THE VOTING HAS NOW CLOSED - THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT : )

RAW Copenhagen didn't make it to the final this year. Nonetheless, I truly want to thank you for all your support, it means the world. There are so many talented jewellers so I just want to wish the finalists the very best of luck, and am so pleased to see how diverse we all are, which is a true reflection of how diverse we are all as people, as jewellery is such a great way to express your personality, style and values.

RAW Copenhagen has very kindly been nominated as best Jeweller Store in Kent again in 2021, thank you so much for the nominations, however, to make it to the finals I need your support, this blog post is about my gratitude for being nominated and what you can do to help me reach the final, thank you so much for all your support xxx

Which pearls are best? Your quick guide to buying pearl jewellery 

When looking to treat yourself to a piece of pearl jewellery, traditionally five criteria determine the quality of the pearls, which in accordance with the most established pearl grading system are graded between A and AAA, AAA being the best quality. These five criteria are: 

1. Shape, perfectly round pearls are still the most expensive, though many more beautiful shapes are formed 
2. Lustre, the surface/nacre of the pearl, the more metallic and mirror like the surface is the better-quality pearl
3. Colour, the evenness in colour of the pearl surface
4. Size is a highly determining factor for price, the larger the pearl generally the more expensive
5. Thickness of nacre, the metallic lustre covering the pearl. The thicker the greater the quality of the pearl

However, when buying pearls, go for the shape and colour you love and then for the best quality and the jewellery design that speaks to you and feels most like you and reflect your personality.