New Crystal Silver Friendship Bracelets

The latest addition to our popular Silver friendship bracelet collection, is this beautiful range of black shamballa friendship bracelets with silver beads set with crystals in different colours.

Very on trend this Winter the bracelets come in a wide range of colours: White crystal, Aqua crystal, Amethyst crystal, Tanzanite crystal, Red crystal and Black crystal.

With prices from £23 they make a perfect present for your friends this Christmas. Delivery normally takes 2-3 days, you can see a wider range of ShamballaCrystal Friendship Bracelets at our shop in Fleet, Hampshire.

You can see more of our bracelets at: www.equinoxsilver.co.uk

Scribbles Jewellery

New! Turn your fridge artwork into something you can treasure forever with Silvertips Scribbles. We can miniaturise any line drawing and turn it into a truly unique piece of jewellery. 

Not limited to children's drawings, we can also use signatures, special messages in your own handwriting, or your own illustrations! 

We are currently building up a range of samples, check back here soon for cufflinks, pendants, charms and keyrings! Prices from £45

For more information visit: www.silvertips.co.uk 

Silver Fingerprint Jewellery, Fleet, Hampshire

Silver fingerprint jewellery is a relatively new style of jewellery. Essentially a person's fingerprint impression is taken and used to decorate a beautiful, very personal piece of silver jewellery. 

Any person of any age can have their fingerprint used to make a piece of fingerprint jewellery, but with small babies it is best to wait until they are at least 12 months old. By then a good, clear, defined fingerprint impression has developed. Children under 12 months old can have their fingerprint used and the jewellery is a wonderful reminder of their first few months and how tiny their fingers were! The older a person is the more defined the fingerprint is and greater detail shows up in the finished jewellery.

The fingerprint can then be used to make virtually any item of jewellery. Handmade in pure solid silver Equinox's Silvertips range of fingerprint jewellery has something for everyone- cufflinks, dog tags and key rings for proud dads and grandads. As well as charms, bracelets, bangles and necklaces for mums and grandmas everywhere. Names can be hand carved next to the fingerprint and a short message, date or age can be added by hand to the reverse of the jewellery.

A wide range of silver fingerprint jewellery can be seen at www.silvertips.co.uk. All Silvertips jewellery is handmade, in our workshop in Fleet, Hampshire and normally takes 4-5 weeks to be ready.

If you need any more information on silver fingerprint jewellery please contact jess@silvertips.co.uk

Scribbles Collection

The Scribbles Collection has become one of our signature pieces at Equinox, our customers love the fact that every item of Scribbles jewellery is unique, because each individual item is handmade from beginning to end, no two are ever the same!

The combination of silver & yellow gold also has huge appeal, the combination of the two metals works beautifully and you can wear the Scribbles Collection with your existing gold or silver jewellery.

We will be adding some new jewellery to the Scribbles Collection very soon! In the meantime you can see the current collection at www.equinoxsilver.co.uk

Mojo Silver Charmbeads

Mojos are engraved silver and gold charm beads, especially created for bracelets and necklaces. Mojos are totally unique as they are lovingly engraved with symbolic words and inspirational messages.

Mojos fit most major brands of bead bracelets including Trollbeads, Pandora, Chamilia and Lovelinks so you can mix and match them into your bead collection. The personal messages commemorate special moments in life. Designed as inspiring talismans to wear everyday, Mojos are presented on unique meaning cards to explain their inspirational messages. Choose Mojos and add some meaning to your bead bracelet!

We love the way you can wear your Mojo all sorts of ways – on bracelets, bangles and necklaces, the choice is yours! Be the designer and create a combination that inspires you.  You can change them as the mood suits you, as they easily slide off necklaces and bracelets.  Have fun choosing yours – with over 30 different messages there's something for everyone.

Our Favorite Mojo's:

Our Favorite Mojo's........
Live Love Laugh Mojo: Inspirational silver Mojo bead reading 'Live, Love, Laugh', a gentle reminder to 'Live well, laugh often, and love much'.

Bollox! Mojo A unique and humorous Mojo engraved with 'Bollox!'. We made this Mojo for when there's nothing else to say, and to remind us all that sometimes we need to 'Put things into perspective'.

Yummy Mummy Mojo: A favourite Mojo reading 'Yummy Mummy', to remind your mum how important they are to you.


 Daydreamer Mojo: A quirky silver Mojo bead reading 'Daydreamer', perfect for anyone with their 'head lost in the clouds!'

Find your Mojo at www.equinoxsilver.co.uk/Mojo_Beads

Friendship bracelets and their colour symbolism.

