Exclusive designer collections from Hebe Jewellery

Exclusive by name, exclusive by nature, HeBe Jewellery now stock a fabulous new range of designer pieces from Nick Hubbard, Holly Yashi and Giorgio Martello.

HeBe has become one of the UK’smost renowned online jewellery boutiques specialising in designer silverjewellery, silver charms,silver engagement rings and wonderfully unusual jewellery that is as much an impression of personal style asit is a beautiful choice of accessory.

Englishman, Nick Hubbard has been creating amazing pieces since the seventies and despite his modestapproach, has become a keen favourite amongst some of the UK’smost famous celebrities. From contemporary oxidized silver jewellery with finegold detail to the designer’s figurative pieces and handmade lockets, brooches,rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets and even cufflinks - the magical world ofNick Hubbard is full of charming and intricate pieces of art featuringincredible attention to detail.  

Stunning pieces by designers, Holly Yashi are unique for their contemporary designs that fuse bright and vibrant colourswith bold, distinctive shapes and form. Each piece is intricately hand-paintedand features rich colours textures, creating wearable art inspired by nature.

Young Italian, Giorgio Martello won Berlin’s New Face Award, becoming one of the hottest trend-setting designerson the scene today. Aficionados of jewellery will be pleased with thedesigner’s workmanship and innovative approach to design. His creations -already adorning the likes of model, Yvonne Holzel, presenter, Tanja Butler andworld champion boxer, Regina Halmich - demonstrate the strong, femininecharacteristics of the designer’s pieces.

Welcome to the world of HeBe Jewellery, where only the most exclusive pieces in jewellery design reign, to transform every woman into the belle of the ball!

Find the perfect engagement ring with Hebe Jewellery

It’s a special ring for a special occasion and this alone is enough toget any groom flustered as he endeavours to find the perfect ring for hisbride-to-be. Whether you’re looking for designer silver jewellery or just asimple silver engagement ring, here are afew simple things to keep in mind as you try to pick yours.

Budget: Always a key determining factor, establish what you canrealistically afford before you start browsing.

What are you looking for? If you’renot quite sure of your preferred style, browse our full range of unusual jewellery (not just rings)to establish a firm ‘likes and dislikes list’. When you have a clearer idea ofyour own style preferences, return to the engagement rings section and look outfor the types of features that caught your eye when browsing for a lesssignificant piece.

If you are looking for a bespoke engagement ring orrecycled gold engagement ring and have some ideas in mind, visit the HeBeJewellery bespoke jewellery page for details onturning your visions into a sparkling reality.

Carat, Clarity, Colour, Cut: The fouressential C’s to finding the ring of your (and her) dreams. If you’re buyingtogether, then now’s your chance to put your cards on the table! HeBe Jewelleryspecialises in a stunning collection of gold and platinum diamond rings thatfeature both classic and contemporary designs. If you’re looking to benchmarkyour requirements, then this is the place.

Here’s what you need to know in relation to carat, clarity, colour andcut.

Carat

This is the weight measurement. Larger diamonds are rare and thereforeexpensive so the price increases in relation to the weight. 

Clarity

Natural flaws occur as the diamond is being formed and the size, numberand visibility of such flaws will determine clarity. One thing to distinguishis whether flaws have been made during the cutting process or during naturalprocess. Characteristics such as scratches, air bubbles, cuts and other mineraldeposits occur during its natural formation, however, the fewer the flaws, themore brilliant the diamond.

Colour

The mineral composition of the stone serves to dictate the colour in adiamond. Most valuable are those of the colourless variety due to the fact theyallow greater light, making them the most brilliant. When observing its colour,examine the stone through the side of the pavilion (bottom of the stone) withthe diamond upside down in a white paper grading trough. From blue and red togreen and yellow, the depth of colour will make the diamond both rare andvaluable.

Cut

The cut says it all and the brilliance of the diamond is determined byit. The face of the diamond is known as its table and light will enter throughthis area and travel to its centre where it will refract off the sides and thenback through the face. In contrast, a poorly cut diamond will show lessbrilliance as the light is lost through the sides and base of the diamond.

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HeBe Jewellery is committed to being a responsible company and donates a portion of sales to charity. It sources fairtrade Jewellery, supports the NO Dirty Gold campaign and insists on conflict freesources for its diamonds and gemstones.

As valentines day approaches, here's a poem by Robert Burns entitled Red, Red Rose to get you in the mood for love.

O my Luve's like a red, red rose,
    That's newly sprung in June.
O my Luve's like the melodie
    That's sweetly played in tune.
 
As fair art though, my bonnie lass,
    So deep in love am I,
And I will luve thee still, my Dear,
    Till a' the seas gang dry.
 
Till a' the seas gang dry, my Dear,
    And the rocks melt wi' the sun,
And I will love thee still, my Dear,
    While the sands o' life shall run.
 
And fare thee weel, my only Luve!
    And fare thee weel, a while!
And I will come again, my Luve,
    Tho' it were ten thousand mile!

We have a new range of fabulous silver hearts to celebrate the 14th of February from the Heartbreaker studio. Made from sterling silver with splashes of red enamel, they are sure to capture a loved ones heart.For more details and to see the full range, visit out Heartbreaker silver jewellery collection.

Trading Standards recently seized the entire UK stock of Candy jewellery from the UK supplier of Zsiska Jewellery.

Following a review of the Consumer Protection Act of 1987 / Food Imitation Regulation of 1989, Trading Standards have confiscated the entire range of Zsiska Candy jewellery from the UK supplier thus preventing its continued sale in the UK. Trading Standards believe there maybe a risk to consumers if they mistakenly try to consume the product.

