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What was jewellery like in the 1960s ?
1960s jewellery trends include Mod or pop art colours: black and white, yellow and green, and pink and red to name just a few. Big dangling earrings in geometric shapes, stacks of thick or skinny bangles, colourful flower bracelets and necklaces, and plastic character pins were all new for the space age youth.

What is the history of football in the world?
Records trace the history of soccer back more than 2,000 years ago to ancient China. Greece, Rome, and parts of Central America also claim to have started the sport; but it was England that transitioned soccer, or what the British and many other people around the world call “football,” into the game we know today.

Aquamarine Pendant in 9ct White Gold date circa 1980 PRICE: £498
Main Stone Faceted Cut Aquamarine: 1.23ct approximately
Secondary Stone Brilliant Cut Aquamarines: 0.70ct approximately
Length of the Pendant: 1.1x8mm
Length of the Chain: 16&18inch
Stock No: Lilly's Attic 32

Pearl Diamond Pendant in 18ct White Gold, date circa 1980 PRICE: £575 SOLD
Akoya Pearl: 6.2mm, Brilliant Cut Diamonds: 0.12ct approximately
Length of the chain: 16inch
Length of the Pendant: 0.51inch, weight: 0.8gm
Stock No: Lilly's Attic 30

When did people start wearing brooches?
The adornment's origins can be linked back to the Bronze Age (2000-500 BC) with the adoption of metal as a common resource. Early societies such as the Greeks, Romans, and Celts found ways to secure and clasp their clothing together, introducing early forms of the decorative brooch.

When was the first charm bracelet made?
The first charm bracelets were worn by Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, and Hittites and began appearing from 600 – 400 BC. For example, Queen Victoria wore charm bracelets that started a fashion among the European noble classes.

How did sapphire gets its name?
Sapphires were said to be named after the Greek word of “Sapphirus” which means blue. The bold, vibrant blue hue of the sapphire. Because of the blue appearance of the sky, many ancient greeks believed that the sky was a reflection of the giant sapphire in which the world was placed upon.

Who designed the Cartier Trinity ring ?
The famous Cartier 'three-ring' made its first appearance almost 100 years ago, in 1924, during the Art Deco craze. It was designed by Jean Cocteau, the French writer, painter, filmmaker and poet, who was a great friend of Louis Cartier.

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