Brand Guides

Name: OD's Jewellers
Address: 41 Barrow Street, St Helens, WA10 1RY, GB
Telephone: 01744 730985
Price range: ££ - £££

Brand Guides

Expert Guides for Every Brand We Stock

By OD's Jewellers | 40+ Guides | Updated April 2026

Your complete guide to every brand we stock at OD's Jewellers. Explore in-depth brand guides covering collections, heritage, craftsmanship, sizing advice, care instructions, and key pieces from our authorised jewellery and watch brands. As authorised retailers, we bring you expert knowledge on each brand.

Jewellery Brand Guides

ChloBo

Boho-luxe stacking jewellery | Sterling silver & gold plating

Semi-Precious & Pearl Stacking & Layering Symbolism & Charms Does It Tarnish? Real Silver? Bracelet Care

Clogau

Rare Welsh gold jewellery | Bridal & signature collections

Bridal & Engagement Signature Collections Welsh Gold Technical Real Welsh Gold? Does It Tarnish? Clogau vs Pandora

Coeur de Lion

GeoCUBE® designs | Handmade in Germany

Authentication GeoCUBE Collection Materials & Construction Handmade in Germany GeoCUBE Styling

Kit Heath

British sterling silver design | Coast & Bevel collections

Coast Pebble Collection Hallmarking & Authentication Materials & Surface Engineering Real Sterling Silver? Kit Heath vs ChloBo

Laura Ashley

Heritage print-inspired jewellery | Sterling silver & gold plating

Archive Print Design Care, Tarnish & Plating Is It Good Quality?

Nomination Italy

Composable® bracelet system | Italian craftsmanship

Authentication & Hallmarking Composable System & Sizing Building, Styling & Gifts Nomination vs Pandora Real Gold? Daily Wear Tips Beginners Guide

Swarovski

Precision-cut crystals | Iconic families & collections

Aurora Borealis & Coating Iconic Families Pointiage vs Pavé Worth It? Swarovski vs Pandora Crystal or Glass? Hold Its Value? Best Gifts

Vivienne Westwood

Iconic orb jewellery | Punk-meets-luxury fashion

Authentication & Production Markers Materials & Plating Orb Collection Families Earrings Guide Handbags Spot Fakes Does It Tarnish? Real Gold or Plated?

BOSS Jewellery

Contemporary fashion jewellery | Stainless steel & gold plating

Does It Tarnish? Good Quality?

Watch Brand Guides

Citizen

Eco-Drive technology | Promaster, Tsuyosa & Red Arrows

Promaster Red Arrows Tsuyosa Eco-Drive Lifespan Citizen vs Seiko Best for Work

Tissot

Swiss watchmaking since 1853 | PRX, Seastar & Le Locle

PRX Le Locle Seastar Good Brand? Tissot vs Seiko Best Everyday

BOSS Watches

Fashion chronographs & automatics | Bold design

Automatic & Mechanical Chronograph Function Sport & Water Resistance

Tommy Hilfiger

American lifestyle watches | Classic preppy design

Automatic & Skeleton Battery Intelligence Water Resistance & Sealing Tommy vs BOSS Good Quality? Real Gold?

Olivia Burton

Bee & floral designs | Vintage-inspired timepieces

Bee & Floral Craft Finishes & Materials Natural Dial Materials Good Quality? OB vs Daniel Wellington

