Mercantile Blog
Industry insights, style advice and more.
-
June 08 2021 – Mercantile London
June Birthstone // The Pearl
With an ancient history shrouded in mystery and symbolism, the pearl is revered as one of the world's most sacred 'gems'. References to the pearl's symbolism within history are vast and vary according to culture and myth. Egyptians were said to bury their dead with pearls, believing they contained a life essence, that would aid the souls journey in...
Keep reading -
July 31 2019 – Mercantile London
Summers biggest jewellery trend.
One of the summer seasons biggest trends in jewellery has been the emergence of the shell motif and the use of natural materials you'd be lucky to find on a tropical beach, such as turquoise, coral and pearl. Picked up on by the major design houses last season where it took on a more luxury appearance - it has now...
Keep reading