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Thoughts from the bench

What is the difference between 9ct and 18ct gold? - Virginia Allan

What is the difference between 9ct and 18ct gold?

Does 18ct gold look different from 9ct gold? 9ct gold contains 37.5% pure gold, while 18ct gold contains 75%. This makes 18ct gold richer in colour and generally more valuable,...

What is the difference between 9ct and 18ct gold?

Does 18ct gold look different from 9ct gold? 9ct gold contains 37.5% pure gold, while 18ct gold contains 75%. This makes 18ct gold richer in colour and generally more valuable,...

October’s Birthstone: Opal - Virginia Allan

October’s Birthstone: Opal

If you were born in October, your birthstone is one of the most changeable stones there is.  

October’s Birthstone: Opal

If you were born in October, your birthstone is one of the most changeable stones there is.  

Why I Read Tarot and love a skull - Virginia Allan

Why I Read Tarot and love a skull

People ask me the same question about the skulls more than anything else I make. Isn't that a bit dark? To me, it isn't, and I've had years to work...

Why I Read Tarot and love a skull

People ask me the same question about the skulls more than anything else I make. Isn't that a bit dark? To me, it isn't, and I've had years to work...

Can You Wear Gold and Silver Together? - Virginia Allan

Can You Wear Gold and Silver Together?

9ct gold holds 37.5% pure gold, whereas 18ct gold contains 75%. This gives 18ct gold a richer colour and typically higher value, while 9ct gold offers greater durability and lower...

Can You Wear Gold and Silver Together?

9ct gold holds 37.5% pure gold, whereas 18ct gold contains 75%. This gives 18ct gold a richer colour and typically higher value, while 9ct gold offers greater durability and lower...

Does Sterling Silver Tarnish? - Virginia Allan

Does Sterling Silver Tarnish?

Sterling silver tarnishes, but it isn't a fault and it isn't permanent. Here's why it happens, what speeds it up, how to slow it down, and how to bring the...

Does Sterling Silver Tarnish?

Sterling silver tarnishes, but it isn't a fault and it isn't permanent. Here's why it happens, what speeds it up, how to slow it down, and how to bring the...