Damian J. MilesMay 67 min"Wanted. Gold & Silver" Leaflets and Knockers.Yesterday a familiar leaflet was posted through my door: "Wanted. Gold & Silver" "Top London Cash Prices Paid". I can only assume these...
Damian J. MilesMar 114 minRing sizes: Scales and Systems.Ring sizing systems throughout the world vary. It would be great if everyone used the same system, it would certainly make things easier...
Damian J. MilesMar 28, 20203 minI'm still here.When Covid-19 started to break, I instantly had the film Contagion playing over and over in my head, desperately hoping I was going to be...
Damian J. MilesJan 25, 20204 minThe Demise of Another British Brand.Links of London. A brand that has been familiar with many in the UK and abroad for almost 30 years. One of the great British Brands of...
Damian J. MilesOct 4, 20193 minThe "B" WordTwo subjects I always try to avoid in conversation are Religion and Politics. The reason is quite simple, for many, there aren't grey...
Damian J. MilesAug 24, 20193 minMarketplaces and Me.This one is an important one, so please like/comment and share as much as you can. Many of you will know that I sell on various...
Damian J. MilesAug 3, 20195 minPrecious Metals, Not all Golds are the same."Can't you just melt it down and....." "Is white gold an Isotope?" "What's the difference between Red and Rose gold?" These are questions...
Damian J. MilesMay 12, 20195 minSustainability and Traceability.Sustainability and Traceability are some of the "new" buzzwords in the jewellery industry. There are many who shout about these...
Damian J. MilesAug 12, 20183 minBIG changes.I've recently made a very important decision about my business. I make important decisions everyday, but this one is BIG! I am no longer...
Damian J. MilesAug 1, 20182 minI love it, but I can't afford it."I love it, but I can't afford it" is something I often hear, especially in the run up to Christmas (yes, I know it's August). I know...
Damian J. MilesNov 6, 20174 minPearls for TearsHow many times have I heard this, "Pearls for Tears". Do I believe it? Yes, but not for the reason that the old wives tales state. I've...
Damian J. MilesJun 23, 20172 minInspiring people: Daniel Holmes-AdamsOne of the great things about my “job”, is that I get to meet some fantastic, interesting and talented people. The first of these people...
Damian J. MilesMar 12, 20171 minNot just another jewellery blogIt would be very easy to churn out lots of blog posts about subjects which are essentially “buy from me” and “use me for this”, but I...
Damian J. MilesFeb 19, 20174 minSignet Rings: Making your mark.Okay, so you've decided on a Signet Ring (my range can be found here), but what about making it yours? What about making it personal and...
Damian J. MilesFeb 13, 20173 minSmoothing out the bumps.Last year I wrote a post about taking on a part time job, but I didn't share the details. I wanted to see how it worked out, if I liked...
Damian J. MilesJun 6, 20165 minThe Road is LongIt’s 31st of May, 8.30 am in Amsterdam and I’m stood in the street like a lemon, an hour early for an interview. As I’m waiting there I...
Damian J. MilesMar 15, 20164 minWhat makes a gemstone rare?What makes something rare? Does this mean it’s valuable? Rarity and value are often, but not always, linked. Desirability plays an...
