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December 04, 2024
From Elegant Ancient Accessory to Symbol of Black and Latina Culture, The History of Gold Hoop Earrings

As ubiquitous as red lipstick or the plain white t-shirt, the subtle sheen of a Gold hoop earring can be seen glowing from the ears of many women, wherever you...

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Looking Back At Our Favourite Memorable Met Gala Jewellery Looks

Affectionately named “fashion’s biggest night out”, the Met Gala tantalises fashion aficionados around the world.  Since its inception in 1948, the Met Gala has since evolved into an elite esoteric...

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Which Antique Chain Should I Buy? The Ultimate Guide to Antique Chains

It may seem paradoxical that antique chains are inherently timeless. That something created in the past can still so effortlessly resonate with modern style and dress. Dancing through time with...

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Jewellery Around the World - Indian Jewellery

Our second instalment in our jewellery around the world series, this week, we decided to shine a light on the glamorous and infatuating world of Indian jewellery.  Today, India is...

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Our Favourite Fabergé Eggs Of All Time

Synonymous with luxurious objet d’artes, Fabergé has been a world leader in hyperbolic decorative pieces for centuries. Throughout history, Fabergé’s works have a close and fruitful friendship with jewellery couture....

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Our Favourite Period Dramas To Stream and Binge Watch Right Now

We love it when we receive photographs and instagram tags of our gorgeous customers wearing and styling their antique jewellery, especially how they have blended their beautiful pieces into their...

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The Lillicoco Team’s Favourite Antique Jewellery Pieces Online

Since Lillicoco’s 2016 beginnings, the business has gone from strength to strength each year, not only listing more and more jewellery (we now have 1000 pieces listed on our site),...

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Decoding The Victorian Flower Language: A Floriography Guide

Here at Lillicoco, we love the hidden symbolism and provenance in antique jewellery. Whether that is decoding a heraldic intaglio on a Victorian Bloodstone fob or researching the meanings behind...

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Our 10 Mother's Day Gift Ideas

With mothering Sunday just on the horizon (22nd March 2020 for the UK), it is likely that you are in dire need of some mother’s day present ideas. If you...

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