We at Avita have years of experience in designing, creating and restoring fine jeweller, believing valued jewellery to bring pleasure for years to come. Many jewellery companies recommend having pieces professionally cleaned once a year, but there are numerous simple things you can do at home to keep your pressured jewellery looking its best for even longer. So, here's a guide to caring for your jewellery, we hope it helps!

You should certainly think about the way you store your jewellery. Different gemstones have different adaptability and some can easily scratch or knock each other if stored together. The best way to avoid this is by keeping jewellery in soft-lined compartments and take care to close any fastenings so that items doesn't tangle or catch one another.

Jewellery should always be stored away from sunlight, or any extreme weathers. Try to keep the packages and boxes that the piece comes in, it's usually the easiest and most protected place to keep  the piece from dust and damage.

If you wish to keep your jewellery in tip-top condition you should occasionally clean it by removing any dust, oils or contamination. You should always lean to the side of caution and use simple, non-abrasive materials like soap and water, with a soft toothbrush. Be careful not to be too rough whilst you clean your jewellery. Plus, it must be rinsed and dried thoroughly afterwards.

You should always put your jewellery on last when dressing. This is so that your jewellery doesn't catch on any of your clothing. Plus, you should apply hairspray and make-up first to avoid contaminating rings, necklaces and bracelets. Be especially careful to remove any jewellery before doing any manual work, which includes housework as pieces could get knocked.

If you are looking to add to your collection, be sure to look through some of our beautiful jewellery today.

It's no secret that most of us are big fans of online shopping. It is also unsurprising that as a community of online shoppers we are mostly interested in shopping online for jewellery! Although, there can be a lot of hesitancy when it comes to buying jewellery pieces online. What if it's not to my liking? What if it looks different in person? These are common concerns of buying absolutely anything online, but we at Avita don't think that they should stop you. There are lots of positive reasons to be purchasing jewellery through the internet, and here are just a few!

The endless options

Have you ever entered a jewellery shop and found that they just don't have what you are looking for? Its happened to all of us! Therefore, so shopping online can be a much more practical option due to you having numerous options at your fingertips. You can easily browse our Avita site today and quickly find what you have been searching for. You won't miss out on any of our beautiful pieces as they are all right in front of you. No more asking sales associates, no more queuing and no more searching through aisles of stock that you do not want.

Shopping in comfort

Sometimes shopping in a store can be a stressful experience, but with online shopping you can have the opportunity to browse beautiful pieces from the comfort of your own home. There's absolutely no stress whatsoever involved, and you do not have to drive to the store or pay for parking. All stress related shopping stereotypes can be avoided simply by loading up the Avitajewellery.co.uk.

Coordinating accessories 

Was it a gold heart pendant or a silver locket you bought her last year? Now you are trying to buy a bracelet to go with it but cannot remember which one it was. Shopping at home means that you can always have a sneak peak in the jewellery box then carry on with your Avita shop online, not leaving anything to chance!

If you are on the search for something special, our jewellery collection is available to view and buy online. So be sure to take a look at our many pieces, including our sale items!

Wedding rings have been a tradition for centuries in order to show commitment, love and wealth. Today, the tradition of exchanging wedding rings is deeply rooted in numerous cultures and in most mainstream wedding ceremonies. It comes as no surprise that with its interesting history people are fascinated by the facts, stories and traditions that surround wedding rings. This list of eight facts show just how amazingly diverse the history is about one of the most important symbols in modern day culture.

• Not every culture keeps to tradition of wearing wedding rings on their ring finger. Some Indian traditions asks that a bride wears a ring on their toe instead.
• It is common for a groom’s name to be engraved on a wedding ring.
• The very first recorded wedding ring dates back to Ancient Egypt where couples would exchange circles in order to symbolize eternity.
• The tradition that both bride and groom are to wear a wedding ring only began during WWII. This is when men began to wear rings as a way of remembering their wives which were waiting back home.
• Tradition states that a marriage is doomed if the groom is to drop the ring during the wedding ceremony.
• Wedding rings were traditionally made of gold due to it being considered as the purest metal. Plus, it was seen as the most valuable, and so perfect to symbolize marriage.
• Roughly 70% of brides wear their rings on the fourth finger of their left hand. This is due to a tradition that states a Roman belief that the vena amoris, or vein of love, is located there.
• One historical reasoning for exchanging a wedding ring was for the man to prove that he was financially stable to support his new bride. To do this he gifted his bride a precious metal.

Purchase your beautiful wedding band from us at Avita Jewellery. Our collection is available to view and buy online, so be sure to browse through our selection today.

