Posts by Nessie Nankivell

27 Apr 2021

Jewellery Mavericks: An Interview with Sonia Esther Soltani

In this interview, editor and jewellery writer Sonia Esther Soltani explains the importance of craftsmanship and personality when it comes to fine jewellery and why sustainable sourcing is crucial not just for the future of the industry, but for our very relationship with our most meaningful fine pieces.

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6 Apr 2021

A guide to men’s engagement rings

Engagement rings for men are becoming the new normal, with more men than ever opting to wear a ring before their wedding. For those looking to design their own or are planning to propose to the man of their dreams, we’ve put together a complete guide to men’s engagement rings.

23 Mar 2021

Meet the Makers: Paul, Our Master Goldsmith

An interview with Taylor & Hart's former master goldsmith. Paul Savage is a classically trained goldsmith with over 17 years of experience in creating fine jewellery and art. We speak with Paul to get to know his beginnings in the jewellery industry, and about the journey that led him to become an expert in his field.

11 Mar 2021

Photographing your engagement ring: the definitive guide

Getting that perfect glittering, luminous, and flattering shot of your engagement ring can be trickier than you think. How do you avoid dull lighting and awkward poses? We’ve been in the wedding ring selfie game for years, and have rounded up our top five tips for getting an immaculate shot. Forget splashing out on a professional photographer, you can follow our definitive guide for taking a flawless self-portrait of your diamond ring.

3 Mar 2021

Love Through the Ages: Nik and Vaivara

Having met fourteen years ago while studying at the University of Manchester, Nik and Vaivara have been married for the past seven years and recently welcomed a set of twin girls into the world. The past decade has seen immense change and growth in their relationship, culminating in the birth of their wonderful daughters, so in this interview we’re getting to the bottom of how a person’s relationship to love itself matures over time.

24 Feb 2021

That’s Hot: Paris Hilton’s ‘Paris’ Engagement Ring

Paris Hilton became engaged to her beau Carter Reum on a tropical getaway to a private island. After dating for over a year, Carter proposed on February 13th, only a few days before Paris’s 40th birthday and Valentine’s Day. We adore her ring and have prepared some options for those of us who want to capture Paris's romantic design but don't quite have the budget of an heiress. Check out our suggestions.

16 Feb 2021

“She always puts other people first, and it makes me smile.”

A slow start to love and then a relocation across the globe didn’t stop Liza and Hector from starting a life together. But who needs love at first sight when you’ve met your soulmate? In this post, these two tell us their love story, a world-spanning journey together that features giraffes, remote Greek villages, and new American traditions.

11 Feb 2021

Redefining the Rules of Engagement: The History of Proposals

Proposals are a bit bizarre, aren’t they? What’s with the getting down on one knee thing? Who said it’s got to be a diamond ring? Why don’t women propose? The theatrics behind proposals have reached an all-time high, so it's time that we take a deep dive into history to discover the past, present, and future of the ‘rules of engagement’.

3 Feb 2021

Love Through the Ages: Betty and Alan

For this couple, love began 47 years ago in a flower shop in Birmingham. Alan, then a university student, came to the shop to begin work as a delivery driver during his Christmas holiday from university and there he met the young florist working behind the counter, Betty. The rest is history.

18 Dec 2020

Love Through the Ages: Mary and Martin

Journalist Mignon McLaughlin said that “a successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.” To get to the heart of what love becomes over time, we’re starting our new series: Love Through the Ages. We’ll be speaking to couples at every stage of a relationship—from newlyweds to those celebrating a Diamond Anniversary—to get a sense of what true love looks like in all its forms.

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