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Every woman whatever her taste or style, needs a collection of essential accessories to mix and match with all her clothes in the wardrobe. There are literally hundreds of different types of accessories that a woman can own and can use again and again to dress up an outfit or simply make it look like an every day wear.

That is why (in most cases) it is easier to buy for women as opposed to men, because woman can keep adding to their accessory collection which never dates or gets old.

To give you an idea of those staple accessories for your wardrobe, then here are our essentials list that we think you need in your collection.

A collection of scarves

A scarf can truly bring an outfit to life. If you find yourself wearing black clothes as a way of appearing slimmer, then you can add a bit of colour to your outfit with a simple but bright scarf. There are many scarves that are versatile in how they wrap around your neck so make sure you grab a few different styles to match your variety of outfits.






Fashion Earrings

Every one needs a collection of throw away earrings that the can change every now and again depending on the outfit. There are a wide selection of fashion earrings, from coloured studs, to hooped earrings, that are sure to match all your outfits. It is always nice to have that special pair of earrings you keep for special occasions.






A collection of bags

Make sure that you have a staple handbag that is your main bag as well as a collection of fashion bags that you can mix and match with your outfits depending on the occasion.






Hair accessories

From hairbands, to clips, to bobbles and hair pins, make sure you have a collection of accessories so you can chop and change your hair style as and when you please. Your hair style can change your appearance dramatically so make sure you have all the necessary tools to re-create the style you want.






A staple coat

Everyone needs a lightweight coat for the summer and a warm, thick cosy jacket in the winter. Neutral colours always work well as you can wear them year after year without the coat going out of date.

A Stunning Sterling Silver Handbag Charm from AllCharms.co.uk

Bracelets and necklaces

Make sure you have a wide collection of fashion bracelets and necklaces in your collection to match your different outfits. A simple bracelet can finish off an outfit or a brightly coloured necklace can give colour and life to your outfit. Like with the earrings it is always nice to have a couple of staple bracelets and necklaces that you keep for special occasions. One of the most versatile types of bracelets is the charm bracelet which allows you to recreate any style you want through its individual charms. Collecting the charms can be fun and will build up over the years as family and friends buy them for your birthday and Christmas gifts.

Each charm represents a part of your life which you can share with others. To purchase a charm braceletfor your friend or loved one, visit AllCharms.co.uk today.

Jewellery heists aren’t just the stuff of movies. They actually do exist.

They may not be frequent or as straight forward as the movies would like you to believe and they do take a lot of careful planning and precision.

Now we are a jewellery store with two beautiful shops which we are very proud of, so in no way are we promoting the idea of stealing jewellery; however we thought we would look back at some of the biggest jewellery heists in history!

The Museon Museum Jewel Heist

December 2002 saw jewellery thieves pull off one of the most mysterious diamond heists of all time.

The Museon – a science museum in The Hague, Netherlands – were due to host a diamond exhibit to educate the public about the gems. There were a collection of gems on display, including Royal Pieces such as a wedding gift giving by King William III to Queen Mary II of England in the 1600s.

The Tuesday morning after the exhibit, museum officials arrived to find that six of the diamond exhibit’s 28 display cases were empty. They either disappeared on Sunday night or Monday morning as the museum is closed on a Mondays, making the theft undetected for at least one day!

Security guards were monitoring all entrances and exits 24/7 as well as 24 hour surveillance cameras that covered ever section of the museum. The glass cabinets were in a motion detection zone and the displays that housed the valuable pieces were made of reinforced glass.

To this day no one has any idea of how it happened. Nothing showed up on the video footage, and the guards saw nothing. The motion sensors never went off and the display cabinets had no evidence of being tampered. There was only one sign of a break in with a smashed window leading to the museum and of course the empty cases.

The complexity and precision of the heist proved that the thieves were receiving inside information but investigators weren’t able to make any connection between the museum staff and the robbery.

A price tag of $12 million was eventually put on the robbery; however the stolen pieces had historical significance making the haul completely priceless. The gems will probably never show up for auction as they are too famous to go unnoticed.

The case was reluctantly closed due to lack of leads.

Harry Winston Jewellery Heist

The Harry Winston jewellery store in Paris

One of the biggest jewellery heists in history was the strike on the Harry Winston store in Paris, when on December 4^th 2008; $118 million dollars worth of jewellery was stolen.

Four armed robbers arrived at the store just before it was about to close and requested an entrance over the intercom. Three of them were dressed in drag, with long blonde tresses, sunglasses and winter scarves.

