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Kikkerland travel jewellery box

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on March 11, 2026March 6, 2026

[Note: I have had readers telling me I am misspelling jewelry. I use British English,…

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A day

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on February 11, 2026February 8, 2026

The cold and gloom is here to stay, it seems. This is about as light…

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Great jewellery trick

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on January 26, 2026January 16, 2026

I saw this reel quite by chance recently. Wouldn’t you know it, I needed that…

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Antique fob chains used as necklaces and bracelets

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on December 21, 2025December 21, 2025

My granddad used a fob chain to attach his pocket watch to his clothing. His…

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Engagement rings

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on October 29, 2025October 19, 2025

Someone asked me the other day if I had any tips on choosing an engagement…

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Tips for starting a jewellery collection

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on October 10, 2025September 30, 2025

For genuine gold and natural or lab diamonds, avoid mall chain stores. Their products are…

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Why does no one wear brooches anymore?

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on October 5, 2025September 29, 2025

I love the idea of brooches. I love looking at brooches – they are often…

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The difference between African and Asian elephants

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on August 30, 2025August 14, 2025

I have a silver elephant pendant, which I love because it depicts an African elephant,…

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Layering jewelry and mixing metals

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on August 28, 2025August 13, 2025

An acquaintance of mine works in the pre-loved jewellery business and has a wonderful selection…

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Travel pill holder

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on July 27, 2025July 26, 2025

I keep my daily tablets in the middle pill box, which lasts a month. This…

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