Wednesday, 27 May 2015

The Red Arrows

An image that shows the latest addition to the world famous Red Arrows is a seagull has become an Internet hit.The amazing moment was captured by first year photography student Jade Coxon,18, as she took pictures at the Llandudno Air Show on Saturday.
And, since posting the stunning snap online on Sunday, Jade is over the moon to have got more than 1m views.
No photo-bombing here fortunately, just our gorgeous Citizen Red Arrow Watches. 

- Gemma



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Watches have become a very important symbol of status and welfare. Many people are in the business of selling replicas, however, and if you're a quality watch lover it's important to be able to tell real from fake. When buying a watch from an unfamiliar store or person, pay attention to the steps listed below, as well as tips and warnings.
1
Familiarize yourself with the various collections of the watch brand you wish to purchase. Every nice watch has at least one signature element to it that can't be replicated; if you can identify that element, you'll always be able to tell when you're buying a knockoff watch.


2
As you're browsing, thoroughly inspect the watch you wish to buy. Pay attention to the inscriptions and engravings on the face and back of the watch. The original watch will never have a smeared inscription or an unclear engraving. Typos and letter substitutions in brand names and inscriptions (such as the ones in the above image) are also warning signs.


3
Pay attention to the functions of the watch and its chronograph. Most Rolex watches have a sweep second hand, while many fakes will have a tick style hand; however, some real Rolex watches have a tick style hand, so know your model. A replica watch that has a magnifying glass (called a cyclops) may also have a weak level of magnification in comparison to the genuine timepiece.

4
Note the precise movement of the watch. If you intend to buy a mechanical timepiece, you should try to take a look under the case back. Fake watches sometimes do have a mechanical movement, but it is typically of lower quality than the movement of a genuine watch.




                                                     More Fiorelli at Victoria Highfield.
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Tuesday, 26 May 2015




This gorgeous Fiorelli bag comes with a matching purse.
Only at Victoria Highfield.
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Our U8's team sponsored by Victoria Highfield Jewellers won the cup final!
-Gemma.

Friday, 15 May 2015

Jen's pick of the day!
This Rose Gold Tourmaline is unique and vibrant, framed in high quality diamonds which are set into one of our most popular metals- Rose gold. This reminds me of a warm sunset! What do you think?

Saturday, 9 May 2015

Jen's pick of the day!
My pick o the day is this stunning Citizen watch, simplistic, minimalist and yet glamorous! Cant keep myself from trying on this beauty.
http://www.victoriahighfield.com/ladies-eco-drive-axiom-diamond-dial-watch-p4411

Reveiw; Diamond Dazzle Stik

"The Diamond Dazzle Stik is a purse-sized pen for cleaning diamonds and precious stone jewellery. It features a premium twist-to-dispense click pen to deliver a specialized jewelry cleaning solution to a flow-thru brush. Its unique, cosmetic-quality brush is specifically designed to clean diamonds and other precious stones and their mountings – quickly and easily"

We've been cleaning precious stones for years here at Victoria Highfield, but have been looking for a way for our customers to get our elegant finish at home whilst saving themselves a penny or two. Compact, odorless and one of the best items to come through our door, the Dazzle Stik is perfect making those big ticket diamonds or nicely cut white topaz shine. The specialized brush ensures complete coverage in even the smallest of spaces.


-Peter

How to clean Gold Jewellery with boiling water

How to clean Gold Jewellery with boiling water;

Step 1; Know when boiling is appropriate. 

Gold itself can be boiled with no problems. However, boiling delicate gemstones (like opals, pearls, coral, and moonstones) can cause them to crack or become damaged - especially if the jewellery is cold before boiling. Boiling is also a bad idea for jewellery with glued-in gemstones, as it can loosen the glue. However, if you're looking to clean heavily-soiled jewellery made entirely out of gold or gold jewellery that contains "strong" gemstones (like diamonds), boiling is a great choice.


Step 2; Bring water to boil.

You don't need to boil much water - just enough to submerge all of the jewellery in. As you're waiting for the water to boil, set your gold jewellery in a sturdy bowl or another vessel that won't be damaged by boiling water. Pyrex or metal cooking bowls/dishes are good choices.
  • Arrange jewellery in the dish or bowl so that no piece of jewellery is covering up another piece - water should be able to reach every piece of jewellery.
Step 3; Carefully pour the water over your jewelry.

Be very careful not to spill or splash by pouring too rapidly - boiling water can cause serious burns. When all of the jewellery is completely submerged, you've added enough water.

Step 4; Wait for the water to cool.
When you can comfortably put your hands in the water, you can remove the jewellery. Follow a good boiling by scrubbing each piece of jewellery with a soft brush, then dabbing it dry with a soft towel and allowing it to sit and air-dry completely.
  • Don't be afraid if the water appears dirty - this is good! As boiling water loosens the dirt, wax, grime, etc. that's built up on your jewellery, it may float to the surface of the water. The dirtier your water looks, the more dirt you've removed from your jewellery!




-Peter.
Quote of the day! -Gemma

Thursday, 7 May 2015

Our quote of the day thanks to peter!  -Gemma
Jen's Pick Of The Day!

This beautiful sterling silver Fiorelli set is part of the new jewellery collection and has been rhodium plated to stop any tarnishing. Elegant but minimalistic, this set is definitely my favourite item today! What do you think?  -Jen


http://www.victoriahighfield.com/rings-c1/fiorelli-silver-fiorelli-pave-cz-loop-ring-size-n-p3338
http://www.victoriahighfield.com/bracelets-c2/fiorelli-silver-fiorelli-pave-set-loop-bangle-p3353


Hello Everyone!
This blog will be run by Gemma, Jen, Peter, Natalie and Angie. We all work at the fabulous Victoria Highfield, a jewellers specializing in all things expensive. We will each be posting a short bio about ourselves shortly! 
-Gemma