The foursome rocked up with a small suitcase on wheels and pulled out a hand grenade and a .357 Magnum, smashed all the display cabinets, shouted orders to employees, many of them by their first name. In less than 20 minutes they made off with millions of dollars worth of emeralds, rubies, and very large diamonds.

Original suspects included members of the Pink Panther gang that operates out of the Balkans who have been involved in other high-profile jewel thefts in the past, however they were ruled out when on June 22, 25 suspects were arrested.

Nothing has been said about whether the jewels were recovered or not.

Carlton Jewellery Store

The Carlton Hotel in France where the robbery took place

Yet another robbery in France and one of the biggest heists of all time. In 1994 the Carlton Jewellery Store in Cannes was robbed of $60 million dollars worth of stock.

This heist was more like the action thriller movies which saw three men burst into the Carlton Hotel’s jewellery store firing machine guns into the air. Store employees and customers panicked as the thieves quickly packed nearly $60 million dollars worth of jewels into their bags before they made their escape.

It was later found that the rounds were in fact blanks and that the thieves and their jewels are still at large.

Antwerp Diamond Heist

The Diamond Vault after the robbery

Antwerp is one of the two diamond capitals in the world, the other one being Dubai, in the UAE.

Eighty per cent of the world’s uncut gems go through Antwerp and most of them are stored in the underground vault of the Antwerp Diamond Centre building.

In 2003 the world’s largest diamond heist took place in Anterwerp, Belgium. Around $100 million dollars worth of jewels were stolen, making the crime the biggest hauls in the whole of history.

Four people were supposedly planning the theft and had been for years. The thieves rented office space in the building in 2000 and analysed the alarm system and learned exactly how they could bypass it. And it is still not known how they pulled off the heist as the vault was thought to be impenetrable.

Protected by ten layers of security, including infrared heat detectors, Doppler radar, a magnetic field, a seismic sensor and a lock with 100 million possible combinations, the thieves obtained the keys and made copies.

The thieves recorded over the security cameras and inserted fake tapes into the surveillance system to cover their movements.

And out of the 189 safety deposit boxes only 100 were emptied. The thieves had too many diamonds to carry and were forced to leave the rest unopened.

Diamond Centre employees came in to find loose diamonds all over the vault.

The thieves were later identified as a group known as the School of Turin – renowned for not using violence. The investigation made its way to Italy were most of the group were arrested.

One of the thieves had left his DNA on a half eaten sandwich among diamond carry bags dumped in a ditch around the crime scene.

Another thief’s DNA was found in the vault.

Leonardo Notarbartolo the leader of the gang had been storing diamonds at the Diamond Centre for years and had somehow passed all background checks.

He was later released from prison based on circumstantial evidence.

The $100 million dollars worth of gems have never been found.

If you are looking for your own jewellery that doesn’t break the bank then you need to get your hands on the beautiful charm bracelets from AllCharms.co.uk.

Their website has a wide collection of bracelets to suit everyone’s tastes including nomination charms and Italian charm bracelets to suit your taste and budget.

Visit AllCharms.co.uk today.

Fake watches, jewelry, and luxury clothing are a big deal. Midway through March, a team of detectives and fraud experts found a cache of fake designer clothing valued at well over £1 million in a North London warehouse. While the number might seem staggering, it’s just a small piece of the pie – fake luxury goods and jewelry is estimated to cost billions of dollars in lost revenue every year, along with some huge hits to marketing and branding power.

We’ve found ten luxury goods, jewelry items, and watches that counterfeiters love to copy. Some are simple enough to replicate, others are complex enough to catch buyers unaware, and some are just difficult to examine. If you’re on the lookout for luxury goods and want to avoid sleazy ‘replica’ editions, check out these ten frequently copied items and make sure you’re ready to spot them.

1.    The Rolex Submariner

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For most would-be watch collectors, Rolex is the number one name for luxury. With a number of models on the market, it’s fitting that counterfeiters would choose one of Rolex’s most slick and simple watches to replicate: the Submariner.

Unlike most dress-style watches, the Submariner has only one dial and lacks the flashy additions often found on high-end timepieces. This makes it perfect for two groups of people – those who like to dress down, and those in the business of creating ‘replica’ watches. If you’re on the market for this $5000+ sports and dress watch, be sure to check the authenticity certificate.

