The Orlov
Like many of those in this series, the Orlov is another example of a famous diamond believed to have…
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Throughout history and across almost all cultures, precious stones have been attributed with many di…
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Though the 140 carat Regent diamond, today, sits serenely on display in the Denon wing of the Louvre…
Read ArticleThe Blue Hope diamond
The story of the Blue Hope diamond has been a source of fascination for centuries. Indeed, the inten…
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Long ago, a gift of sapphire was a vow of loyalty and honesty. Over the ages, the stone has garnered…
Read ArticleSophisticated Emerald
On a less ethereal note, emerald also happens to be especially in vogue right now after it claimed t…
Read ArticleChoosing the Watch movement
The most important feature of a watch, the movement is often over looked (probably because, unless y…
Read ArticleAqua marina Birthstone
The name of the March birthstone is comprised of two Latin words: aqua (water) marina (of the sea), …
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When you buy a new piece of jewellery such as a diamond ring, you may not realise that before the di…
Read Articlesingle item jewellery insurance
Many people find themselves in a situation where they are unable to find insurance for a small numbe…
Read ArticleThe Colour of Diamonds
To the untrained eye, “ White” diamonds may all seem to be of a similar colour but this is far from…
Read ArticleWhat is a GIA Certificate
If you have purchased a diamond engagement ring, the chances are you will already be familiar with t…
Read ArticleDivers Watch
Many watches are designed not only to keep accurate time but with special features to assist the wea…
Read ArticleChronograph Watches
Chronograph derived from the Greek Chronos & Graph which translates as time & writing the earliest …
Read ArticleKeeping Jewellery Safe
At Assetsure, we can provide insurance for your most precious items of jewellery but our compensatio…
Read ArticleJewellery Valuation
Your jewellery will be amongst your most treasured possessions and of course we at Assetsure will be…
Read ArticleChoosing an Engagement Ring
Choosing an Engagement Ring - This is one thing in life you want to get right and when making the tr…
Read ArticleGlossary of Watch Terms
At Assetsure we specialise in providing insurance for watches. We are able to offer quotations for s…
Read ArticleHow to wind an Automatic Watch
How to wind an Automatic Watch. Firstly, let’s consider what an automatic watch movement actually is…
Read ArticleTop 7 Favourite Jewellery Pieces
I think in my past life I must have been a magpie. Let me explain… One thing I’m notorious for, when…
Read ArticleKate Middleton’s Engagement Ring
In October 2010 Prince William and Catherine Middleton became the talk of the world when, after 8 ye…
Read ArticleTypes of Precious Stone
Assetsure specialise in the Insurance of Jewellery. Here is our guide to the most popular types of P…
Read ArticleHow to Identify a Genuine Swiss Watch
Swiss watches are famous the world over for their superior quality, but what actually makes a watch …
Read ArticleHistory of Swiss Watchmaking
Anyone with a keen interest in watches will acknowledge that when it comes to horology, the Swiss ar…
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There will always be debate on the top ten watch brands and choosing a “definitive” list is very com…
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