Lucy Quartermaine is a Chester-based jeweller who sources her materials ethically and sustainably. She uses Fairmined silver, recycled silver and conflict-free stones to create her unique pieces of award-winning jewellery. Here we take a looking at how a leading designer jewellery brand sources her materials and the impact that these decisions have on the environment. …

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As the latest addition to our award-winning collection of jewellery, the Royal Pearl collection has been created to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and her 70th year on the thrown. For this particular collection we chose to place stunning pearls at the centre of each design as they have remained the Queen’s favourite jewellery addition …

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Silver is a precious metal that has been used for jewellery and other decorative objects for centuries. Sterling silver is an alloy of silver that contains 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper. When this alloy is stamped with the number “925”, it indicates that the object is made of sterling silver. The “925” stamp on sterling …

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Since retiring as one of the nations leading women’s footballers in 2018, Alex Scott has become a mainstay on British TV’s over recent years, regularly appearing as a football pundit on ITV, BBC and SKY Sports. In addition to this, her relaxed presenting style and impeccable timing has led to her appearing on shows including …

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Introduction Most people know that it’s important to take care of their jewellery, but they may not know how to do it properly. There are a few different ways to store your jewellery, such as keeping it in a safe place at home, putting them in a jewellery box, or even wearing them all the …

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People have been adorning themselves with silver for millennia, with the earliest pieces thought to date as far back as 1000 BCE. We seem to be naturally drawn to precious materials, using silver jewellery as tokens of affection, status, or to pass value from generation to generation. Through the ages, we have honed our methods …

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Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and time is running thin to plan the perfect day for the mother figures in your life. Whenever you’re celebrating your mum, grandmother, or another matriarchal loved one, Mother’s Day also serves as a timely reminder to show the love and appreciation you feel toward them year-round. Everyone shows affection …

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Whilst all jewellery types age and tarnish as the years goes by, silver jewellery is particularly susceptible to losing its shine over time, and in extreme cases can even go an ugly shade of black. This change of colour is call tarnishing and is the direct result of a chemical reaction between the silver and …

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Post Lockdown Styling    In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic conventional dressing habits have soon been disregarded and reinstated with a mismatch of loungewear and pyjamas. As we all brave the outside world, here at Lucy Quartermaine we believe it is important to be unique and accessories everyday, not just only on special occasions. …

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We are over the moon to finally re-open our doors and welcome you back to enjoy our boutique experience! Whilst our unique collections are available to buy in stores up and down the country, we’re also pleased to announce that our purpose-built boutique in the heart of Chester is now open for visits.  Nestled deep …

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6am, Coffee induced and clamed eyed but that did not deter our excitement to shoot our 2021 photoshoot! We thought it was time for our annual spruce up and give you guys some eye candy! Planning a shoot starts months in advance, perfecting the outfit choices, make up looks and styling the jewellery.  However, working …

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Mindfulness During this lockdown, we all understood the value of necessities required to live a life. We took a step back from the hustle and bustle of our busy lives. We listened and observed. We are finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and we will soon be reunited with our loved …

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