2.    Fake ‘Gold’ Jewelry

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No, ‘gold plated’ does not mean gold. In fact, it tends to mean that your jewelry has been lightly touched by a brush of gold paint. That might leave your jewelry looking shiny and golden, but it certainly doesn’t give you the right to brag about your ’solid’ gold earrings, necklace, or wristwatch.

Gold jewelry is a frequent target for counterfeiters because, to put it simply, most people haven’t seen a lot of pure gold jewelry. When in doubt, check the authenticity certificate, or at least have the jewelry looked at by a professional jeweler.

3.    Nike Air Force Ones

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It’s not just jewelry that gets copied by counterfeiters. London police uncovered over £1 million worth of fake clothing and footwear in March, including hundreds of pairs of fake Nike Air Force Ones.

Whenever a company invests billions of dollars into their brand, it’s inevitable that counterfeiters will try and capitalize on it with low-quality imitation goods. Thankfully, most fake shoes and clothing is relatively easy to spot, and simple to tell apart from the real thing.

4.    Charm Bracelets

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Charm bracelets are once again a popular fashion accessory. With their new-found popularity is an even larger presence on the tables, shop counters, and display racks of unethical retailers and underhand market counterfeiters.

How can you tell whether that Pandora bracelet is real or fake? Look for signs of authenticity and legitimacy when purchasing online, and always check the item itself when buying off the peg. Lovelinks, Nomination, and other brands are all frequently mass produced and re-branded, so beware of imitators for your next birthday or special occasion purchase.

5.    Designer Shirts and Sunglasses

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There’s a slight paradox when it comes to designer shirts. The type of people that buy them aren’t likely to purchase fakes, and those stuck buying ‘replicas’ aren’t likely to be able to afford the real thing. Yet despite this slight logical counterfeiting error, the imitation clothing industry costs luxury labels millions of dollars every year.

It’s not hard to see why, either. Walk through a street market or back-alley shopping center and you’ll have a hard time not seeing fake designer t-shirts, sunglasses, and other fashion accessories on sale.

6.    Tag Heuer Carrera

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Tag Heuer are one of the most well-known and respected names in the luxury watch world, and the Carrera is quite possibly their most popular, valuable, and appreciated model. An automatic chronograph watch, the Carrera has picked up thousands of poor imitators and millions of dollars worth of replica creations.

Thankfully, most of them are easily spotted due to poor construction and shoddy materials. As always, if you’re in the market for a luxury watch it’s essential to check both it and its papers before you spend a cent.

7.    Glass ‘Gems’ and Precious Stones

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Glass ‘gems’ and imitation jewels are popular subjects for scammers in East Asia. Any long-term traveler will have heard of the Beijing, Bangkok, and Manilla gem scams, and those with any knowledge of the jewelry industry will be able to see through the poorly made items straight away.

But despite the reputation, gem scams still catch out thousands of people every year. From glass gems to poor plastic casing, the amount of money fleeced from those with limited jewelry knowledge is puzzling, sad, and very worrying.

8.    The Rolex Explorer

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Much like the Rolex Submariner, the Explorer is everything counterfeiters love – simple, elegant, and backed by a reputation that’s second to none. Perhaps that’s why it’s become one of the most popular ‘replica’ Rolexes available – a watch that’s so popular as a fake it’s considered the benchmark for counterfeiting.

As always, it’s the small things that give these watches away. Misplaced markers, out-of-place insignias and ‘Rolex’ branding, and poor links all make fake Explorer’s quite simple to spot.

9.    Glass ‘Diamond’ Jewelry

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Given the amount of fake diamonds on the market today, the old adage that diamonds ‘are forever’ might not hold true. Fake diamonds are a major annoyance for jewelry collectors, costing many companies millions of dollars in lost revenue per year.

While most are easy to spot, it’s the sales tricks that make so many imitation diamonds a business success. From organized scams to once-in-a-lifetime offers, most replica diamonds are sold using unethical, and often downright illegal, sales tricks.

10.    Fake Converse Shoes

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Even Converse, a brand not particularly well-known for its high society image, is falling victim to counterfeiters and ‘imitation’ product sellers. Converse’s distinct and highly varied shoe range has given many counterfeit clothing producers a buffet of options to steal from.

While fake shoes can be difficult to spot, there are several psychological tests that are worth doing if you’re tempted to buy some. Check out the shop selling them, and see if it would be the type of place where high quality shoes would typically be stocked. Finally, ask to see a certification or import document – sometimes the hard data is what’s required to make a certain purchase.

