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Behind the Scenes of the Pure Collection
THE TREASURE INSIDE ALL OF US Before I had even put pen to paper behind the designs of this collection, the Lord started this journey by fashioning and solidifying it into our hearts; until we were firmly established in this message that He wanted us to share through this new collection. Throughout last year this collection underwent numerous processes, constantly being transformed, edited, and refined. One particular scripture that had been at the forefront of the design process for this Collection was Ecclesiastes. 4:12; “a three-strand cord is not easily broken.” As I was busy sketching and creating a basic inspiration...
The Harvest Collection
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This gorgeous collection of jewellery was inspired by a heart after God's Great Harvest. The intricate detail of each design behind this collection was carefully crafted by drawing inspiration after Simoné Pretorius' (neé Nortmann's) own unique style and flair.
Jewellery Image Styling
What jewellery suits me best?
At Miinella we love to help you look and feel at your very best! Many of you might have a natural feel for what jewellery suits you well while others might need a little bit of Miinella help (like I did!). We have compiled 'The Ultimate Jewellery Styling Guide' just for you. It’s jam-packed with tips & tricks we know that you will love! We’ll be covering topics like what metal colour, gemstones, and pearls suit your skin tone, what earrings shapes suits your face shape, and jewellery that suit the outfits that you wear. We even have some special tips for the men on how to balance out your watch and rings.
Jewellery Care
Between hand sanitiser, soap, and household cleaners, your hands are taking a beating right now. We know you're curious about what is safe for your rings and jewellery, so here is everything you need to know...
Best Gemstones for Engagement Rings
The Best Gemstones for Engagement rings Let’s talk about Hardness… You might have heard sales assistants or seen articles that mention or refer to the hardness of a gemstone. There is a hardness scale for gemstones/geology that has a scale from one to 10 where diamonds are the hardest and talc/powder is the softest. Hardness vs. Toughness of Gemstones Hardness is a very confusing term. It refers to the gemstone’s scratch resistance and it’s resistance to breakage. A Gemstone's resistance to breaking is referred to the toughness of the stone. This depends on the gemstones crystal structure- more simply...