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An editorial journal by Parkin & Gerrish, exploring the stories, symbolism, and craftsmanship of antique and vintage jewellery.
At Parkin & Gerrish, we specialise in jewels with a past and that’s precisely what makes them ethical in the present. When you choose antique or vintage, you’re keeping beauty...
Gold has its own grammar. Those tiny stamps inside a ring—or the numbers on a clasp—tell you how pure the gold is, where it was tested, and often when your...
Words carry weight in jewellery. They gesture to age, craft, provenance and sometimes marketing flair. Here’s a clear, friendly guide to the most common terms you’ll meet, how professionals use...
Why does English say jewellery here and jewelry there? We trace the split from Norman French to Johnson and Webster—and take a whistle-stop tour of the world’s words for adornment...
Tie pins — also known as stick pins — are tiny jewels with outsized personality. First appearing in the early 19th century to hold cravats in place, they soon became...
Curious about the difference between antique and vintage jewellery? Antique pieces are 100+ years old, while vintage refers to jewels over 20 years old (pre-2000s). From Georgian treasures to bold...
At Parkin & Gerrish, we believe jewellery is never just decoration — it is always a story. From Georgian sentiment to Art Deco glamour, every jewel carries its own language....
Discover why Millennials and Gen Z are redefining luxury through antique and vintage jewellery. In this article, Zuleika Gerrish of Parkin & Gerrish shares her insights from a recent Observer...
Delight your loved ones with stunning antique jewellery this Christmas 2025. Our guide offers beautifully crafted pieces, perfect for that special gift-giving moment.