Friendship bracelets are special bracelets given from one friend to another as a symbol of their friendship. They have recently become one of the 'must have' items of jewellery this year. Friendship bracelets used to be braided material bracelets hand made by one friend and given to another as a gift.
Since Links of London launched their own range of friendship bracelets a few years ago, the concept has caught the imagination of the jewellery buying public, due to the symbolism of the jewellery and the beautiful designs that have become available.


The Equinox Friendship Bracelet is Hand-woven Macramé, this black bracelet is decorated with sterling silver beads. The drawstring clasp makes it a good fit for most wrist's. A perfect gift for your best friend and very 'on trend' this year!
Most friendship bracelets incorporate silver beads and coloured fabrics in their designs, the colour of the material can add a significant meaning to each bracelet. Here are a few of the most popular bracelet colours and their meanings, also in brackets are the associated Chakra meanings.

Red symbolizes: Action, confidence, courage, vitality.
(RED governs the BASE chakra situated at the base of the spine. vitality, courage and self confidence.)
White is associated with light, goodness, innocence, purity, and virginity. It is considered to be the color of perfection.
Pink symbolizes: Love andbeauty.
Green symbolizes: Health, nature, fertility and well being.
(Green governs the HEART chakra. balance, love, self control.)
Blue is often associated with depth and stability. It can symbolize trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth, and heaven.
(Blue governs the THROAT chakra. knowledge, health and  decisiveness.)
Purple or Indigo symbolizes: Royalty, magic and mystery.
(Purple governs the CROWN chakra, at the top of the head.)
Turquoise symbolizes calm and tranquility.
Black symbolizes: Honesty, earth and stability.
Orange combines the energy of red and the happiness of yellow. It is associated with joy and sunshine.
(ORANGE governs the SACRAL chakra situated in the lower abdomen. happiness, confidence and resourcefulness.)
Gray symbolizes: Wealth, security and maturity.
Yellow is associated with intellect, freshness, and joy.
(YELLOW governs the SOLAR PLEXUS chakra, situated below the ribs. wisdom, clarity and self esteem.)
You can find a wide range of silver friendship bracelets in a wide range of colours at:
www.equinoxsilver.co.uk

Care of silver jewellery

One of the questions we get asked most frequently in the shop is "How do I clean my silver jewellery?".

Quite often the item of jewellery in question has been tucked away somewhere safe and has been re-discovered by its owner, the jewellery normally needs a little bit of TLC to make it wearable again.

Sterling silver jewellery will tarnish over time if not cared for but if you follow a few easy tips your jewellery should keep its lustre.

• Always keep silver jewellery in a jewellery box or the gift box it came in, sunlight can speed up tarnishing.
• Keep a silica gel sachet (You normally find these in a new purse or handbag.) in the box next to your jewellery, moisture can cause tarnishing.
• Never keep silver jewellery on a jewellery stand, as this exposes the jewellery to sunlight and moisture in the air.
• Don't wear your silver jewellery in a swimming pool, the chemicals in pools can cause terrible tarnishing.
• Remove any dirt or make up from jewellery using an old toothbrush
• If the dirt is really stubborn soak the jewellery in a mild mixture of washing up liquid and warm water, then clean out the jewellery using your old toothbrush.
• Never use a jewellery cleaning liquid on hollow jewellery, or jewellery set with pearls, turquoise, coral, lapis lazuli or any other porous stone. Always follow the manufacturers instructions carefully!
• Make sure you rinse out the jewellery really well with cold water after using a jewellery cleaner.
• With really heavily tarnished silver you may need to dip the jewellery a couple of times, if the jewellery is cleaner but still has a 'yellowy' look to it you will need to polish it up with a silver cloth.
• You can also use a mild bicarbonate of soda and water solution to clean silver jewellery.
• The best way to bring back the shine to your jewellery is to use a silver cloth which will remove most tarnishing.
• A silver cloth is also the best way to clean chains, pull the chain gently through a fold in the cloth and repeat until the chain is bright and clean.

Wearing your silver jewellery is the best way to keep it looking bright and shiny as the constant movement of the jewellery stops any tarnishing building up (With an occasional wipe over with a silver cloth.).

www.equinoxsilver.co.uk

Charms and their inspirational meanings

Many modern charms each have an inspirational meaning, so make a lovely gift to mark a special moment in life. The following list explains the symbolism behind some of the most popular charms. A wide range of silver charms can been seen here.

