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Chunky Gold Jewellery That’s Making a Comeback in 2021

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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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

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 his or her collection, storing your coins in tubes may be...

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Oh Canada – Celebrating the Nation With A Beautiful Coin

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 or even for retail purchase. It has been carefully removed from the gift set, meaning you are unlikely to...

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