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Hallmarking gold jewellery in Europe dates back to King Louis IX of France and Edward I of England in the 1200s. As craft guilds developed in the Middle Ages in Europe,...

Well, of course, anytime is a good time! Seriously, though, Fonya can be worn as a piece of jewellery in its own right. The pendant has a beautiful design. Wearing...

The Golden Formula for calculating the amount of Gold contained in precious metals in an easy to remember format. Easily compare Gold metals and choose which one is right for you gaining understanding of gold wear.

The name bracelet derives from the Greek brachile meaning ‘of the arm’. Bracelets have many uses – including jewellery ornamentation,  protection (spiritual e.g. evil eye or physical e.g. arm guard...

I have already blogged about diamonds ( https://fonya.com.au/blogs/blog/diamonds-are-a-girl-s-and-boy-s-best-friend) but there is still so much to say! The name diamond is derived from the Greek adamas, meaning “indomitable” or “unbreakable” and...

The engagement ring is generally the most significant and sentimental piece of jewellery owned by a married woman. The first use of engagement rings dates back to Greek and Roman...

The modern birthstone for March is aquamarine. Famous for its pure and even blue  colour, and sparkling clarity, the aquamarine has been a valued gem in many cultures throughout history. It...

Did you know that natural pearls are produced by oysters and mussels (known as molluscs) in response to injury or attack? When an irritant, such as a piece of shell...