hand, suit the delicate choker style of necklace as they don't take up too much space between chin and chest!

Earrings & Brooches
Earrings, something I can't do without. I've been wearing earrings so long I feel naked without them - star shaped diamond studs since you ask. Chandelier or stud styles are ideal for long faces but, if you have a short neck, avoid earrings that dangle towards the shoulders. And don't wear dangly earrings if wanting to look professional, go instead for a marvellous bracelet or, if you wear a suit for work or interviews, a stunning brooch and keep the dangly earrings for a night out. Yes, I know few people wear brooches these days but that's the point! We want our jewellery to make an impression for us and say something about our style - and a brooch doesn't have to mean fuddy-duddy. This one is a beautiful Edwardian brooch set with square cut sapphires and seed pearls. Very elegant.

Rings

Big hands, big rings. It's true. A small dainty ring on a large hand just gets lost whereas something big and bold looks fabulous. How many rings to wear? Well, one great ring is worth more than 3-4 mediocre ones.

This is certainly chunky; it's a large faceted quartz and silver ring from Luxenter - a new collection at Nicholson's Jewellers.




Bracelets

Small, delicate wrists are for small delicate bracelets; big wrists, big bracelets. A bracelet worn with a watch? Well just be careful as one will damage the other. A bracelet constantly moving over the watch face will scratch the glass, wear a leather strap and scratch a metal strap. A bracelet on each wrist? Victorian women used to wear a bracelet or cuff on each wrist (and, admittedly, it does still look stunning today) but Victorian ladies didn't wear wristwatches! So, if you must wear a bracelet or bracelets on each wrist - lose the watch, or do as the Victorians did and wear a pretty pocket watch. They don't have to be kept in a pocket, they can be worn on a chain around the neck or on a pin as a brooch.

Watches

Small, delicate and feminine or chunky and modern. With styles by Breil and Ted Baker you can have both and make different impressions for different occasions. If you want to get noticed or be remembered (like at the important interview) an on-trend chunky watch is just the thing. And for a dinner date, something delicate, perhaps with a mother-of-pearl face, would be the right choice.

Nicholsons Jewellers, Ilkley Teams up with Jazz Singer, Sarah Mitchell

Nicholsons Jewellers, Ilkley Teams up with Jazz Singer, Sarah Mitchell

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Luxenter Jewellery

Luxenter, a Collection of Jewellery from Madrid is now available at Nicholsons Jewellers, Ilkley.



This striking Collection mixes silver with onyx and semi precious stones to create a wide range of mouth-watering designs.


Nicholsons are sponsoring the jewellery worn by Jazz Singer, Sarah Mitchell and, for our first collaboration of 6th September in Leeds, Sarah chose pieces from Nicholsons Luxenter range.


We are very excited to add this bold and fresh jewellery to our range of designers at Nicholsons Jewellers and will be busy over the next few days adding Luxenter to our website