Choosing the right pair of diamond earrings can be difficult. There are numerous factors to take into account like, stone sizes, diamond shapes, face contours and of course, budget. Each of these factors require the perfect balance and detailing to make a beautiful pair of earrings stand out.

Luckily for you, we at Avita are going to take all of that guess work out of the equation in today’s blog post. Below we will tell you how to find the right earrings for your face shape and the copious amounts of beautiful styles we have available for our customers.

Top tips for choosing a diamond shape for your studs

The most admirable part about diamond earrings (apart from their beauty) is that they suit most types of face shapes. Plus, they are great accessories for absolutely any dress code, including casual wear or fancy ballroom events.

Some of our top tips for helping you choose a diamond shape for yourself are-

• If you have a broader face type, elongated shapes like the emerald cut will compliment your face beautifully. This is due to them providing an impression of length with their proportions.
• Similarly, if you have a thinner face, symmetrical shapes such as the round cut, princess cut and asscher cut are all options which would flatter your facial shape. Basically, round diamonds will work well for you, but can also work with majority of face shapes. Plus, round diamonds always have a better sparkle factor compared to other shapes.

Designs available with Avita

Regardless of your personal style and fashion taste, there will always be diamond earrings which suit your preferences. Here at Avita, we stock numerous different cut jewellery including diamond stud earrings. Below are some of our most popular and personal favourites.

• Traditional Basket Style Diamond Stud Earrings

 Basket style diamond earrings were one of the very first earring designs, and have lasted through years of creativity. They are still considered to be the most popular types of diamond earrings. We stock numerous sized basket style diamond earrings here at Avita.

•  Martini Style Diamond Stud Earrings

The prong martini design is one of our customers’ favourites when it comes to our range of earrings. The 3 prong martini style provides a base with good centre of gravity, this does enable the stud to fit snugly against your earlobe for a gorgeous sit and presentation.

• Bezel Style Stud Earrings

These type of earrings are very hard and last a lifetime. They are certainly a good option for people who can be rough with their jewellery. Although they do come in at more expensive.

Take a look at our gorgeous diamond stud earrings. Our collection is available to view and buy online, so be sure to browse through our selection.

There is nothing quite like receiving a gift, whether it is to mark a special occasion or not, large or small, or needed or not. Receiving a neatly wrapped item is always an exciting moment, and it doesn’t have to be the most expensive item to receive this excitement. In fact, we at Avita think that it’s the mystery of what’s inside that earns excitement. The idea of being remembered and thought of marks a huge amount of generosity and kindness from a person, qualities that all of us are very grateful to have in our lives. 

Jewellery is one of the most common forms of gifts. People have always enjoyed adorning themselves with jewels, and it has become a popular way of expressing just how important someone is to you. Though, putting this reason aside, why else does jewellery make such a brilliant gift? Let us explore the various types of jewellery pieces and the reasons people are gifting them.

Jewellery is generally something you don’t treat yourself to

Many people do treat themselves once in a while to something special, or renew the basics such as, clothes, bags, shoes etc. Although, some things aren’t considered on some people’s radar, mainly because they are seen as luxuries or extra’s that the average salary won’t stretch to every single time they hit the shops. Jewellery is one of these items. Therefore, many people see it as a gift, and a very special item to cherish when one is gifted it. Plus, the fact that it isn’t an every day kind of gift makes it very unique and exciting.

Jewellery can be timeless

Try and think about the gifts that you are still using now you’ve had them for quite a few years. Clothing fades, gets stained and goes out of style. Electronics always get replaced by newer and better models. Only jewellery can stand the test of time and be enjoyed for generations. There are thousands of classic jewellery styles that never become irrelevant.

Jewellery can be given to people of all ages

One of the hardest things about gifting is finding something suitable for each age groups. Jewellery is suitable for absolutely all ages. You can take care of all ages with jewellery, one gift idea, and most probably just one shop/website, yay!

Jewellery can be gifted on any occasion

Anyone can be gifted jewellery for any occasion. Jewellery can be suitable to honour any occasion such as graduating, birthday, wedding anniversary, engagements, births, Christmas gifts, Bar Mitzvahs, celebrating a job, promotion or even a house move. All these are perfect opportunities to give the gift of jewellery. Bracelets, earrings, necklaces, rings, cufflinks and watches are all viable for the recipients.

Jewellery can be personalised

Although most jewellery gifts come with a large amount of sentimental value, jewellery also has the option of being personalised. From inscribed names and messages, to initials or first letters, this option is always a huge hit.

Gift your loved one with some Avita jewellery. Our collection is available to view and buy online, so be sure to browse through our selection.