We Three Kings ... The Gift of Gold

Gold has always been precious, and this is exactly the reason that it was given as one of the gifts in the Nativity story by the Three Kings to the baby Jesus. Of gold, frankincense and myrrh, gold is the only one of the three that’s still given as a gift today, and that’s because it’s still recognised as something special. You too can enjoy the gift of gold this year, and there’s no better place to go to buy a gold jewellery piece than your local independent jeweller.

Throughout the world on January 6th, or Epiphany as it’s also known, the Three Kings celebration takes place, and gold often takes a starring role in the celebrations, even today. For example, Cansaulim in South Goa, India, is famous for its Three Kings festival whereby three boys are selected from the neighbouring villages to present the gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh in a procession.

In Poland, people take small boxes containing a gold ring, incense and a piece of amber to the Church to be blessed, and in Spain, children (and even many adults!) polish their shoes and leave them ready for the Kings to leave presents underneath, reminiscent of the gifts bought by the Three Kings to the baby Jesus. If you’re celebrating the Three Kings festival this year, why not ask your local jewellery shop about a gold jewellery piece for your loved one?

After all, gold is extremely versatile, and your local jeweller will be able to help you to pick a piece that’s right for you and for the occasion. The gold traditionally associated with the Three Kings’ gift is yellow gold, and this still remains very popular today. However, white gold and rose gold are also increasing in popularity and the different colours can be combined within one piece to create something truly unique.

If you’re not sure what’s best for you, your local jeweller will be able to offer their advice and help you to choose. The colour difference is determined by different metal alloys mixed with the gold, and it’s worth bearing in mind that if you choose white gold, you will need to have the rhodium plating replaced over time. However, there’s no need to worry about this as your local independent jeweller is likely to offer this service on their premises, making your beautiful white gold jewellery take on the brilliant-silver colour again that it’s associated with!

As can be seen from the Three Kings’ story, gold will always be in fashion. The different carats available ensure that there are different price-ranges to suit all budgets, and the variety of colours on offer means that there will be a piece to suit all tastes. If you’re not sure what would be best for you, ask your local independent jeweller for advice. After all, if it’s good enough for the Three Kings, it’s good enough for anyone!

How Local Jewellers Can Provide You with Your Perfect Watch

As is the case with many major purchases, some people are not confident when buying watches. More often than not, a quality watch will be a relatively expensive purchase and nobody wants to spend money on a watch that is not right for them or does not suit their needs or taste.

But there is help at hand, in the form of a professional high street jeweller. By following advice from a reputable local jeweller, shoppers will be able to recognise quality watches, know what to look out for and what to avoid, leaving you with a watch perfect for your needs.

Know What You Want

There are many different types of watches, all of which have different purposes. Knowing what type of watch you prefer will allow you to sift through the inappropriate styles and models and focus solely on a watch that interests you.

Speak to your local jeweller about your specific requirements. If you want a watch for evening wear, a good jeweller will be able to show you a selection of high end quality watches that look classy and stylish. Alternatively, if you want a watch to wear during sports, your jeweller should point you in the direction of custom made tough and durable watches with strong straps.

A quality jeweller will be more than happy to help you find a watch with all the features that you require.

Get to Know the Terminology

When shopping for watches online, there are many technical terms that you will see appearing again and again. But what do these terms mean? Do they matter to the type of watch you are buying? What is the most important term to look out for? By actually speaking to a local jeweller he or she will be able to explain what these terms mean, what to look out for and whether the watch you want needs to have these features.

This type of intimate advice is simply not available online. A high street jeweller is a trained expert who knows the industry inside out. Trust their judgement and take their advice!