It is Mothers Day on Sunday 14th March, that special time of year where you have the opportunity to say thanks to you’re Mum for all those things she does for you no matter how big or small!

Some Mothers like a special card, or a bunch of flowers and some chocolates, others like being surprised by being cooked a meal and some like to be whisked away on a pamper day to relax and be spolit!

But this year, why not give your mum something she can treasure and keep forever, such as a charm bracelet? These kinds of gifts are currently very popular, and they are a great way of showing your mum how much you care and giving her a girl that she can keep and treasure, as well as being reminded on this every time she looks at the pretty bracelet on her wrist.

All charms stock a large variety of charms for mothers day, such as charms with hearts, flowers or if your mum has a particular interest, for example, if she has a soft side for a four legged friend, cats or dogs, we even have animal charms!

Visit www.allcharms.co.uk today for some lovely charms to remind your Mum just how much she means.

Happy Mothers Day!

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and for millions of couple around the world, that means that a personal and touching gift is in order. From roses to chocolates, jewelry to exotic travel, the vast majority of Valentine’s Day gifts aren’t too much of a challenge when you know your partner well.

These five Valentine’s Day gifts are sure to keep things warm and friendly. While a personal gift is always the best idea, it’s often difficult to find something when you simply haven’t been with your partner long enough. These five gift ideas are as close to a sure-thing as you can get, and are very unlikely to fail you.

1.    Flowers, especially roses.

Flowers are one of the most popular Valentine’s Day gifts, and it’s very difficult to argue with their success. Despite being slightly cliché, flowers are a great gift to give if you’re not absolutely sure what your partner would enjoy. While those in long-term relationships might feel comfortable giving a more personal gift, new romances are often better off sticking with what works, and roses are certainly effective.

2.    Valentine’s chocolates.

It’s hard to go wrong with a box of chocolates, especially high-end boutique chocolates and chocolate gift sets. Ask your partner what type of chocolate they prefer before you go out to buy them. So you don’t set off any alarm bells, be sure to ask them in a discrete and disguised way. Once you’ve got their chocolate preference, go out and pick up their desired strength and style, and be sure to wrap things up neatly.

3.    A Valentine’s Day card.

Sometimes a gift might seem like too much or too impersonal of a present. A simple card is often the best gift to give – it’s simple, very personal, and a great platform for sharing your feelings with someone. If you’re stuck for something to give to your Valentine’s Day date, cut the search short and settle on a nice card, a romantic dinner, and some great conversation.

4.    Charm Bracelets.

Charm bracelets are all the rage right now, and they’re undoubtedly one of the best Valentine’s Day presents available. Guys, if you’re looking for a perfect gift, pick up a charm bracelet for your girl, plus a charm for her to remember you by. A wide range of brands and styles are available, including Pandora, Nomination, and Lovelinks, all of which are particularly hot right now.

But what if your partner already has a charm bracelet? This may seem like a bad situation, but it’s really a great opportunity. Instead of worrying about finding another gift, pick up a new charm for them, allowing them to complete their bracelet with memories of you.

Charm bracelets are a strong symbol of femininity and the recent jewellery trend amongst both young girls to older women has been charm bracelets, hanging off the arms off women everywhere there are pretty charm bracelets which are personal to the wearers, this is the beauty of charm bracelets, they can be given as a gift and personalised to suit the receiver.

The charm bracelet is a simple chain bracelet which is either linked together to hook the charms onto or a thin chain which the charms are then slotted onto, which you choose is entirely upto you, but the most popular type of bracelets at the moment are those which the charms are slid onto and secured with a safety chain.

The charms which link onto the chain are small decorative pendants made in a variety of colours, shape and designs, often signifying a special event, or a pendant which represents a relationship – e.g. a heart for someone you love.

There are a variety of charm pendants available, some of these may include jewels, some may be of certain symbols such as star signs or birthstone colours, some may be miniature animals or you can also get your nomination or lovelinks charms engraved to personalise them for loved ones

The new All Charms website is now live for you to browse our collection of stunning jewellery – whether it is specific themed charms you are looking for or earings, bracelets, pendants or bangles, All Charms are certain you will find what you are looking for on the new website.

All Charms are proud to feature all the best charm bracelets and stock, latest designs and collections from Lovelinks and Nomination, with a large variety of themed charm bracelets such as themes for birthdays, weddings and other special occasions.

