Love is in the air - and with Valentine's Day creeping closer and closer, the panic of finding something nice and special for your loved one is settling in. But finding something shiny shouldn't have to break the bank in the slightlest, so we're here to help you find wondeful shiny things in Rose Gold! 

1. Blossom Jewellery - with romantic designs and nature inspired jewellery, you can never go wrong with Blossom. This ring is in our sale so grab it while you can! 

2. Thomas Sabo Watches - If you're looking to spoil that someone rotten then a Thomas Sabo watch is the right way to go, choose from different designs and finishes over on our website or even better - pop into our store to pick one!

3 + 5. Thomas Sabo Jewellery ranges from as little as £19 with their charms which will put a smile on anyone's face or you can pick one of their beautifully made jewellery piece. 

4. Kit Heath is one  of our biggest sellers, they make wonderful jewellery at inexpensive prices to be loved by everyone, there's so many different designs to pick from!

6. The Rose Gold Fei Liu Serenity collection is one of our favourites, they just seem to pick up the light in such a way! 

7. Chlobo offer girly pieces with an edge, perfect for Valentine's day. SO choose from one of their newest collections Love Revolution or go for something more 'iconic'.

8. Accesorise an Engelsrufer pendant for them, Engelsrufer pendants have a slight 'chime' when you shake it so you can call for the help of your guardian angels - not only a beautiful meaning but also stunning jewellery.

9. Grab a Love Bridge Bracelet and get it engraved with us for free! Pop one of your best kept memories or sayings on one of these, and surprise them for Valentine's day!

10. Chrysalis bangles are our most popular gift - they are very versatile and inexpensive, with so many different colours and meanings you are able to start collecting your personal stack!

Valentine's Day is quickly approaching, and so is the chance to pop the question! Of course it isn't as simple as it sounds so we're here to put some of your worries at rest with these tips to pull off the perfect 'stress-free' engagement proposal. 

1. Select a location special to you

Sharing your proposal location with another big milestone in your relationship is the best place to start, as this will not only create more memories but you will find yourself reminiscing about the start of your adventure together. Start remembering where you had your first kiss, date or said 'I love you' for the first time and you're there. Adding music is a bonus so if you have a song special - don't question it, just add it!

 2. Include friends and family

Including your friends and family in this special personal moment will blow her away, not to mention you can rely on them for a little help like keeping her a little busy on that special day or run errands while you prepare. Invite them all to congratulate you both after the private proposal, it's the best of both worlds as you get your private proposal and then you also get to celebrate big with all your family around you.

3.  Hire a photographer

 You'll want to relish the memories of this special day, and what a better way to do it than hiring a professional photographer to take pictures of you both. Or even better, record videos of you asking for permission from one of her parents or get someone to record you getting ready for this proposal, the more personal and unique, the better!

4. If the ring fits..

 There is a lot of pressure on you to pick the right ring, so the best advice we could give you is spy on her style, pick up little things she likes and doesn't like along the way. Ask a sibling or best friend to snoop in for you, or simply see which ring she tends to wear most, bring it a jewellery shop and ask for help, this is also the easiest way to size a ring without her being there. Any jewellery shop will be able to sit down with you and help you pick the right ring, it will take time so allow up to 2 months before the proposal and don't leave anything to chance!

5.  The right time

Doing it earlier in the day will give you more time to celebrate and enjoy your new engagement with the company of others, not to mention you will have daylight to take pictures! Instead of proposing at the end of the night, do it early so she has enough time to show off her ring for an entire day.

6. Speak from the heart 

You could plan the greatest proposal of all time, but it's the words that will make her tear up and remember this day forever. Start with writing a list of all the things you love about her, and don't forget to mention how happy she makes you, point out little things that she does and tell her when you knew she was the one. See all the things that you want to say and add in future plans with her. 

Don't read word for word but just have a clear idea of the right things to say, we don't want you to sound robotic! 

