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It is estimated that men and women have been adorning their bodies with jewellery since about 75,000 years ago, which makes the art of jewellery something that has always been a huge cultural aspect to many countries. The first ‘types’ of jewellery as such, were objects such as animal teeth, garlands of flowers, bracelets of woven grass, shells, and stone. It is believed that people were exchanging these as gifts in eras long before our time.

Initially, jewellery started off as a simple adornment to the body. However, even thousands of years ago, meanings began to arise in association with jewellery. Such connotations include love, religion, wealth, prestige, rank, class, and sometimes authority, traditions that sill continue today, where diamond rings may be representational of romance and eternity and other diamond jewellery may be considered to represent prestige or wealth.

In the very first century, rings of thin iron were given to brides-to-be in Rome. It is estimated that the diamond ring tradition in relation to marriage began in approximately 1475 in Italy, however in many cultures rings have been used as signifiers in marriage for centuries to due their ‘never-ending’ shape.

Today, the diamond jewellery market is vast, with many precious stones having been discovered over time and adopted their own meanings. Today, jewellery is apparent in thousands of styles, ranging from boho to elegant to retro and has become an important embellishment to any outfit. At Rox, we have a wide array of charming products that meet these modern jewellery needs.

You will all have heard the saying ‘diamonds are a girl’s best friend.’ Without a doubt, they are the most perfect gift to give to any special woman in your life. At ROX we know it is often hard when it comes to choosing what type of jewellery is appropriate for the women in your life.

- Your Mum: If it’s your mum that you have decided to treat, a diamond pendant is often the most charming gift. A diamond pendant may be more suitable for your mother, who is bound to be very sentimental

- Your female best friend: Your female best friend is often a lady that means the world to you and can be tricky as she is a girl you want to spoil without going over the top.  Due to this, a diamond encrusted watch may be the perfect choice. It’s a beautiful gift, without being too romantic

- Your Girlfriend: Your girlfriend has high expectations and it’s important to her that you get your first investment in diamond jewellery spot on. A diamond bracelet makes a lovely, sentimental gift for a girlfriend. If wedding bells are ringing, then our diamond rings section is the one for you

- Your Wife: Diamond earrings for a wife are the perfect choice of diamond jewellery. Being settled and having gone through the diamond ring stage of your relationship, diamond earrings are a timeless classic that will make her feel exquisite, special and beautiful- everything that she often is to you

Getting the right man to marry you is no easy task. From Jane Austen onwards, clever women have struggled to succeed in this tricky business. Of course, women know they don’t have to get married, but some of them at least enjoy a wedding. Joking aside, once the right man is secured, the next task is traditionally to recieve a sentimental and precious ring from him.

At ROX, we understand just how challenging it can be for a man to find the perfect diamond engagement rings when he wishes to propose as the pressure is mounted on. If your boyfriend is typical of his role, he has probably never taken an interest in your jewellery box, so it can be stressful for you too to think he has full control of picking a piece of diamond jewellery that you may have been envisaging for many years.

Unless he’s Mr Romantic, most men may often look past the sentimental value of  diamond engagement rings. He may go out looking for a valuable investment, rather than something beautiful. Make sure you make it clear to him as soon as wedding bells are ringing; diamond jewellery is not all about money.

Also, be sure to tell all your female relatives and friends exactly what type of diamond you like. When your future husband decides to drop down on one knee, the first thing he will probably do is panic and go to your mum or best friend for ring advice. Take advantage of the fact they are there and will want him to get you the perfect ring too.

It is understandable that many people believe that saving the pennies is a positive move, but life shouldn’t always be all work and no play. Overindulgence is morale boosting every once in a while.

Here at ROX, we understand the importance of indulgence every once in a while. When considering treating yourself to a piece of jewellery, it’s easy to settle for some high street pieces. After all, if you’re not going to a posh ball, why should you splash the cash? However, every girl deserves to live the dream of glamour and luxury and with a piece of diamond jewellery, you can feel pampered every single day.

Everyone deserves the luxury experience, and at ROX we’re happy to help you find it. Whether it’s designer watches or diamond rings that get your pulse racing, we offer a wide array of charming products to suit your needs.

Wearing a piece of gorgeous, quality jewellery can make you feel like a real princess. You could be having the worst day, but that little sparkle round your finger or neck will always put a little bit of sparkle back into you, when the wear and tear of daily life takes its toll.

Wearing an exquisite piece of jewellery allows you to look and feel amazing, and releases that inner diva.  When considering some retail therapy when that oh-so sought after pay cheque arrives in your bank account, remember that you worked hard for it. Treat yourself to a little bit of bliss that is not of the transient kind, and make ROX your first stop.

The old song goes about diamonds being a girl’s best friends; that can easily be said about all types of jewellery. The rules and etiquette of wearing different types of bracelets, earrings, rings and watches have all been booted out of the door.

The discerning woman of today wants her jewels to be as individual as she is. She will no longer be bound by convention and what type of trinkets and charms she can or cannot wear. She is no longer interested whether white gold goes with smart casual or yellow gold goes with that little black dress.

Women have rebelled against what convention has set out for them when it comes to what jewellery they should wear, at what times of day or night this or that piece is more suitable. There shouldn’t be rules regarding what looks good – diamonds are such an investment that you want to showcase them as much as is possible.

Claim your look

Whether you love to shop for diamond jewellery by brand name and have a specific designer that you prefer, or you shop by metal or type of design, it really does not matter. At ROX we cater to every woman’s specific needs when it comes to diamond jewellery. Whether you want subtle, elegant, and bold or one specific top designer, we have it all.

The new season’s trends in jewels are to be bold and to layer it, instead of being subdued. So whatever you prefer, mix and match styles and designs to your heart’s delight, there are no more rules about what goes with what. You take whatever pieces of jewels you like best and team them up and make it your own individual style.