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GUIDES & STORIES FROM ARGENT & ASHER

Discover expert advice, honest answers, and behind-the-scenes stories from Katie Silver and Argent & Asher. From how we price fine jewellery to choosing the perfect personalised gift, our blog is here to help you buy with confidence and wear with joy.

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Should You Choose a Name Necklace or an Initial Necklace?

Should You Choose a Name Necklace or an Initial Necklace?

A name necklace tells your story out loud. An initial lets you carry it in code. Here's how to decide which one is actually right for you.

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How Many Names Can You Put on a Necklace?

How Many Names Can You Put on a Necklace?

A name necklace used to hold one name. In 2026 it holds a whole family, here's how many actually fit, and how to get two, three, or five onto one chain without it looking crowded.

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Why Personalised Necklaces Never Go Out of Style

Why Personalised Necklaces Never Go Out of Style

Fashion moves through bold chains and dainty pendants and back again, but a personalised necklace stays exactly where it is, because it's built on memory, not the moment.

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The Initial Necklace Trend That Feels Subtle but Personal

The Initial Necklace Trend That Feels Subtle but Personal

One small letter, endless meaning, here's why the initial necklace stays relevant, and how typography, chain and length change what it says.

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Which Name Necklace Material Is Best: Gold, Silver or Gold-Plated?

Which Name Necklace Material Is Best: Gold, Silver or Gold-Plated?

Solid gold, sterling silver or gold-plated: the right metal for your name necklace depends on how you'll actually wear it, not just how it looks in a photo.

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Coloured Gemstones Are Back

Coloured Gemstones Are Back

Coloured gemstones are having a proper moment, here's why jewellery lovers are reaching for emeralds, sapphires and rubies instead of the classic clear diamond.

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Best Ring Gift Ideas for Her: Thoughtful Styles for Girlfriends, Wives, Sisters, and Mothers

Best Ring Gift Ideas for Her: Thoughtful Styles for Girlfriends, Wives, Sisters, and Mothers

A ring is one of the most personal gifts you can give, here's how to match the style to her, whether she's your girlfriend, wife, sister or mum.

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22ct vs 18ct vs 14ct Gold Rings: Which One Should You Buy?

22ct vs 18ct vs 14ct Gold Rings: Which One Should You Buy?

The "ct" on a gold ring isn't just a stamp — it decides the colour, the price and whether the ring survives your actual life. Here's how 22ct, 18ct and 14ct really differ, and which one to choose.

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What Are Name Necklaces Called?

What Are Name Necklaces Called?

Name necklaces go by a dozen different names and at least as many designs. Here's what each term actually means, and how to choose the right one.

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15 Custom Name Chains With Stylish Fonts to Shop in 2026

15 Custom Name Chains With Stylish Fonts to Shop in 2026

From delicate diamond script to bold Kufic calligraphy, the right font turns a name chain from ordinary to genuinely yours. Here's what to know before you choose one, plus fifteen to shop now.

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This Is Where Charleen Murphy Bought Her Necklace

This Is Where Charleen Murphy Bought Her Necklace

Charleen Murphy's Love Island name necklace isn't an ITV freebie, it's a made-to-order Argent & Asher piece. Here's exactly what it is.  

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The Most Beautiful Gemstones Used in Fine Jewellery

The Most Beautiful Gemstones Used in Fine Jewellery

Discover the most beautiful gemstones used in fine jewellery, from classic diamonds, sapphires and rubies to richly coloured emeralds, opals, lapis lazuli, aquamarine and tourmaline. Explore what m...

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What Carat Gold Is Best for Earrings? 9ct, 14ct, 18ct & 24ct Compared

What Carat Gold Is Best for Earrings? 9ct, 14ct, 18ct & 24ct Compared

Choosing the carat for your gold earrings affects a lot more than you'd think, especially when it comes to durability, weight, and cost. Deciding between 9ct, 14ct, 18ct, and 24ct gold can be a bi...

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30 Birthday Gift Ideas for Your Wife, Friends, and Loved Ones

30 Birthday Gift Ideas for Your Wife, Friends, and Loved Ones

Picking the right birthday gift is rarely about the price tag — it's about finding something that matches where that person is in their life. This guide covers 30 thoughtful ideas for every milesto...

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A Comprehensive UK Guide to Gold Earrings, Prices, and Care

A Comprehensive UK Guide to Gold Earrings, Prices, and Care

Discover everything you need to know about gold earrings, including gold types, prices, styles, buying tips, and how to care for them so they last for years.

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