William May Jewellers Blog

Almost half of Brits would give a second hand gift for Christmas We have put together some handy tips and tricks for purchasing pre-loved jewellery:

When it comes to buying diamond jewellery there are four C’s that you need to consider: cut, colour, carat and clarity. Some qualities are considered more important than others when it comes to diamonds, so we have put together a simplified guide on what you need to look for.  Diamond CutCut is considered the most important of the 4 C’s because it has the largest effect on a diamond’s sparkle. We often consider the cut to be the shape i.e. (round, heart, oval, marquise, and pear, to name a few)... Read More

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