Daena

Hi! I'm Daena and I am the PR, Social & Digital Marketing Manager, and part-time blogger here at jewellerybox. As a shopping enthusiast, I have a lot of experience in purchasing jewellery for myself, and know exactly what to look out for to make sure I am purchasing quality items that I know will suit me - I'll be sure to share these tips with jewellerybox blog readers. I adore writing for the blog, and hope that I can give you guys some tips and tricks to up your style in all aspects of life!

Articles from Daena

jewellery theft hotspots

Written by Daena
16.06.2021, 17:33

Where in the UK suffers the most from jewellery thefts? Unfortunately, jewellery is one of the most commonly targeted items by thieves and it’s not just high-profile heists like the Hatton Garden burglary either, with thousands of everyday people having pieces stolen each year too. It’s easy to see why jewellery is so popular with thieves, usually yielding a high resale value, especially as fewer …


how to clean gold plated jewellery

Written by Daena
28.05.2021, 13:28

Gold plated jewellery is a great affordable alternative to solid gold, however it is important to look after it properly to keep it looking its best for as long as possible. Here are our tips on preventing tarnishing and cleaning your gold plated jewellery: tips for looking after your gold plated jewellery The best way to look after your gold plated jewellery is to take …


musical monikers – the bands and musicians we’re naming our kids after

Written by Daena
27.05.2021, 13:13

Nowadays we can personalise almost every facet of our lives, from bespoke jewellery to made-to-measure furniture, putting our own personal twist on things allows us to express our individuality. This made us think about the most personal things that we could add an extra level of individuality to, and the obvious answer was our names. Often we’ll choose names that our relatives or close friends …


Engagement Capitals

Written by Daena
20.04.2021, 17:01

“Will you marry me?” Those four little words have brought joy and happiness to thousands, and changed peoples lives forever. From low key private proposals to giant gestures at massive public events, every engagement is a special moment. Every proposal has to happen somewhere, but where in the UK are the most people getting engaged? Using Google search data for engagement related terms such as …


how to take your fingerprint for fingerprint jewellery

Written by Daena
08.01.2021, 12:50

Our range of bespoke fingerprint pieces are as unique and personal as jewellery gets. We can capture the unique shapes and swirls of a loved one’s true fingerprint in jewellery that can be treasured. This guide will take you through how to obtain the best quality and most accurate prints for us to use for your chosen bespoke piece. What you’ll need: Sticky tape A …


piercing parts

Written by Daena
18.09.2020, 11:36

what are the world’s favourite piercings? Body piercing has been around for centuries but has exploded in popularity over the last few decades. But it’s not just ears that we love to get pierced these days, with no body parts off-limits when it comes to body modification. So which are the world’s favourite piercings? And which are growing in popularity? To find out, we’ve analysed: …


Why has my silver jewellery turned black?

Written by Daena
30.06.2020, 16:46

No, it doesn’t mean that your jewellery is faulty, or that it is not real silver. If your jewellery has changed colour and has become black, it has oxidised. Oxidisation, also known as tarnishing, is a natural process for your jewellery to go through and is a product of chemical reaction that is caused by the other metals that are mixed with the silver, reacting …


introducing: the bespoke collection

Written by Daena
29.10.2019, 16:38

We’ve got news! Possibly our most exciting collection has arrived and is available to shop now. Our Bespoke Collection currently features four pieces; a personalised name necklace, a constellation necklace, a personalised open heart necklace and lastly a personalised cutout infinity heart necklace, all designed in house with you and your requests in mind. Each piece is made to order, cut from sterling silver. What’s …


glossary: stud earring fastenings

Written by Daena
16.09.2019, 11:00

There are three main types of fastenings when it comes to stud earrings, with the most traditional being the butterfly back. However, andralok earrings and screw back fastenings have their advantages too. | Andralok | Butterfly Back | Screw Back | Andralok The andralok style is a modern earring fastening, with andralok studs becoming increasingly popular. They remove the need to worry about fiddly butterfly …


medical ID jewellery: things to consider

Written by Daena
19.08.2019, 11:00

Medical ID’s such as bracelets and necklaces are are often worn by people with allergies, diabetes, and other medical conditions, as recommended by doctors and other healthcare professionals. You can spot a medical ID on someone as it will generally have the above symbol on it (the staff of Asclepius). choosing a medical ID A medical ID is probably the most important piece of jewellery …