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With the festive season well and truly here we find our social lives getting busier with Christmas parties, family gatherings and the annual works do so a staple jewellery item is a must have for any festive outfit this party season.
Serge Denimes have a huge range of stunning jewellery pieces which are suitable for all ages and tastes. From necklaces to rings there is something for everyone.
Serge Denimes kindly sent over their Silver Double Link Chain and since its arrival it has become one of my favourite jewellery items to wear as it’s so versatile and looks very stylish dressed up- and dressed down!
Whether it’s worn around your neck on its own as a simple yet elegant chain to accessorise your day to day clothing or worn with a pendant this necklace will take any festive outfit to the next level with its simplicity and unusual double linked style.
The necklace is made from 925 sterling silver and it is hallmarked by the Goldsmiths’ Company Array Office which is what you want to see when buying a piece of 925 silver jewellery.
Now you may think a double linked sterling silver chain would be bulky and heavy but that couldn’t be further from the truth. The Silver Double Link Chain is just 4mm thick and comes in 2 lengths (42-47cm and 50-53cm).
The chain arrived in a 100% Cotton pouch which is fully recyclable and it came with a silver cleaning cloth to keep your chain glistening and looking it’s best.
This Christmas treat the one you love to a Serge Denimes piece.
I am not the easiest person to buy presents for – I am told that every single birthday and Christmas, and with a milestone birthday coming up in a matter of weeks my family have started asking me what special gift I would like to celebrate the occasion. One thing that I have considered is a nice watch, but being an outdoorsy sort of person, I don’t want to spend a lot of money on a watch that will invariably get bashed and scratched when I get too close to a rock face, fall off my bike or slip on wet ground. I also don’t want a watch that is likely to stop working after getting wet too many times. Nowadays fewer people wear watches as it is easy to glance at our phones to check the time, but there is no denying the elegance and refinement that a proper watch brings. And, when you are half way up a rockface or standing on a paddleboard, believe me, looking at a watch is a whole lot easier than taking a phone out of your pocket – and you don’t run the risk of it slipping out of your hand either.
So when Elliot Brown, a UK-based watch brand that makes the most wearable, affordable, toughest watches on the planet, asked me if I would like a loan of one of their Bloxworth Hali watches I jumped at the chance. Elliott Brown test all their watches meticulously so that they will withstand the toughest of situations. Me knocking it on a rockface, or falling in Lake Windermere is a drop in the ocean compared to being smashed with a 3kg mallet or being submerged for an entire winter in Poole harbour – just some of the rigorous tests the watches are put through. Oh, they also strap watches to the bows of racing yachts and send them off round the world for 40,000miles and 12 months at sea – the watch survived and was still keeping perfect time. How impressive – these watches really are built to last!
The watch is presented in a lovely solid grey box, with the instruction and warranty details in a neat little pocket in the lid of the box. There is also a mini screwdriver type tool to enable you to remove the strap should you wish to change it for one of the rubber straps that are also available for this model. This fantastic presentation helps to make this a really special present.
The quality of the watch was obvious from the second I took it out of the box. It has a solid feel but isn’t cumbersome to wear. I also really liked how the size of the watch face was slightly larger than a standard, small ladies watch. I have never been keen on tiny dials as I find them hard to read, and I think bigger ones look a bit more rugged too.
As the Bloxworth Hali isn’t a smart watch it doesn’t have the features that other outdoor watches might have but you can wear it all weekend without worrying about charging and be confident that it won’t get damaged whilst out and about, as it is super tough and incredibly durable.
With a recommended retail price of £595 this is not a cheap watch but, reading the specifications of the watch you can see just what you get for your money. At the heart of the watch is a Swiss Made Ronda 705 quartz movement which is encased in a finely brushed stainless steel case with high polished elements. The high contrast, easy to read face is protected by a domed anti reflective sapphire crystal. The high contrast face glows in the dark, making it easy to read when you are off on night time adventures.
The brushed link bracelet strap, has a concealed double folding deployant buckle on bespoke stainless steel, meaning I can wear it on top of my drysuit without altering the bracelet. Marine grade 316 stainless steel is used for the case, bezel and strap bars which means it won’t rust, even in saltwater (and after 12 months at sea we are confident that it has been thoroughly tested).
The other features to mention are
Dual layer piano sandwich dial with polished minutes track
Signature basket weave textures on compressor case back
Domed crown at 4 o’clock with triple seals
100% tested at 200m in water
Unbreakable easy change strap bars
5-year warranty
This watch looks just as good when I’m out adventuring as it does with heels and a cocktail dress and is the perfect gift for any outdoor enthusiast. It’s not the cheapest watch on the market but you are investing in a serious, timepiece that will stand the test of time and I know it will still be ticking and keeping perfect time long after the smart watch has counted it’s last step!
Disclaimer – We received this item for the purpose of this review/feature but all thoughts and opinions are our own.
Christmas is the time to spend time with loved ones and indulge in the festivities together, now with Christmas approaching at an alarmingly fast rate now is the time to spoil the wonderful woman in your life with something unique and different, but also super meaningful.
JoyAmo’s Cut Out Family Tree Names Necklace is the perfect gift to show her that she means to world to you. This stunning necklace is the perfect choice to your loved one and the lucky recipient will cherish it.
The family tree necklace we received came in 925 Sterling Silver on a 46cm chain with 3 names engraved onto it, the necklace has space for up to 5 names which are placed perfectly around the tree really bringing meaning to ‘Family Tree’.
The JoyAmo Cut Out Family Tree name necklace is a real favourite of mine as it grows as your family does and will become a really centrepiece for your family to adore.
JoyAmo delivers superb-quality products, with a twist of coolness and fashion-trend. Of course, JoyAmo also offers vintage motifs and patterns but reinvented to fit the personality of today’s women. From necklaces to rings and even bracelets, there is a jewellery gift for all tastes and occasions.
JoyAmo’s inspiration when designing new jewels are mothers, lovers, best friends, and families.
You can add your personal touch and story to any item, by choosing the number of charms and the special love message you want to engrave (name, date, or phrase).
Available in 3 stunning colours (Silver, Gold and Rose Gold) it can be personalised with up to 5 names as your family grows. (1st name included in the necklace price, additional names are chargable)
Disclaimer – We received this item for the purpose of this review/feature but all words and opinions are our own.
JoyAmo design and manufacture personalised jewellery for Mums, Dads, Grandparents, Teachers, Teens, and Graduates. In fact they have jewellery to suit all tastes and occasions.
Mum necklaces with children’s names are the perfect gift for Mother’s Day.
The Mum And Baby Necklace or the Elegant Three Discs With Birthstone Charms Necklace are great personalised name necklace options to celebrate the blessing of giving birth.
The sparkling Two Hearts Name Necklace or the striking Classic Side Heart Box Name Necklace With Birthstone are excellent presents for a birthday, a communion, a sweet sixteen, or a quinceanera.
I was thrilled when the stunning Flower Classic Box Name Necklace landed on my doormat.
Our name represents who we are and, in line with the concept, JoyAmo created an amazing and top-of-the-line collection of custom name necklaces, chains and pendants to gift to the persons you love the most.
The necklace was packaged beautifully and really took my breath away upon opening.
I opted for a 925 sterling silver necklace (also available in Gold and Rose Gold) as I prefer silver to gold and the silver looked beautiful with the small peridot birthstone flower decoration.
Since its arrival I have worn it daily and received many compliments about my necklace.
Customising the necklace was really easy as tue JoyAmo website is extremely user friendly as you can see from the pictures below.
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