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Argenesi from Blog by Sally Thornton of Thorntons Jeweller Kettering on Argenesi Silver

The genesis of silver

This month I am turning my attention to an Italian glass manufacturer Argenesi, which means “genesis of silver”.  Always innovative and creating stunning new collections each season, it’s hard to know what to leave out!  ...

Sally Thorntons jewellery blog on historical rings at Thornton Jeweller Kettering Northampton

The History of Rings Part 2

Last month I talked about a wonderful old picture showing historical rings and how you could see their influence on contemporary designs.  I said that I would revisit it but this time I am going to take a slightly different approach....

Jan 2022 blog on Historical rings by Sally Thornton from Thorntons Jewellers Kettering Northampton

The History of Rings

Some years ago I stumbled across a dusty framed picture in the back of our store room.  It was a picture of a collection of historical rings but back then I didn’t have the time to take a closer look.  I admit that it must have become buried amongst other old items but a...

aat blog December2021 on Sally Thorntons Jewellery Blog from AA Thornton jeweller Kettering Northampton

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

♫  It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas ♫   Whether you like Bing Crosby’s or Michael Buble’s or even Perry Como's or Johnny Mathis' version of this song, it always reminds me that Christmas has arrived!  This year, take heart from lots of inspirational jewellery and gift ideas to celebrate this magical...

a little bit of sparkle from Sally Thorntons blog at AA Thornton Jeweller Kettering Northampton

A little bit of sparkle

Welcome to November.  What I particularly love this month is Guy Fawkes Night with the crackling bonfires and all the fireworks that light up the night sky.   On many occasions when driving home I have pulled over and stopped to enjoy a display viewed from the warmth of my car.  With all these explosions...

Sally Thorntons blog on earrings from Thornton Jeweller Kettering Northampton

Under the spell of …….earrings!

A few weeks back one of our lovely customers asked if I could write about earrings.   Personally I enjoy wearing earrings and they are definitely my go to wardrobe staple.  If you are like me you may have collected quite a few pairs over the years so when I forget to wear them it’s...

Design works aat blog meta from Sally Thorntons Jewellery Blog on design from AA Thornton Kettering Northampton

Design Works

I love the involvement and detail of design and it is particularly rewarding when we can show off some of our own recent work.  The stories behind these pieces can be particularly emotive and it is inspiring to work with a customer to create a new treasured possession....

Vintage inspiration – rings

By far the most popular pieces of jewellery in our pre loved collection has to be rings.  There is something rather special when you gaze into our cabinets and spot a sparkling gem ring that simply calls out to you saying “I need a new home and oh I would look so good on...

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