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Have you seen this....

Have you seen our first ever mini catalogue? 12 gorgeous pages packed with covetable beauties, stylish silver pieces, a selection of delicious gemstones, gift ideas and our very very special exclusive red carpet collection.

Have a flick through, print it out, email it to a friend, share it on facebook and introduce your friends to some proper hand made, unique and original REAL jewellery from zigzag.

Shhh an extra treat for you!

With grey skys and incessant drizzle this time of year can be a little bit gloomy....but we have spotted crocuses coming up and are feeling more than a bit of spring in our step. So, if you haven't quite cheered up after what feel like AGES of freezing weather and dark mornings here's an extra treat to brighten up you day:

While Stocks last pick up a pretty pair of Freshwater Pearl Sterling Silver Studs free with ANY purchase over £55 instore or online (just mention where you found the offer in your order notes)

but its just while stocks last so pop anything you fancy in your shopping basket now and make sure bag an extra treat for you.

Amethyst-February's Birthstone

Amethyst is the highest valued gemstone of the quartz family.

The name comes from Greek ‘amethystos’ or not intoxicated. According to Greek myth Bacchus, god of wine poured wine over clear crystal, giving it its purple colour. This connection led to the belief that drinking wine from an amethyst cup would prevent drunkenness. We can't vouch for this but I can promise Amethyst is always one of our most popular stones, it suits just about everyone, here are some of our favourite pieces:

Have a look at the selection of Amethysts available online. The rich, deep violet colour has made amethyst a stone for royalty over thousands of years. Fine amethysts are in the British Crown Jewels.

Did you Know?

St. Valentine wore an amethyst signet ring engraved with the figure of cupid.

Valentine’s Day is still observed in February and aptly amethyst is the birthstone. Amethyst symbolises sincerity and is reported to soothe and calm, absorbing negativity.

Amethyst is also the stone for the zodiac sign, Pisces, for birthdays from 19^th February until March 20^th.

Valentines Day!

Its that time of year again! Love it or hate it, there is something to be said for letting someone know you care, so give a little love with some beautiful, handmade jewellery. Here are our suggestions:

just a taster of some Valentines specials available in store or online today. Have a little look at the website for more.

Also this year we a proud to announce that if you book a Valentines table at the very highly reccomended Blue Bell in Farnham there will be a goody bag from us worth at least £35 to make your evening even more special, as well as one lucky table winning one of our limited edition valentines bracelets.

...but you'll have to be quick as I know the tables are booking up quickly.

Persepone's Stone

Some of Our Beautiful Garnet Pieces

Prices from Left: Solitaire Pendant £29, Garnet Slice (one off) £75, Ophelia £35, Astra Garnet and Carnelian £25

Garnet- Birthstone for January

Garnet is the birthstone for the month of January and the Capricorn zodiac sign (December 22 to January 21). It is also the traditional wedding anniversary stone given to celebrate two years of marriage.

Garnets have been used as gemstones throughout history. It was said that Noah used a lantern of garnet to guide his ark in the night so brighten up dull January with this rich stone.

With a hardness of 7 on the Mohs' scale thay are very durable for use in jewellery. Garnets come from India, Central and South America, Sri Lanka, Russian and African countries.The name ‘garnet’ comes from the Latin ‘granatus’. When garnet was first found as grains in rock, it was likened to the rich, red seeds of the pomegranate. A Greek myth tells the story of Persephone, the goddess of sunshine, who was abducted by Hades, god of the underworld. Persephone was eventually released by Hades, when he offered her some pomegranate seeds, which made sure she would return to him. It is from this legend that garnet is the protective gemstone for travellers.

A gift of the stone symbolises the desire for a loved one’s safe journey and speedy return home. Garnets were widely used in jewellery in Egyptian, Greek and Roman times.

For a stylish elegant gift we recommend the Solitaire pendant above, simple chic and only £29