And as well as being a haven for ladies who love their jewellery, All Charms is also a great help for men – who usually struggle with buying the perfect gift! But now all you men need to do is get your wife or girlfriend to point out their favorite charms and you will soon be in the good books!

A charm bracelet from All Charms is also the perfect present to give to someone you love on a special occasion, and you can relate the particular charm to the occasion, e.g. for a brides wedding it would be a lovely idea to buy her a charm to put onto her charm bracelet as a small reminder of her special day, there is a charm available for every occasion on All Charms.

Gift giving is great fun when it’s for someone you know well. However, when you’re on one end of a reciprocal gift-giving list, choosing something that’s easy to manage can be difficult. From work colleagues to new romantic interests, gauging their desires and working out a suitable gift can be incredibly difficult.

Before you stress yourself out and buy something on a whim, check out this great lift of low maintenance gift ideas. There really are gifts that are both accessible and receiver-friendly –
meaning they’ll rarely stir the pot or cause trouble – and easy to track down and buy. For inexpensive, long-term, and very low maintenance gifts, try one of these three ideas.

1. Anything subscription-based.

Magazines, memberships, long-term recurring products – they’re all good gift ideas for keeping long-term relationships (whether intimate, friendly, or professional) going. While you’re only responsible for a one-time upfront fee, the gift really does keep on giving. From monthly subscription magazines and publications to niche website communities and recurring products, subscription-based presents can often be a really great gift idea.

2. Charm Bracelets.

Alright, so this isn’t quite a gender-neutral gift idea, but it’s still a very worthwhile gift for keeping your wife or girlfriend feeling special. Charm bracelets aren’t just a one-off jewelry buy. By their very nature, they’re something that you buy as a long-term gift. Charms are added after major events and cool occasions, and completing the bracelet is a reason to celebrate.

Instead of buying the standard gifts this year, pick up a charm bracelet and give a gift that actually keeps its long-term value. Need some simple recurring gifts? Pick up charms and add them on, increasing the visual memories of you in the process. A range of charm bracelet brands are available, but Pandora, Lovelinks, and Nomination seem to be the ones to look for.

3. An occasion to remember.

As cheesy as it may sound, sometimes the best gifts aren’t physical items but memories and experiences. While trinkets and one-off purchases are certainly fun for a little while, as a long-term gift they sometimes just don’t compare to a great experience with a close friend or lover.

These occasion-based gift ideas are perfect for long-term friends, relatives, or close partners. If you’re stuck on a gift to buy, don’t just give up and get something that doesn’t fit; choose one of these awesome experiences and give you and your friend a day (or week) to remember.

• Unless you’re a multi-millionaire, a car isn’t a great present. However, if your friend’s a car nut, why not rent their favorite model for the day and cruise through the countryside?
• Travel doesn’t always have to be expensive. If you know people in another town or city, offer to switch houses with them for the weekend, and give a refreshing travel experience without spending a cent.
• Drive out of the city for a day and enjoy a picnic and some photos. Sometimes even 20 miles are enough for a complete change of scenery and a refreshing day away from work or study.

After months of anticipation and endless drum-rolling, All Charms are delighted to announce that their stunning new website has now launched.

Featuring a glittering array of charms and charm bracelets, AllCharms.co.uk are bracing themselves for the Christmas run-in as word spreads about the new website and the beautiful selection of Lovelinks charms and Nomination charms available.

Charm bracelets have experienced a huge renaissance in the last twelve months and they’ve become a must-have accessory for ladies of all ages. They’re also exceedingly popular with men who no longer have to struggle with gift ideas; once a lady has her charm bracelet, all she ever wants is more and more charms to personalise her wrist in her own special way.

All Charms also have further ranges of jewellery available online, such as earrings, pendants, bangles and bracelets – all featuring stunning, contemporary designs from as little as £10 – making the perfect gift for a loved one this Christmas or even just a pocket-friendly Secret Santa gift!

American RnB-soul star Alicia Keys has added another string to her bow, as she launched her jewellery collection. 

The Grammy Award-winning singer – who will be performing on The X Factor this coming weekend – showed off the range of necklaces she co-created with The Barber’s Daughters designer Gisele Theriault at the Collette Blanchard Gallery in New York.

“I fell in love with the individuality of the pieces, but more than that, the words that were written on them really resonated with the songwriter in me,” Alicia told Women’s Wear Daily about the designs, which feature precious metals and gems and are inscribed with inspirational messages.

No word as of yet whether Keys will be introducing charm bracelets, but she’s said to be a fan so watch this space…