The Lae Jewellery Blog

How to Choose Wedding Jewellery
By Lucy
How to Choose Beautiful Wedding Jewellery Without Breaking the Budget
Your wedding jewellery will appear in almost every photo from the day. It will catch the light in your first dance shots. It will be visible in close-ups of your...
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Gold Filled vs Vermeil vs Gold Plated
By Lucy
Gold Filled vs Vermeil vs Gold Plated: Which Lasts Longest?
Gold filled lasts the longest. If you are choosing between gold filled, gold vermeil, and gold plated jewellery, gold filled will give you 10 to 30 years of wear without...
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Permanent vs Traditional Jewellery
By Lucy
Permanent Jewellery vs Traditional Jewellery: Which Is Right for You?
Permanent jewellery and traditional jewellery both have their place, but they serve different purposes. If you want a piece you never take off, that becomes part of you, and that...
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How to Create Your Own Jewellery
By Lucy
How to Create Your Own Jewellery: A Complete Guide
Design your own bracelet, earrings, ring, necklace, or anklet with over 30 gemstones and two metal choices. A complete guide to creating personalised jewellery that is truly yours.
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Rose Gold Jewellery
By Lucy
Rose Gold Jewellery: Why Gold Filled Outshines Gold Plated
Rose gold jewellery is one of the most popular finishes in 2026. But not all rose gold is created equal. Here is why 14ct rose gold filled outlasts and outshines...
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Wedding Jewellery
By Lucy
Wedding Jewellery Under £50: Beautiful Pieces That Last
Finding wedding jewellery that looks beautiful and lasts beyond the big day does not mean spending a fortune. Here are my favourite pieces for brides and bridesmaids, all under £50.
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What Is Permanent Jewellery
By Lucy
What Is Permanent Jewellery? Everything You Need to Know
Permanent jewellery is a chain bracelet, anklet, or necklace custom-fitted and welded shut with no clasp. Here is everything you need to know, from materials and pricing to what happens...
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Permanent Jewellery Hen Parties
By Lucy
Permanent Jewellery Parties: Hen Dos, Birthdays and Group Bookings
Book a permanent jewellery party for your hen do, birthday, or special occasion. I bring my kit to your venue across Shropshire and Powys. From £45 per person.
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Permanent Jewellery Events in Shropshire and Powys
By Lucy
Permanent Jewellery Events in Shropshire and Powys
Find permanent jewellery pop-up events across Shropshire and Powys. I bring my Zapp Plus 2 welder to towns including Shrewsbury, Telford, Oswestry, Welshpool, Ludlow, Newtown, and Newport.
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Jewellery Materials Guide
By Lucy
Jewellery Materials Guide: Sterling Silver, Gold Filled and More
A complete guide to jewellery metals and materials. Learn the difference between sterling silver, gold filled, gold plated, gold vermeil, and why material choice matters for longevity.
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Handcrafted vs Mass-Produced Jewellery
By Lucy
Handcrafted vs Mass-Produced Jewellery: The Real Difference
What makes handcrafted demi-fine jewellery different from high street alternatives? Materials, durability, personalisation and the facts that matter.
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Morganite Jewellery
By Lucy
Morganite Jewellery: The Gentle Pink Gemstone Guide
Morganite Jewellery: The Gentle Pink Gemstone Guide Morganite is one of the most beautiful gemstones I work with. Its soft peach-pink colour catches the light without being too bold, making...
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