The Goldsmith’s Blog
Holiday Engagements
According to a survey by The Knot, December is the most popular month for marriage proposals. 16 percent of those who asked "will you marry me" did so in December. Digging a little deeper, Christmas Eve is the number one day for proposals, followed by Christmas Day....
The Head and the Heart of Custom Rings
A customer's mother gave his wife two rings from deceased family members, with no other instruction or comment except "If you want them, they're yours". She politely accepted the rings, not knowing anything about their history or their former wearers. Those rings...
From Ephemeral to Timeless
The cherry blossom is often seen as a reminder of both the beauty and fragility of life. It's short-lived splendour has been an inspiration for centuries. In this way, the cherry blossom has become timeless. In the world of jewellery and timepieces, we have our own...
Natural Sapphires in Glorious Colours
Sapphires are gemstones formed from the mineral corundum. They're typically blue in colour. At least, that's what most people think when they think of a sapphire. Truth is, sapphires come in many different beautiful shades, including clear, gray, black, yellow,...
Is Your Jewellery Missing Stones?
Massive timekeeping devices just aren't the same when they're missing stones. Neither is your jewellery. As jewellery ages, the posts and claws that hold in gems can become brittle and damaged. If you have a ring, necklance, pendant or broach that has gemstones in it,...
The Man Who Repairs The Hands of Time
Have you met our new watchmaker Raymond Belanger? He's been a busy fellow since he started with us at Steadman Jewellers. It's for good reason though. Now that people know where to go for quality clock and watch repairs, he's turned into a bit of a superstar at the...
An Engagement Ring With Secret Powers!
Many people have fingers that are narrower than their knuckles. This could be hereditary, but could also be caused by an injury to the finger or arthritis. Whatever the cause, putting a ring on can be painful. And, once the ring's on, the ring itself will often spin...
New From Nikki Lissoni
Nikki Lissoni is a European jewellery brand focused on providing women with high quality, affordable, interchangeable jewellery that allow women to embrace their inner strength and values. We carry the Nikki Lissoni line of necklaces, pendants and interchangeable...
Where Does My Old Gold Go?
When you've got broken jewellery, or an old piece that you just don't love anymore, what can be done with it? In the jewellery world, there are the two Rs: Reuse and Recycle. Precious metals have a monetary value based on their weight. If you have an old ring you no...
From Old to New – Eternity Diamond Ring
You're unique. You have your own taste, style, likes and dislikes. Jewellery is perhaps one of the most personal of style choices. A customer came to us with a diamond and emerald ring she'd inherited. It wasn't a style she loved. She had a beautiful diamond ring in a...
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