Clutch and Clasp

In conjunction with our Clutch and Clasp models, where you can see our customers wearing our collection:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/clutchandclasp/

We are running a competition where the most viewed picture, of one of our models, will win a £100 gift voucher, to be drawn 15th December 2007, in time for Christmas. So please email any images of you wearing any of our collection, whether at home, at work, on holiday, on a night out….whatever you like.

Amazonite Teardrop at the Edinburgh Festival.

Today sees the launch of Clutch and Clasp models where we are inviting our customers to email us pictures of themselves wearing our jewellery/handbags!! Please visit our flickr address- http://www.flickr.com/photos/clutchandclasp

These images are a great way to see what our collection looks like when worn!!

Internet shopping is steadily growing in popularity, especially within the fashion and accessory markets. There are guidelines which should be followed to ensure a safe shopping environment.

1. Shop on secure websites. When inputting bank details, look for  the address beginnning with https: or a padlock on the bottom of the screen. (www.clutchandclasp.co.uk use PROTX-https: to handle every customer’s bank details. Protx is a recognised secure service payment provider.)

2. Make sure that you have read and understood the website’s terms and conditions.

3. After placing an order you should receive confirmation by email from the website concerned.

4. Print off a copy of the order confirmation and keep it as a proof of purchase.

5. Always contact the website with any queries.

Each year of an anniversary is represented by a different gemstone;

1.Gold

2.Garnet

3. Pearls

4.Blue Topaz

5.Sapphire

6.Amethyst

7.Onyx

8.Tourmaline

9. Lapis Lazuli

10. Diamond

11. Turquoise

12. Jade

13. Citrine

14. Opal

15. Ruby

16. Peridot…………

20. Emerald

25. Silver Jubilee

30. Pearl Jubliee

40. Ruby

50. Golden Jubilee

60. Diamond Jubilee

A Jade Charm Bracelet- www.clutchandclasp.co.uk

The last day of posting Valentine’s gifts will be Tuesday 13th February before 3pm. Please do not hesistate to ask for guidance on buying a Valentine’s gift. Email us or phone with any query.

Red and Pink Agate Hearts Lariat.

• 1. Garnet- January
• 2. Amethyst- February
• 3. Aquamarine- March
• 4. Diamond- April
• 5. Emerald- May
• 6. Pearl- June
• 7. Ruby-July
• 8. Peridot-August
• 9. Sapphire-September
• 10. Opal-October
• 11. Topaz- November
• 12. Turquoise- December

Opal and Turquoise Bracelet.

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Natural turquoise can have brown, black or grey veining running visibly through the stone. This veining is due to inclusions or oxide staining. Turquoise is a soft opaque stone whose blue colour is due to the presence of copper.

Natural Howlite is actually naturally a white colour. Howlite is porous which can therefore allow for treatment to achieve various colours. Perhaps the most common colour it is dyed to achieve is the colour Turquoise.

Therefore both Turquoise and Howlite are both natural stones but are not naturally the same colour.

Turquoise, Opal and Swarvoski Crystal necklace.

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Turquoise coloured Howlite and Blue Swarvoski Crystal Earrings.

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