Vivienne Westwood Watches

Orb-branded timepieces | Fashion-forward design

Authentication Care, Water Resistance & Battery Movement & Case Engineering

Gift Guides

18th Birthday

Jewellery & watch gifts for a milestone birthday

21st Birthday

Standout pieces for a coming-of-age celebration

Anniversary

Meaningful jewellery gifts for every anniversary

Birthstone

Month-by-month birthstone jewellery guide

Christmas

Jewellery & watch gifts for the festive season

Engagement

Rings, bracelets & gifts to mark the moment

Father's Day

Watches & jewellery gifts for dads & grandads

Graduation

Mark an achievement with a lasting gift

Mother's Day

Beautiful jewellery to celebrate Mum

Valentine's Day

Romantic jewellery & watches for someone special

30th Birthday

Stylish milestone pieces for thirty

40th Birthday

Refined gifts to mark turning forty

50th Birthday

Meaningful gifts for a golden milestone

Christmas Gifts for Her

Her-specific picks | Necklaces, earrings & charms

Christmas Gifts for Him

Him-specific picks | Watches & men's jewellery

Christening Gifts

Baby bracelets & keepsake jewellery

Graduation Outfit & Gifts

Pieces to mark the achievement

Mother's Day Gifts

Beautiful jewellery to celebrate Mum

Retirement Gift

Lasting keepsakes for a milestone moment

Teacher Gifts

Thoughtful end-of-term jewellery picks

Valentine's Day

Romantic jewellery for someone special

Buying Guides

Gifts Under £50

Affordable jewellery gifts | Stocking fillers & thoughtful presents

Gifts Under £100

Mid-range jewellery | Birthdays, thank you gifts & treats

Watches Under £200

Fashion watches & first timepieces | Best value picks

Watches Under £500

Premium watches | Tissot, Citizen & milestone gifts

Christening Gifts

Traditional keepsakes & baby jewellery

Anniversary Gifts by Year

1st to 50th — traditional & modern gift guide

Best Charm Bracelets

Nomination, ChloBo & VW | How to build yours

Personalised Jewellery

Initials, birthstones & composable links

Comparison Guides

Tissot vs Citizen

Swiss heritage vs Japanese innovation | Which is better?

Swarovski vs Diamonds

Crystal vs gemstone | Price, durability & sparkle compared

Quartz vs Automatic

Battery vs mechanical | Accuracy, cost & maintenance

Silver vs White Gold

Price, durability & maintenance compared

Gold Plated vs Vermeil

Plating thickness, durability & price compared

Style Guides

First Date Style

Delicate everyday pieces | What to wear on a first date

With a Black Dress

Classic jewellery pairings | Necklines, earrings & accents

Layering Necklaces

Stack lengths, mix metals | The OD's layering rules

Matching Your Outfit

Tone, scale & occasion | How to coordinate your pieces

Stacking Bracelets

Build the perfect wrist stack | Mix textures & metals

Summer Holiday

Water-friendly pieces | Sun, sea & travel-safe jewellery

Wedding Guest

Pair with your outfit | Dress code-appropriate accents

Watch With a Suit

Dress watch rules | Bracelet width, dial & strap pairing

Versatile Watches

The "goes-with-everything" picks | Wear-all-week options

Holiday Watches

Beach, pool & poolside-proof timepieces

Fashion Trends 2026

What's in this year | Bold contemporary picks

Fine Jewellery Trends 2026

Trending fine jewellery | Investment-worthy pieces

How-To Guides

Is It Real Silver?

5 home tests | Hallmarks, magnets & more

Clean Tarnished Silver

Baking soda, polish & prevention tips

Remove Watch Scratches

Crystal types & DIY repair methods

Size a Ring at Home

String method, paper strip & UK size chart

How to Choose a Watch

Dress, sport, dive & smart | What to buy

Knowledge Base

What Does 925 Mean?

Sterling silver hallmarks explained

What Is Eco-Drive?

Citizen's solar watch technology explained

Swarovski vs Diamonds

What's the real difference?

Does Jewellery Tarnish?

Brand-by-brand care guide | Silver, gold & plated

Is Your Jewellery Real?

Materials explained brand by brand

Authenticate Jewellery

Hallmarks, stamps & how to spot fakes

Jewellery Materials Hub

Silver, gold, rose gold, platinum & steel

Pandora Alternatives

ChloBo, Nomination & Kit Heath charm options

What Is Rose Gold?

The alloy explained | Karats & plating

Watch Movements Explained

Quartz, automatic & solar | How they work

Reference Guides

Size Guide

Rings, bracelets, necklaces & watches | Complete sizing reference

Care Guide

Material-specific care | Water resistance | Watch maintenance

Glossary

A–Z of jewellery terms | Materials, technologies & techniques

Size Guides Hub

Ring, bracelet, necklace, watch & chain sizing

Why Our Guides Matter

Every guide is written by OD's Jewellers — authorised stockists with over 30 years of expertise. We do not just sell jewellery; we provide the knowledge to help you choose, wear, and care for your pieces with confidence. Visit us at 41 Barrow Street, St Helens, or call 01744 730985 for personal advice.

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