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Signet Rings – What Are They ?
Signet rings are a piece of jewellery usually worn by men. The rings often display a large oval flat top decorated with an intaglio (a design incised or engraved ). Many rings showed in their relief...
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What is Arts and Crafts?
Here at AC Silver we have an extensive range of silver from all over the world. We have pieces crafted in many styles, including Arts and Crafts, Art Deco and Art Nouveau. The release of the film...
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Five of AC Silver’s Biggest Golden Treasures
November – the autumn season covered in warm, rich tones of gold is a favourite at AC Silver. Here we have hundreds of golden treasures, some familiar pieces, others more unusual or even rare. Let me...
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Russian Silver
Silver ‘Standards’ Silver originates from all over the world, and different types have different standards. Silver ‘standards’ refer to the purity of the silver and are expressed as a percentage value...
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Ruby Wedding Anniversary Gifts – 40th Wedding Anniversary
Ruby - The only gemstone dedicated to celebrating a 40th wedding anniversary. A pink to blood-red coloured gemstone, considered to be one of the four precious stones, together with sapphire, emerald...
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How to Keep Your Teapot in Presentation Condition
With such a large inventory of teaware here at AC Silver, it is not uncommon for us to receive enquiries on the best ways to keep these items clean. These phone calls make me smile as it is nice to...
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How to Choose the Right Necklace Length
With so many different styles of necklace on the market, it can sometimes seem impossible to pick the right one. There are so many different factors to consider; especially when it is a fine piece such...
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2016 Predictions
Here at AC Silver we’ve had an excellent 2015 and we’re excited about what is to come next year! Now Mr Campbell is a very busy man but I managed to sit him down for a chat about what he thinks 2016...
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The Anatomy of a Teapot
Drinking Tea – the English tradition we all love, aka ‘a cuppa’, ‘a brew’, ‘a mash’. For many AC Silver customers, a lot of thought goes into making tea and specifically tea presentation, and they like...
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Armada Dish History
‘Armada’ – The word derives from the Portuguese and Spanish term for naval fleet. ‘Fleet’ meaning a large formation of warships at sea; an army on land would be the direct equivalent. ‘But how does...
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A Posy’s Place
I have learnt a lot and gained a considerable amount of experience within the silverware industry and I was reminded of this when my colleague asked about a conical shaped item he was filming for a...
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