• Acorn: This charm symbolises 'Strength from Tiny Beginnings'.
• Ammonite Fossil: The symbolic meaning of the Ammonite charm is 'Long Life'.
• Amethyst: The meaning of 'Spirituality & Sobriety' comes from the ancient Greeks.
• Angel: A charm for 'Protection'.
• Apple: The Apple charm means 'Knowledge & Health'.
• Artist: This charm symoblizes 'Creativity'.
• Ballet shoes: Ballet Shoe charms symbolize 'Grace'.
• Bee Hive: Beehive charm symbolizes 'Co-operation'.
• Best friends: This unique charm symbolizes 'Together Forever'.
• Bumble Bee: This charm symbolizes 'a busy bee'.
• Bunny: This charm has the meaning of 'Playful'
• Buttercup: Buttercup means 'Cheerfulness & Radiance.
• Butterfly: This charm symbolizes 'Renewal'.
• Catterpillar: Meaning Transformation.
• Cinderella Shoe: Representing 'Rags To Riches'.
• Cross: Meaning 'Faith'
• Champagne Bottle: A classic charm symbolising 'Celebration'
• Chocolate Charm: Created for anyone with a 'sweet tooth'.
• Clam Shell: Represents 'Fertility'.
• Cupcake: A gorgeous Cupcake Charm means 'sweet nothings'
• Daisy: In the Victorian era, each flower had a meaning and Daisies means 'Childish Innocence'.
• Devil Tail: Perfect for the 'Mischievous' among us!
• Dice: Lucky 'Dice' charm
• Dragonfly: A symbol of 'Rebirth'.
• Dog: This charm means 'Loyalty'.
• Dove: A classic charm to spread the message of 'Hope & Peace'
• Egg: The Egg charm symbolises the 'Birth of Life'.
• Elephant: Meaning 'Never Forget'.
• Fairies: Meaning 'Forever Young'.
• Feather: Represents 'Freedom'.
• Frog Prince: Every girl looks for their 'Prince Charming'.
• Flip Flop: a reminder of our summer holidays 'Travel & Carefree Days'.
• Forget Me Not: Forget-Me-Not charm means 'Everlasting Memory'.
• Four Leaf Clover: A wonderful 'Luck' talisman!
• Genie Lamp: 'Rub to Make Three Wishes'
• Gardening: Meaning 'Green Fingers'.
• Heart: A perfect charm to start any collection - meaning 'Love'.
• Horse Shoe: Symbolizes 'Catch Good Luck' and 7 holes are essential for luck.
• Hummingbird Charm: A hummingbird charm symbolizes 'Flirtatious'.
• Ivy Leaf: Means 'Fidelity & Optimism'.
• Key: Key charm, meaning 'Awakening'.
• Lily of the Valley: The elegant Lily of the Valley means 'Return of Happiness'.
• Ladybird: Another whimsical charm, this little Ladybird means 'Luck is on it's Way'.
• Mortar Board: Mortar Board charm marks the 'Achievement' of graduation.
• Monkey Nut: Monkey Nut charm to symbolise 'Good times'.
• Oak Leaf: Oak Leaf charm represents 'Wisdom and Longevity'.
• Palm Tree: Palm Tree charm meaning 'Sunshine & Holidays'
• Peas in a Pod: Means 'Unity'. A quirky collectable perfect for twins, sisters or inseparable friends!
• Pet: This charm represents 'Companionship'.
• Pigs Might Fly: Realise the Impossible' and is enough to make anyone believe in miracles!
• Pixie Shoe: The enchanting Pixie Shoe charm means 'Believe in Magic'.
• Poppy: this Poppy charm means 'Remembrance'.
• Princess Crown: Everyone knows a 'Modern Day Princess'.
• Raspberry: Raspberry charm means 'Precious Times'
• Rosette: Rosette charm symbolises 'Success'.
• Sixpence: An enduring keepsafe from your 'Christmas Pudding'.
• Snowdrop: Represents 'Hope & Purity'.
• Star: This Star represents 'Fame' and is perfect for any stars in the making!'.
• Starfish: Symbolism of 'Calm Resilience'.
• Stirrup: Stirrup charms represent 'Taming the Wild'! Perfect for an adventurous horse rider!
• Strawberry: Strawberry charm means 'Life's Sweet Pleasures'.
• Sweet 16: To celebrate a 16th birthday!
• Treble Clef: Treble Clef charm symbolizes 'harmony'.
• Vintage Handbags: 'Retro Chic'.
• Unicorn: Unicorn Horn charm provides 'Protection from Bad Luck' with a touch of magic!
• Wedding Bell: An adorable commemorative gift for 'Matrimony'.
• Welly: The humble Welly Boot has been a symbol of life in England for generations! 'Splashing in Puddles'.
• Wishbone Charm: Meaning 'Make a Wish for Love'.
• Wishing wand: To help you 'Make a Wish Come True'.

www.equinoxsilver.co.uk