Discover the Glamour of the Peridot Birthstone Jewellery

Peridot stone has a history dating back to 1500 BC. As one of the oldest gems recognized, Ancient Egyptians deemed the peridot as “the gem of the sun.” With its bright and inviting colour, the peridot brings with it happiness and good cheer. Find out how peridot inspires creativity and why it is the August birthstone.

A Guide to Wearing Fine Bremont Watches

Anyone can pull out a smartphone to check the time, yet the well-dressed crowd continues to wear a classic wristwatch. Bremont watches are built by hand. Wearers of these watches showcase an innate knowledge of mastery, innovation, and rare luxury. Here is a guide to Bremont contemporary watches for their handmade mastery, precision, and personal touching backstory.

A Touch of Royalty: Why Rubies Are The Nobilities’ Best Friend

Rubies have been assigned magical powers for thousands of years--from ancient Burma, where warriors wore rubies to guard them in battle, to The Wizard Of Oz's Dorothy and her magical Ruby Slippers.

Rubies are sophisticated addition to your jewellery collection. Visit us at Jacobs the Jewellers in Reading to see our entire selection of ruby jewellery today.

Ultimate Guide to a Luxury Jewellery Collection: Diamonds and Pearls

Diamonds are forever, says the incomparable Ian Fleming. You could also make the argument for pearls - nothing is more timeless than a lustrous strand of pearls. 

For centuries, diamonds and pearls are the epitome of elegant jewellery - their enduring appeal makes them an essential part of any jewellery collections.

Dress Yourself like Royalty with June’s Birthstone: Pearl Jewellery

Pearls offer a gorgeous, ethereal beauty that has made them a timeless classic: a gemstone that every woman would love to see in her collection. Pearls have a long, stunning history of use: more than 4000 years ago, pearls were gifted to Chinese royalty. 

While the pearl is June's birthstone, you don't have to have a June birthday to make the most of this stunning gemstone. In fact, women born at any time of the year are welcome to add pearl to their wardrobes and jewellery.