What is Demi-Fine Jewellery?

Demi-fine jewellery has emerged with vigour into fashion parlance but have you wondered what it actually means? Far from a fleeting trend, it’s become the go-to for stylish women looking to elevate their look with everyday precious pieces..

Statement Earrings

A pair of statement earrings continues to be a must-have jewellery piece to accessorise and maximise even the simplest outfits. Promoting personality, bestowing colour or adding a dose of glamour – whatever your reason to indulge in this audacious trend, bold and beautiful earrings will always be a focal point of every modern woman’s jewellery box..

Destination: The Maldives

Shot on location in the stunning Maldives, we kickstarted the new season with the launch of a new collection shaped by refined simplicity and distinctive silhouettes. Light-filled and energised, the series is a mix of luxe pieces showcasing bold and dynamic cuff bracelets at contrast with dainty coin necklaces. Perfect for elevating your tropical holiday style, we thought of no better place than the Maldives to celebrate the launch..

The Ring: We’ve Got History

The ancients believed that the third finger, left hand, had a special vein, vena amoris, the vein of "love" running from this finger directly to the heart. While having no basis in scientific anatomy, the romantic custom still stands..

How To Style: Layered Necklaces

While stacking rings and stacked earring looks are all the craze, layered necklaces are a cool and creative way to have fun with your jewellery whatever the occasion. Read on for our top styling tips..

The Art of Gifting: The Little White Box

Giving is one of the most heart-warming gestures one person can make to another. This season go the extra mile to give a perfect jewellery gift and ensure that your thoughtfulness leaves a lasting impression. Florence Banega can show you how to get it right..

The Rise Of The Huggie

Working in the jewellery business it should come as no surprise that a lot of time in the Florence Banega office is spent chatting all things, well… jewellery. More specifically, finding ways we can wear as much of it as possible without resembling a walking glitter ball..

Evil Eye Jewellery: A Gift With Meaning

It is said that ‘the eye is the window to the soul’ as it often reveals our true emotions to the outside world. But there is one ‘look’ that is shrouded in mystery and folklore: The Evil Eye.

Take your mind back to a trip to Greece or Turkey where you will have surely encountered an abundance of glass beads, amulets and ceramics decorated with the Evil Eye charm..

Wax Set Casting

At Florence Banega we hand-make our pavé jewellery using a truly modern casting technique. It is a technique that ensures the hardwearing reliability of each piece whilst achieving a lightness that layers and brings our jewellery to life..

Life Is Your Canvas: Colours

What's more frustrating than picking out the perfect outfit? Trying to pick out the perfect jewellery to go along with it.

It's great to have choices, but too many can turn dressing into something dreadful. If this sounds familiar, don't think for a second you're alone!

In fact, we spend an average of 90 minutes a week in our wardrobes choosing what to wear.

Jewellery is the staple of the ensemble, so why not make informed decisions when you accessorise? Here's how to coordinate jewellery to the fullest..

Paint Me Like One of Your French Pearls, Jack.

Considered a miracle of the sea, the pearl is the oldest gemstone in the world. Natural seawater pearls are formed within the tissue lining of oysters and can take seven to eight years to reach their full-size. Found in less than 1 in 10,000 wild oysters this spherical gemstone is highly-regarded for its beauty and uniqueness..

The Midas Touch: A Guide To Gold

Whilst we are as likely to develop the ability to turn everything we touch into gold as we are to find gold at the end of the rainbow, the many myths and legends surrounding the allure of gold throughout history do at least demonstrate one united truth – a collective fascination with this gloriously gilded metal..