Damian J. MilesMar 283 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 254 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 th...
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 are...
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 marketpla...
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 credentia...
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 thi...
Damian J. MilesMar 31, 20184 minFREE STUFF!Hopefully that caught your attention. This is about a giveaway, but first I want to explain why. Advertising costs money, lots of money a...
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 o...
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 hop...
Damian J. MilesFeb 19, 20174 minSignet Rings: Making your mark.Okay, you've decided on a signet ring. You want to make it your own, something personal, something different. Time to think about engrav...
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 t...
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 h...
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 import...
Damian J MilesJan 2, 20162 minPlans for the New YearHappy New Year! New Year's Resolutions and how to eat an Elephant. I always reserve a little time in January for thinking about the year ...
Damian J MilesDec 9, 20152 minChristmas is coming! And so are the un-wanted gifts!The sights. The sounds. Great food and un-wanted presents! It happens, you get given a gift that falls a little short of the new Aston Ma...
Damian J. MilesNov 8, 20151 minChristmas FairsI’ve been scratching my head a lot about fairs and evens this year. I attended Okehampton Show in August this year, but that’s about it. ...
Damian J. MilesNov 4, 20153 minInsurance Renewal Time (Groan)This is the time of year when I have to go through the buildings and contents insurance. Not my favourite job. I do get tempted to do wha...
