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CROWN FOR A KING The Imperial State Crown that will be used for the Coronation of Charles III features 2,868 diamonds, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds and 269 pearls

A celebration of Coronation jewellery

By Amy Brenan, director of Heirlooms Jewellers, 21 South Street, Wareham The pomp and splendour of the Coronation of King…

Diamonds are the birthstone for April

Diamonds – the Earth’s treasure

By Amy Brenan, director of Heirlooms Jewellers, 21 South Street, Wareham THE diamond is one of the most spectacular gemstones,…

Sir Langford-Holt admiring the bronze maquette of Sir Winston Churchill

Small statue of greatest Briton

A small bronze statue of Sir Winston Churchill, widely regarded as the greatest Briton to have ever lived, comes…

Antiques Roadshow coming to Swanage: How to get tickets and a valuation

SWANAGE Pier will host BBC favourite the Antiques Roadshow this summer, it has been revealed. Stars and experts including Fiona…

Turquoise Tennis Bracelet

The elegance of the Edwardians

By Amy Brenan, Director of Heirlooms Jewellers, 21 South Street, Wareham. The Edwardian era, also known as ‘La Belle Epoque’…

Heirlooms recommends the Hagerty range of jewellery cleaners

Spring clean your jewellery and it will love you back for years!

By Amy Brenan, director of Heirlooms Jewellers, 21 South Street, Wareham. Spring will soon be here – the clocks go…

The new piece of jewellery could breathe new life into something that wasn’t previously worn

Create your own style with a special commissioned piece of jewellery – the possibilities are endless…

By Amy Brenan, Director of Heirlooms Jewellers, 21 South Street, Wareham DO you have an old favourite or inherited piece…

Queen Victoria's Sketchbook up for auction at Charterhouse

Queen Victoria’s sketchbook up for auction in Sherborne next month

A DRAWING of a dog curled up for a snooze, and a watercolour of a view from a Windsor…

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER This French Edwardian diamond ring is for sale at £665

Jewellery – the language of love

By Amy Brenan, director of Heirlooms Jewellers, 21 South Street, Wareham. February 14 is Valentine’s Day, continuing a tradition that…

Colourful gemstones set in a range of metals really make a statement.

Big and bold jewellery set to be trend of 2023

By Amy Brenan, director of Heirlooms Jewellers, 21 South Street, Wareham. It’s always fascinating each year to find out what…