7. Everyone is different..

The beauty of proposals is that every single relationship is different from the next, so whether you are proposing at home, at a fancy restaurant, somewhere special or abroad - make it special and make it count. Have traditions that only apply to your relationship and make things as personal as you can, she will love you for it.

 Proposing is difficult, but it will all be worth it when you see the smile on both of your faces. Remember to keep your head above water and breathe - take your time and you'll have no problems pulling it off. 

Good Luck!

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 Our staff are very happy to help you in any way possible when it comes to your special day, so pop in to our shop and talk over details - we'll try to put your mind at ease!

Designing your own ring? Have a chat with our in-house designer Julia for more details. 

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A little something to wow them away and bring them spiritual blessings!

The stone Garnet is known to represent love, passion, inspirations, money and inner-healing- everything you would want to wish upon a loved one on their birthday. But we have to say the best thing about this stone is the colour, we cannot get enough of it. A deep red with purple undertones which will suit anyone, guaranteed. 

The name “garnet” comes from the Latin word “Garanatus,” meaning “seedlike,” in reference to a pomegranate, as the little seed inside resembles the actual stone. Garnets were highly popular in Europe, in 18th and 19th centuries - they were frequently being set into jewellery. In Spanish astrology, the garnet once represented the sun. In ancient times, garnet was known as ”Carbuncle,” which relates to the color and refers to a boil or blister. This name was also applied to other red stones, but to the garnet in particular.

Designers like Sally Ratcliffe use this particular stone across her jewellery, when matched with her handcrafted designs, we just can't stress how beautiful this mixture is. Going from our little lesson is how Spaniards loved Garnets, Jorge Revilla Jewellery from Spain showcases garnets in eye-catching ways with more modern and incredible designs. Or if you are looking for a cheaper option for you loved one, we can suggest the Chrysalis Birthstone Collection which offers stunning silver, gold and rose gold plated bangles with encrusted birthstones. Or perhaps Amore Argento Jewellery, with little sparkling garnet studs and matching necklaces, you'll never go wrong with Amore. 

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Winter is coming - or rather it's here and we are all dreaming of warmer beaches and brighter days. But the season of covering up brings around more chances to match up your jewellery with your favourite knitted jumpers and scarfs! We love layering up our Endless bracelets so we're going to show you a few tips and tricks to look your best during this bleak season.

 Wintery colours are kicking in so darker, warmer colours are in - the simplicity of these bracelets is mind-blowing, there's so many colours to choose from to pair with so many different outfits. Softer colours like Grey, Cream and Brown are ideal for winter coats and light jumpers, as the charms will brighten up your look. Darker colours are for the bold, easy to wear but pack the right amount of wow. 

Charms are a different matter, you are able to wear these however you like and whenever you like. Mixing and matching the colours or the finishes will create endless posibilities.

Which bracelet/charm combination would you go for? Let us know below! 

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Working in a jewellery store is exciting and entertaining, but your eyes do a lot of wandering!
So we wondered over a nice cup of tea exactly what we wanted for Christmas - and although it first started with comments like 'my two front teeth' or a million pounds, we soon got down to business and picked our top 3 jewellery picks. So stick with us as we run you through them, one a day!

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Starting with Alison's Christmas Wishlist, she has gone Fei Liu mad! She already owns the Pearl Rose Necklace and wanted a matching bracelet to wear with it, she just loved how classy Fei Liu makes pearls look. She picked the Emerald Drop for an Endless bracelet to add a bit of colour to her life and obviously the coveted Lucy Q Drip Necklace, we all love a bit of Lucy Q!


Stay tuned to see rest, we have many coming your way!
What's on your wishlist?

See you soon x

The AMA's were two days ago, however we are all still talking about the best dressed there - from Gigi Hadid in a flashy two-piece to Carrie Underwood and her shiny cape dress. So we have narrowed down our top 6 picks, and added jewellery to them! 

