Ian Tubby

Diamonds are a girl's best friend, so the saying goes, and this has never been truer than in 2012 with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee coming up. So why not snag a diamond of your very own from your local independent jeweller? Here's the important four ‘C's' of diamond buying, giving you everything you need to know about these super-sparkly stones:

As the nation prepares to celebrate our Monarch's Diamond Jubilee (not to mention the London Olympics just around the corner after that!), and the country gets swathed in red, white and blue, why should your jewellery miss out on all the fun?

Wouldn't it be lovely to have a set of jewels just like the Queen's? All of those glorious, sparkling stones and precious metals rolled into a set of luxurious objects! OK, so the Crown Jewels might be beyond the budget of, well, pretty much all of us, but did you know that the term Crown Jewels refers to the collection of regalia and vestments worn by the sovereign of the United Kingdom during the coronation ceremony?

One of the best things about jewellery is the potential it has to create a whole new look. And one of the best things about an independent local jeweller is the fact that you can commission them to create an individual piece, specifically to suit your style or new look.

It's that time of year when our thoughts start turning towards our summer holidays. Where we'll go, what we'll do, and what we'll wear whilst we're away! Most of us look to update our summer wardrobes ready for our summer holidays, buying a new dress or beachwear, but how many of us think to update our look with new accessories?

Vintage-style jewellery is extremely popular right now, and with good reason: not only does it instantly add a touch of glamour to an outfit, but the term ‘vintage' encompasses a plethora of eras, meaning that pretty much anything goes and our inner quirkiness can be embraced when it comes to jazzing up an outfit. Remember that your local independent jeweller will be bang on trend when it comes to vintage inspired pieces and will be happy to help you create the look you're after. Here's how to

The Oscars are all about glitz and glamour – oh and the films too, of course! But no female red carpet attendee's outfit is complete without some jewels to accessorise her gown. And you don't need to be a celebrity to recreate the look: your local independent jeweller will be able to recreate any A-list look to make you a star in your own right! Here's a red carpet rundown of what looks were hot at this year's Oscars:

When it comes to engagement rings, diamonds really are a girl's best friend. But that doesn't mean that they have to be sporting a traditionally shaped diamond, such as the round brilliant cut or a princess cut. If you'd like an engagement ring with an interestingly shaped diamond, your local independent jeweller will be able to help, by making a unique custom piece just for you – and a wedding ring to fit too!

That time of year is fast approaching when our weekends will be spent celebrating the union of a newly married couple and attending the Christening or naming days of our younger friends and family. But where to go to find the perfect gift to commemorate these occasions? Your local jewellery shop of course!

As much as we love our Mums, they're often taken for granted. It's time, therefore, to show them how much we love them this Mothers' Day: visit your local independent jeweller for a gift that's unique, special, and above all, filled with love!