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Looking to add something bold and unique to your jewellery collection? A torc necklace might be exactly what you need. Check out these top tips for torc buying in our Torc Blog. With its distinctive design and rich history, a torc necklace is a standout piece that can be styled in a variety of ways and is the top trending fashion for today.

The torc necklace is an ancient symbol of strength, prestige, and, let’s be honest, serious main character energy. Whether you want to channel your inner warrior or just love a good statement piece, torc necklaces are the hottest current trend—it’s sculptural, unique, and has major boss energy as illustrated on the 2025 Spring/ Summer catwalk collections.

Use this year Chinese lunar Year of the Snake as a chance to improve your life and the world around you, and Annika Rutlin has created a gorgeous snake design to serve as a talisman to not only symbolise transformation but also serve as an encouraging token for this positive change.

While flowers and chocolates are classic go-to gifts, there’s one item that can make a lasting impression: jewellery. Not just a material gift, jewels are a timeless expression of love and a symbol of your affection. If you want to make this Valentine’s Day truly unforgettable, jewellery from Annika Rutlin should be at the top of your gift list.

In this blog, we’re diving into how jewellery plays a starring role in New Year’s traditions, whether it's a well-deserved treat for achieving your resolutions or a reminder that life’s winding journey is worth celebrating.

Here’s a jolly, sparkly guide to help you sleigh your Christmas jewellery gifting, all inspired by the radiant collections of Annika Rutlin! 🎁✨

Not All Silver is the Same! From super-pure fine silver to modern marvels of tarnish-resistant blends, every piece has its own story. Let’s journey through the dazzling world of silver in jewellery!

Historical Origins of the Werewolf Legend and their Connection with Silver

Ever wondered what the correct spelling is for jewellery / jewelry?

And why do these different options even exist?

Almost missed this superb broadcast (and you only have 4 more days to catch the replay)... having just released a brand new album Anastacia did a fantastic interview on BBC Radio 2's Piano Room. What an amazing woman...A wonderful voice and such an inspiring character. In 2002 I flew out...

In the realm of jewelry, certain motifs transcend mere adornment, weaving tales of ancient symbolism and cultural richness.

Annika Rutlin’s latest collection is devoted to the Chinese Year of the Dragon, 10th February 2024 - 28th January 2025.

The dragon stands as a symbol of power, strength, and good fortune making it the perfect choice for talismanic jewellery.

Amazing as summer is it can be a nightmare for giving you dull and drab jewellery.
So here's a whole host of tips and advice to help you keep your jewellery sparkling and beautiful in the sun.

With the morning sun peeping over the horizon at approx 4.40am this morning and sunset here taking place at about 9.20 pm, we will have nearly 17 hours of daylight on this the longest day of the year. 

If you love the sun why not celebrate the joy with the Annika Rutlin Solstice silver jewellery collection, available at www.annikarutlin.com

 

Taurean Birthstones

Did you know that the birthstone options for Taurus include Sapphire, Emerald, Peridot and Aquamarine?

 

In the natural world Scorpions are the most amazing creatures... they were around before the first dinosaurs, dance before they mate and glow in UV light (A scorpion's cuticle, or skin, absorbs ultraviolet light and reflects it as visible light). Sounds like quite the party animal to me (ok, party...

My mother in law has been knitting beautiful hearts for charity for a while - She gives hers to the Chaplain of the Epsom and St Helier group of hospitals who was originally asking for hearts for Covid patients. At first I wondered what difference these could actually make ...super...

Kindred - jewellery as a talismanic representation of the precious gems of your life... Looking for the perfect sentimental occasion gift?   Mother's day, birthday, anniversary, wedding, graduation, leaving present or even self gift. Ideal for celebrating the birth of a child, or life in general, plus ideal for endowing...

Wow - Yes, this is a lot of gemstone info so we have tried to table it as clearly as possible for you! Below you will find information on the following: Birthstones and their history Zodiac Gemstones (most popular and alternative) Monthly Birthstones Anniversary Stones/ Gifts Day Stones Indian Planetary...

As storm Eugene raged outside the workshop I was coincidentaly working on some Monsoon pieces and the words of Vivian Greene came to mind; "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass... Life is about learning to dance in the rain." Rain and storms were just the inspiration behind...

Message her again this Valentines... She probably just forgot how much you love her! For centuries jewellery has been used as a means of denoting power, wealth and status, often through the use of traditional materials such as gold and diamonds, and there is no denying that these reasons still...