While some fashion statements take decades to reappear, gold jewellery has been a consistent favourite of men and women for ages. These accessories have been known to be used for symbolic, religious and functional purposes. In 2021, a specific style of gold adornment is on-trend: chunky gold everything. Whether you are a fan of rings, bracelets, earrings or necklaces, chunky gold pieces are a must-have this season. Thankfully, many of these trendy baubles have found popularity in years past, so you won’t have any trouble finding a good selection – even in your own closet. Rings Rings have been used…
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Archives for April 2021
Beaver Bullion – A Unique Canadian Product
Most coin collectors eventually come across silver bullion. If you are interested in bullion or Canadian precious collectibles, you have likely seen some Beaver Bullion rounds or bars. This is a unique product with some truly Canadian characteristics. It may make an excellent addition to your collection, especially if you are interested in silver bullion. What Is Beaver Bullion? Beaver Bullion is a privately owned and operated Canadian silver company. Run by John Masterson, it produces hand-poured bullion products. Most famously, they feature images of beavers. However, the company also makes skulls, snakes and other designs. Masterson created Beaver Bullion…
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A Look at Edwardian Silver Jewellery
The beautiful, intricate silver jewellery of the Edwardian era delights people today as much as it did when it was created in the dawn of the 20th century. The age of Edward VII is the last time in history that an English monarch gave his name to a style of jewellery, and Edwardian pieces are still valued now. The Edwardian Era of Art Nouveau King Edward VII ruled England from 1901 to 1910, though the Edwardian era is usually considered to begin earlier, while Edward was still Prince of Wales, and to extend through to 1914 when World War I…
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4 Basic Items That Every Coin Collector Needs
Last Updated on April 22, 2021 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Whether you’re just getting started in the world of coin collecting or you’ve amassed several binders’ worth of pieces, it is important to preserve your collection and keep the pieces safe and together. Colonial Acres offers a venue for purchasing your desired coins and the associated basic coin supplies that every collector needs. 1. Coin Tubes and Albums Coin tubes provide you with a way to store your Canadian coins in a secure space while also providing them with protection. If you’re not a collector who wants to display…
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Oh Canada – Celebrating the Nation With A Beautiful Coin
Last updated on April 30th, 2021 at 12:36 pmLast Updated on April 30, 2021 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins In January the Royal Canadian Mint released a new dollar coin that is the perfect way to celebrate Canada. At Colonial Acres Coins, we have both the Oh Canada dollar coin and the complete five-coin gift set. If you are looking for something that can be a beautiful addition to a coin collection and a lovely celebration of the nation, this is the right piece for you. The 2021 Oh Canada Dollar This special dollar coin is not available in circulation…
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Why Jewellery Is Still An Important Fashion Piece?
Last updated on May 5th, 2021 at 01:01 amLast Updated on May 5, 2021 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Ever since the beginnings of human civilization, jewellery has played a part in the decorative arts and culture. Throughout history, scholars have looked to a society’s jewellery designs to determine their values, the owners’ status and other details about how people lived. In the past, both men and women have enjoyed using jewellery to define their status and their role in the world. Fine jewellery used to only be accessible to the very rich, but today, jewellery continues to be popular…
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Why Collecting Small Cents Is A Good Idea?
Last updated on May 5th, 2021 at 01:07 amLast Updated on May 5, 2021 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Coin collectors have many options for putting together a collection of coins. Some collectors search for coins from a specific era, such as the reign of King George VI from 1937 to 1952. Other collectors want specific denominations, such as Canadian quarters. Many collectors choose larger denominations, not only as a hobby but hoping that they find that rare coin that may bring them a large cash return. Pennies are no longer minted in Canada, but they are still legal tender….
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