Zsiska Candy Jewellery has been sold for many years without any problems. It continues to be sold across the world and there are no recorded incidents of any person actually eating any piece of Zsiska Candy jewellery by mistake.

In a statement to the press, Laura Bentley owner of popular online jewellery retailer HeBe Jewellery said,

"It's just another example of the Governments vision of a nanny state. Zsiska Candy jewellery is one of our best selling ranges and we have had to tell customers they can no longer purchase it because it might be mistaken for food and eaten. How ridiculous."

An example piece of jewellery from the Zsiska Candy range. Let's hope they don't decide to ban sweets next incase anbody tries to wear them as jewellery.

Do you think they are right to stop the sale of the Zsiska Signature Candy collection? Let us know.

HeBe Jewellery is now able to offer a recycled bespoke engagement and wedding ring service. We can melt down old gold to form a new ring to your design. Maybe you have been given some old gold jewellery that holds sentimental value or would just prefer that no new mining has to take place to create your ring. We can recycle your gold or source old gold to meet your requirements.

It's no secret that mining for gold has a terrible effect on the environment and gold mining is one of the dirtiest businesses in the world. The production of one gold ring generates a massive 20 tons of mine waste. HeBe Jewellery has signed up to the No dirty gold campaign and we work hard to ensure that the gold in our jewellery has not been produced at the expense of local communities, workers and the environment. By offering recycled gold as an option for your engagement ring or wedding band, we hope to do our bit for producing responsible jewellery.

Unfortunately using recycled gold doesn't work out any cheaper than using new gold and you should also be aware that you always seem to end up with less metal when melting it down. If for ethical reasons you decide recycled gold is the option for you, we can source old gold to combine with any existing gold you might have to create your ring.

Please contact one of our designers to discuss a recycled bespoke ring or visit our handmade and bespoke jewellery page for more details.

Create your own lucky charm bracelet with the Giorgio Martello Lucky Charms collection. We're pleased to announce the full range of charms and bracelets are now available to purchase online.

Handcrafted in Italy, every charm is beautifully detailed in sterling silver with a tarnish free finish. Using enamel, cubic zirconias, diamonds and gemstones, Giorgio Martello has developed a clever clip on / clip off system that allows you to add charms to your bracelet. Select, combine and create your own jewellery just the way you like it. You can also add lucky charms to an existing necklace or special Giorgio Martello necklaces and earring carriers.

As a souvenir, attractive accessory or a wonderful gift idea, the lucky charms by Giorgio Martello enchant all wearers in their own special way. Charms are personal altars to secret passions and obsessions. Romance and infatuations, happiness and success, moments and insights - the charms lend shape to the story of your life. There are over 450 charms to choose from with themes such as letters and numbers, love, life and fun, celebrations, zodiac, good luck and lots more. Remember a first date, someone you love, a fab holiday or say something about your personality. Create your bracelet easily by simply clipping on a charm.

Lucky Charms are also compatible with Thomas Saboo charm bracelets, necklaces and earring carriers.See the full range of Lucky Charms online at HeBe.

Have you ever dreamed about owning your very own island? Well you don't need to be Richard Branson to make your dream come true thanks to the Friends of Sgarabhaigh. Sgarabhaigh (pronounced Scaravay) is located in the Sound of Harris in the Western Isles of Scotland and it lies at the heart of some the most beautiful and unspoilt environments in the world. It is a land rich in a history that is made all the more entrancing by copious measures of myth and legend. Visit, walk and film the island and all it has to offer. The crystal clear waters that surround the island hold an array of sea life including dolphins, whales and a resident colony of seals that will often greet you when you arrive. A host of sea birds visit the island to rest feed and nest on its gentle green slopes or its weather sculpted rocks.

A picture of the Otter Loch on the island of Sgarabhaigh, Scotland

A sustainable project has been setup that allows people who have a love of Scotland to contribute and help protect this magical island so it can continue to be enjoyed by future generations. You can purchase a contract package to share ownership of the island with an island passport and document conferring island rights. So buy your own piece of Scottish heritage; join the island family that is 'Friends of Sgarabhaigh' and impress your friends by becoming an Associate Owner of the island of Sgarabhaigh.

If you don't fancy that, you can purchase a wonderful silver sixpence - the first piece of currency for the island and whilst not being legal tender it has been based on coin of the realm from the reign of James 1st of England and 6 th of Scotland back in 1603. It has been struck in 'fine silver' which is 99.99% pure and incorporates in its design both historic links and key features of the project that is Friends of Sgarabhaigh. It makes a lovely silver wedding gift (something new for brides) or a unique coin for the collector.

If you a fancy a bespoke necklace or piece of handmade jewellery with this special coin, please visit our Bespoke Jewellery page for more details.

The material jade is in actual fact, made up of two different types of stone.

Jade is primarily composed of nephrite, a hard non-crystalline mineral that consists of silicates of calcium and magnesium. The properties of iron and manganese provide most of the color variations.

Jade is one of the strongest materials on Earth—it is even stronger than steel. This was one reason for its widespread use in early civilisations in Europe, Far-East and Meso-America. Besides its toughness, the smoothness of the stone and the broad range of colors made it very attractive to early artists and artisans.

On the sites of Hongshan and Hemudu cultures in China, archaeologists have found jade objects which date back to the early Neolithic period (around 7,000years ago).

A traditional style Chess Set made from green jade and white marble

The basic colors of jade are white, and a colorless opaqueness. Inclusions of different metals give it the beautiful colours: chromium makes it emerald green ("Imperial Jade"), iron makes it brown and green, while manganese creates violet hues.

The Chinese associate jade with a host of cultural connotations. Jade is revered. “Gold is valuable,” says a Chinese proverb. “But Jade is invaluable.”

Jade in Chinese is pronounced “yu” and it stands for beauty, purity and good virtue.