How much do you know about Black Spinel?
At Antonia Guise we love a black spinel! We use them in two of our made to order pieces, our Circe Hexagon Necklace and Godiva Spinel Studs and we often...
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Antonia Guise x Flora Macdonald Johnston
On a sunny winter's day in December we pulled together the ultimate dream team of Abbie Roden Sandbach, Founder of Roden and Flora Macdonald Johnston, Fashionista and Journalist extraordinaire, to shoot a mini Antonia Guise...
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Timeless; an editorial shoot celebrating 10 years of Andrea Hawkes Wedding Dresses
We've been a fan of Andrea Hawkes' elegant and classic Wedding Dresses for some time. So when Andrea got in touch asking to borrow some pieces for their special ten...
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6 Ways to measure your Partner's Ring Size - without them knowing
Finding out what your partner’s ring size - without them knowing - can feel like a massive challenge. It’s an important piece of information to have at the start of...
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The Family Heirloom Jewellery Dilemma
The double edged dilemma of inheriting extremely sentimental, highly valuable, but completely unwearable Family Heirloom Jewellery is something our clients come to us with a lot. On the one hand...
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How to Design the Perfect Engagement Ring
Designing a bespoke engagement ring feels like a big deal. Which it absolutely should be, but that doesn’t mean that it should feel like an intimidating process. In this blog...
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6 steps to create the perfectly curated Layered Necklace look...
To celebrate the launch of our Layering Necklace Sets we’ve put together our top 6 things to consider when experimenting with layering necklaces and how to get the maximum effect....
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Mary Somerville
A Polymath and writer, Mary Sommerville was the first person ever to be referred to as a Scientist.
Her-Story
Anna Comnena
Hey there, fearless trailblazer! If you've found yourself captivated by the incredible story of Anna Comnena, then you're in the right place. At Antonia Guise, we're all about celebrating the...
All about the Pearls...
Did you know that pearls are considered to be the world’s oldest gemstone? Take a whistle stop tour through the history of Pearls and how they are formed.
How to choose for the perfect diamond for your engagement ring…
Recently I’ve been working a lot on diamond ring commissions. One of the first questions our customers ask is, “which of the 4 C’s is most important?” So, I thought...
How to clean Gold Vermeil Jewellery
At Antonia Guise we often get asked what the best way to clean Gold Vermeil jewellery is. As Gold Vermeil is Silver plated in 24ct gold it’s very important that...
Jenny Marx
You’ve probably heard of Karl Marx, but have you heard of his wife Jenny? Not a mere cipher for her husband’s views, Jenny was a fierce advocate for the struggling...
The Difference Between Solid Gold vs. Plated, Vermeil and Filled…
What is Gold Vermeil? What is Gold Plated jewellery? What on earth is Gold Filled jewellery? And how are they different from 100% Gold? Don’t panic! Antonia can help you...
Rosalind Franklin
Our new chain necklace is inspired by Rosalind Franklin. The woman who took possibly the most important photograph of all time… Rosalind is widely hailed as one of the most...
Nancy Wake
Our new Chain Bracelet – is inspired by Nancy Wake. One of the most decorated spies of WWII. Born in New Zealand, Nancy Wake had Maori heritage through her Great...
Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin
Our Cecilia Huggie Hoops – are inspired by Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin. Cecilia is the woman who discovered what the stars were made of.
Lily Parr
So who was Lily Parr, and why am I inspired by Her Story? Once described as a ‘the best natural footballer’ of all time Lily’s skills weren’t just about force...
Natalie Scott
We are thrilled to introduce you to Natalie, the Founder of Money Mindset Coach. Natalie coaches women to move towards wealth through taking control of their money and managing their...
Lucy Burton
We are thrilled to introduce you to Lucy, the Founder of Lucy Burton Cakes. Lucy develops, designs and bakes bespoke cakes from the kitchen of her home in Bermondsey.
Rhian Truman
The Founder of Rhian Truman Therapies is the secret behind so many Londoner’s glowing skin. We chatted about how she set up the business, and got her top tips for...
Alayo Akinkugbe
We are thrilled to introduce you to Alayo, the Cambridge University History of Art student behind the illuminating Instagram account, 'A Black History of Art’.
Anne Boleyn
Anne Boleyn will always be a decisive character. In her simplest form a cruel husband stealer, who was so hungry for power that she went so far as to a...