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Something Borrowed, Something Brilliant: A History of Bridal Jewellery

Bridal jewellery has a history stretching back thousands of years, and right now it's more beautiful and more varied than ever. Fogal & Barnes Fine Jewellers in Harrogate takes you from ancient...

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...

The New Rules of "Yes": What I'm Seeing Gen Z Do With Engagement Rings (And Honestly, I Love It)

Gen Z are rewriting the engagement ring rulebook and honestly, I love it. From marquise cuts worn east-west to thick bands, lab-grown diamonds and coloured stones, younger couples are choosing ring...

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...