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The Complete Guide to Pearls: History, How They Grow, and How to Find Your Perfect Piece

There's something utterly enchanting about a pearl, isn't there? Unlike every other gem we treasure, it isn't born from rock or fire, instead it comes to us from a living creature, shaped by the se...

Something Blue: The Most Personal Jewellery You'll Ever Wear

Something blue is the most personal element of the wedding tradition, and the one with the most history behind it. At Fogal & Barnes, we believe it should also be the most lasting. Read the sto...

That Drawer Full of Old Jewellery? It Might Be Worth More Than You Think

Have a drawer full of jewellery you never wear? A broken gold chain, a lone earring, or a ring that's been sitting in a box for years? Fogal & Barnes Fine Jewellers in Harrogate buys gold and j...

The Elongated Cushion Cut: Why Everyone's Suddenly Talking About It (And Why You Still Need to Come and See Me)

Everyone's talking about the elongated cushion cut diamond right now, and yes, your customers are already asking about ratios. Mona at Fogal & Barnes Fine Jewellers in Harrogate shares the trut...

Shape Wars & Setting Showdowns: The Lab-Grown Diamond Decisions Dividing Brides Right Now

Oval or elongated cushion? Claw set or bezel? Yellow gold or platinum? These are the questions on every bride-to-be's lips right now, and at Fogal & Barnes, we hear them every single week. Whet...

Darlings, You Don't Need to Wait for Someone to Put a Ring on It.

The diamond you've always wanted is now more affordable, more ethical, and more spectacular than ever before. Mona Norman, owner of Fogal and Barnes Fine Jewellers in Harrogate, reveals why lab gro...

Heirloom by Fogal & Barnes Vintage Inspired Engagement Rings in Harrogate

Heirloom is the newest collection by Fogal & Barnes Fine Jewellers in Harrogate — a curated selection of antique mounts and vintage inspired engagement rings made to order. Each design is craft...