I have (often, I’m sure) mentioned before here on Chic Vintage Brides my love of vintage jewelry, and how it has been an obsession of mine ever since my dear nan allowed me to play shop with her precious treasures when I was a child. So I am sure it will come as little surprise that…

After the Christmas holidays lots of you newly-engaged brides-to-be will be lucky enough to be shopping for the perfect engagement ring (perhaps there are a few romantic beaus planning a Valentines proposal too?) With an almost limitless choice nowadays of retailers, rings, settings, stones, size, gold – and price!; there can be few purchases more exciting, or daunting,…