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’.

Delilah

So who is Delilah? And why am I inspired by Her Story? One of the most interesting features of the Delilah story is the inadvertent acknowledgement that brute force often...

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...

Theodora

Theodora’s story is one of rags to riches. She came from a background that was considered extremely low class; her mother was a dancer and her father was a bear...

Circe

So who is Circe? And why am I inspired by Her Story? Circe’s strength as a female character is truly exceptional. What’s interesting about her character is that she is...