05
Jul
So there I was, earlier today, sitting at my Laptop and ‘ping’ – I get a message from one of our gem suppliers… the message starts...
‘This magnificent gem...
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08
Jun
The diamond mining industry has been long regarded as one of the most prestigious resource mining operations, and for good reason. Such precious stones have been created by Mother Nature, over the course of millions of years, in a few locations worldwide. Much like other mining and precious resources industries, the diamond mining industry has evolved through time from the first discovery of diamonds in some of the more remote places on the planet, to the current massive and sophisticated operations that now produce most of the world’s diamonds.
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May
Let’s dive into the world of bridal jewelry, focusing on the most important piece which is the engagement ring, the beginning of everything! As with the majority of our bridal requests, diamonds...
05
Aug
To look at two Formula One cars, aside from the distinctive paint jobs, it would be hard to tell one from the other. Yet these are machines built independently, in secret, by isolated teams working to different principles and ideas. The reality is that each car is incredibly different on a micro level, despite seeming so indistinct at the macro. The same could be said of Rolex’s Submariner and Omega’s Seamaster—two watches that seem so similar on the surface, yet differ in approach so dramatically when seen just a little closer.
06
Jul
For almost 15 years, I worked for corporate jewellers. Over 20 years ago, I first came to work for Astwood Dickinson. Since I have experienced working for both a jewellery chain and a locally owned store, I want to share with you some of the reasons why you should consider buying your jewellery (or watches) from a small business.
05
Jun
Proms, graduation parties, commencement ceremonies — it seems like all the classic rites of passage for grads disappeared overnight. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t celebrate. Here are a ten ways to celebrate your favourite graduate.
15
May
Join Astwood Dickinson’s community of friends as we blog about our (hopefully) extensive knowledge of the jewelry and watch business. We hope these posts will cover everything AD, with tips, insights, humour, and of course, plenty of information and updates on this huge but wonderful industry of ours.
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May
If you have that special piece of jewelry you haven’t taken off in a while, you may notice it may have lost its sparkle. Soap, lotion, dirt and sunscreen for example can leave a film that dulls the sparkle of gemstones, and we all know what happens to sterling silver.
Any qualified jeweler can clean your jewelry, but it’s really not that difficult to do it yourself. Here are some easy, do-it-yourself ways to keep your precious jewelry looking like new.
04
Sep
In our AD Monthly series, we take a look at some of the hottest items of the month at Astwood Dickinson. This month features Hearts On Fire, Breitling, and Shy Creations.
08
Aug
In our AD Monthly series, we take a look at some of the hottest items of the month at Astwood Dickinson. In this issue, we take a look at the Luminor California 8 Days DLC by Panerai and the Sgt. Peppers limited edition Maestro by Raymond Weil.
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