William May Jewellers Blog

On Sunday night, the final event of the awards season took place which was, of course, the 91st Academy Awards i.e. the Oscars. There were some amazing winners this year including Best Actor going to Rami Malek for his performance in Bohemian Rhapsody as Freddie Mercury. Also, Olivia Coleman who won Best Actress for her role in The Favourite. But what about the jewellery on the red carpet? The piece of jewellery that stole the show was, of course, the Tiffany diamond worn by Lady Gaga. The legendary 128.54 carat yellow... Read More

The Heuer brand was founded by Edouard Heuer in 1860 and it didn’t take him long to file an impressive amount of patents. In 1869 they secured the patent for a keyless, crown-operated winding system for pocket watches. Then in 1882, they patented the company’s first chronograph. In 1887 Edouard’s son, Jules-Edouard, joined to work at the company but then, unfortunately, 5 years later, the founder Edouard Heuer passed away. Jules-Edouard carried on his father’s work and in 1895 the company filed yet another patent for its first water resistant... Read More

What would your perfect engagement ring be? A shining band of platinum crested with a marquise cut diamond? How about one in rose or yellow gold set with a sapphire or perhaps a ruby? For most people, the engagement ring is an incredibly important and symbolic piece of jewellery. As a singular token of affection and devotion, the engagement ring has become an embodiment of love, and it’s for this reason that so many of us are keen to choose the right ring for our partners. Proposals can be nerve... Read More

If you have left your Valentine’s gifts until the last minute, don’t worry, you still have time to order your items and get them before Valentine’s Day. If you’re not sure what to buy we’ve added some products below to give you some inspiration… New Silver 16 Inch Cubic Zirconia Heart Locket Necklace – £35 This heart locket necklace is a stunning gift for Valentine’s Day. It would fit in nicely to someone’s everyday jewellery collection and could easily be dressed up for a day to night look. To add that... Read More

It may feel like Christmas was only yesterday but Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Have you had a think about what you’re going to get your loved one this Valentine’s? If you haven’t, don’t worry we’ve got some great pieces across our pre-owned and new jewellery that will be the ideal gift for you. Whether you’re looking for an elegant silver necklace for them to wear day to day, or you’re making a big gesture with an eternity ring or maybe even an engagement ring, you are sure to find... Read More

Garnet is the birthstone for January and its name comes from the Latin word “Garanatus” which means “seedlike”. This being a reference to its similarities to the bright red seeds that you find inside a pomegranate. In Greek mythology, a pomegranate is said to be a gift of love and represents eternity. It still remains a gift of love to this day as garnet is traditionally given as a gift on a 2nd wedding anniversary. Garnet has always been a popular stone throughout history. They can be found all around the world... Read More

Now that Christmas is over (no we can’t believe how fast it came and went either) it’s time to see what amazing discounts you can get in our January sale. We have got some great pieces that are in the sale this year including, pre-owned and new jewellery as well as some of our luxury watches. If you are interested in a specific piece, be quick! A lot of our sale pieces are one-offs so once they are gone…they’re gone! Take a look at the top picks from our sale... Read More

With just over a week to go until the big day, have you got all of your presents wrapped for your loved ones? If not, don’t worry you’ve still got time to purchase the perfect present. If you need some inspiration on what you can buy, take a look at the pieces below, you’re sure to find something that’s ideal for Christmas. Our final postage dates to get your items in time for Christmas are as follows: Wednesday 19th December – 1st Class Delivery (1-2 working days) Friday 21st December – Saturday... Read More