Here you'll find dupes for the jewellery the stars themselves wore, or jewellery that would have gone great with these amazing dresses.

First up, we have Selena Gomez in this Halterneck Red Sequin Dress by Givenchy, and although she did not wear jewellery, we think that our Uno De 50 'Dame Candela' ring would have complimented her fiery dress very well. Gigi Hadid went for a more 'open' two piece at this years AMA's, and we think she looks great! She paired her outfit with stacks of both midi rings and normal rings in Gold, so we picked up these easily stackable Chlobo Rings as they are so versatile and easy to wear!
Kendall Jenner wore black very well this year, we are completely in love with this 'bad-girl' persona, she paired her low-back dress with a top bun, choppy fringe and some curved silver drops. We think our Flash Jordan Silver Lucky Drops are very similar to the ones that she wore!

 We absolotely ADORE Nina Dobrev's style this year, we think she hit it spot on with this three-piece look, she paired her floral crop with a matching jacket and a white side-split maxi skirt with some long drop earrings and silver rings. Elegantly simple but effective. We think our Long Bar Drops would go with this outfit so well, along with the wonferful Lucy Q Water Elements Ring.

Carrie Underwood's dress has our Goldsmith Julia falling in love, she loved the way the whole outfit sparkles! Carrie wore some long plain silver hooks, so we paired up two choices - the Kit Heath Stardust Hooks and the Collete Waubdy Stem Drops, which do you think looks best? We couldn't decide! Zendeya wore pink like a boss at the AMA's this Sunday, pairing her embroided outfit with some hot pink heels, and although she's not wearing jewellery, we think that you can wear pink in a much more subtle way with these Pink Thomas Sabo Studs.

The wait is over - you can at last watch our Christmas video following the Free Radio 'Face of Rock Lobster' competition.And even better, you can shop all the jewellery that she used right here,
We are so pleased with the final result, the production team at Free Radio worked very hard and you can tell - the clothes look amazing, the jewellery is sparkling and the video is spectacular!

 

Gold Chlobo Collection | Nikki Lissoni Coin Bracelet | Thomas Sabo Charm Bracelet | 
Nikki Lissoni Gold Pendant | Surrounded By Hearts Coin | Nikki Lissoni Pyrite Necklace | Engelsrufer Wing |  
Engelsrufer Gold Pendant | Engelsrufer Chain | Thomas Sabo Hoops | 
Thomas Sabo Karma Beads | Thomas Sabo Watch
Another scene, a whole lot of new jewellery! With the video, we wanted to show how our jewellery can be used and styled in so many different ways, which is why we picked up the colours in this scene with bright turquoise colours and gold. Starting with the bling on Rhiannon's arms, we went with gold Chlobo bracelets, a turquoise Chlobo hamsa hand bracelet, a fun and quirky Thomas Sabo turquoise bracelet and a big chunky Nikki Lissoni coin bracelet - the tip behind this perfect bracelet stack is to start from the biggest and finish with the smallest. A Nikki Lissoni pendant and coin seemed appropiate for this shopping scene due to its very fashionable nature, and when paired with the Engelsrufer Turquoise necklace and gold pendant, you get an unbeatable duo. For earrings, we chose the Thomas Sabo Karma hoops and the Howlite karma beads to tie the whole outfit together, the best thing about this range is that you can mix and match with all the different karma beads depending on your moods or outfits! And we can't forget her watch, an iconic Rose Gold Thomas Sabo leather watch in white.



Drop CZ Earrings | Graceful Dance Necklace and Bracelet (exclusively instore)
This last scene will take your breath away, the dress is exquisite!
We did not want to go over the top with the jewellery here as the dress alone looks gorgeous but we did want that extra look of sophistication, so we paired some circle CZ drop earrings with a matching shiny necklace and bracelet - a very feminine and delicate look to go for the happy ending in this video!

Watch the video here
and enter the Free Radio competition by answering questions over here, you could win £250 to spend with us!

Lots of love, Rock Lobster.