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Our previous guide on retro frames may have inspired you to think about the perfect match between your fashion accessories and jewellery pieces. Vintage designer bags are a...

We are all familiar with the age-old tradition of wearing ‘something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, a sixpence in your shoe’, a sentiment that a lot...

If you wear your jewellery every day, then not only will it lose its shine over time, but any recessed detail will also hold germs and store dirt...

If you’ve been inspired by our guide on retro-inspired jewellery and purchased some 1970s styled gold hoops, or some 1980s inspired chunky yellow gold jewellery, why not pair...

Since the Bond franchise hit our screens 50 years ago, audiences have been captivated by 007 and his worldwide adventures. However, no Bond film is truly complete without...

Are you looking for fashion to accessorise your retro jewellery purchases? We asked leading vintage clothes brand Pop Boutique for their top five tips for buying authentic retro...

Retro Jewellery is having a moment, with looks popular in the ‘80s and ‘90s having a second lease of life this year. So what makes jewellery retro? Some...

William May Gold Chain Style Guide  At first glance, you might think that all chains are similar but once you start to look closely at the different link...

Although most chains are unisex there are a few designs and link shapes we know are significantly more popular with women. Our extensive guide takes you through the...

Although most chains are unisex there are a few designs and link shapes we know are significantly more popular with men. Our thorough guide takes you through the...

We know how important a good care and maintenance routine is to make our gold jewellery last longer and stay looking like new. As we have been selling...

At William May, we have been specialising in gold chains since 1825, so we know a thing or two about buying an investment gold chain and how they...