
Why Use an Independent Jeweller? The Sakakini Approach
Buy a piece of jewellery today and you have more choice than any generation before you: national chains, online-only retailers, marketplaces, auction sites…

Silver vs Gold: Which Should You Buy, Wear and Sell?
Silver or gold? It is one of the oldest questions in jewellery, and the honest answer is that most people eventually own and love both. But the two metals…

How to Spot Antique and Vintage Jewellery: A Buyer’s Primer
There is a moment every jewellery buyer eventually has: a brooch in a cabinet, a ring at a car-boot sale, a pendant listed online — and the question, “is…

Wedding Ring Guide: Metals, Fits and Matching Sets
Of all the jewellery a person will ever wear, the wedding ring is the one that gets worn the most. It is on your hand for work, washing-up, sleep and…

Jewellery Valuations Explained: Insurance, Probate and Why They Differ
Every week someone stands at our counter holding a ring and asks the same question: “What’s it worth?” The honest answer is always another question — worth…

Watch Repairs and Servicing: When Your Watch Needs a Professional
A mechanical watch is a small miracle of patience: dozens of tiny components, a mainspring breathing steadily, gears turning that will never be seen by the…

Buying a Pre-Loved Engagement Ring: Smart, Sustainable and Often Better Value
Buying an engagement ring is a significant purchase, and an increasing number of couples are asking a question that would have raised eyebrows a generation…

Jewellery Repairs Explained: What Can Be Fixed and What It Costs
That ring at the bottom of your jewellery box — the one with the missing stone, the snapped chain in the tangle drawer, the bracelet with the broken clasp…

The Complete Guide to Caring for Your Diamond Engagement Ring
A diamond engagement ring is likely to be the most valuable thing you wear every day — and the only valuable thing expected to survive decades of…

How Much Is My Gold Worth? Understanding Carats, Weight and Prices
“How much is my gold worth?” is the question we hear most often at the counter, and the honest answer is: it depends on three things — what carat it is, how…

Bespoke Jewellery: How Your Idea Becomes a Handmade Piece
A bespoke piece of jewellery begins life as a conversation. Someone sits down with an idea — sometimes a crisp sketch, sometimes nothing more than “I want…

How to Sell Gold in Horsham: A Straight-Talking Guide From Your Local Jeweller
If you have decided to sell gold in Horsham, you probably have two questions: how much is it actually worth, and who is going to give you a straight answer?…
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