<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Valeria's Secret Fine Jewellery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Solid Gold & Platinum, natural mined and lab-grown gemstones: diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, etc. Ethical handmade fine jewellery. Based in London.]]></description><link>https://www.valeriassecret.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 08:09:43 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://jewelryleri.wixsite.com/valeriassecret/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Nothing Lasts Forever Review – Sparkling Documentary about the Diamond Business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once in a while there comes a documentary that has the potential to permanently shift the way you look at its subject. Nothing Lasts...]]></description><link>https://jewelryleri.wixsite.com/valeriassecret/post/nothing-lasts-forever-review-sparkling-documentary-about-the-diamond-business</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6834b4ae4917d974ed26d851</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2025 18:43:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b681d_67f932d95d5b49e884b78499011e9aa7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Valeria&apos;s Secret</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Types of Earring Backs are More Secure? Butterfly, Screw, and Alpha System Fittings Comparisson.]]></title><description><![CDATA[An earring back (or fitting) is a flexible/removable part of an earring that prevents the earring from coming out of the ear. The design...]]></description><link>https://jewelryleri.wixsite.com/valeriassecret/post/what-types-of-earring-backs-are-more-secure-butterfly-screw-and-alpha-system-fittings-comparisson</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67b6327b51dad48ad773b74c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:30:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b681d_5dded33a33db4c33926ee7a2ceaef51d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_692,h_641,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Valeria&apos;s Secret</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fine Jewellery as an Investment Tool or Smart Shopping for Fine Jewellery (Part 2)]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are two major categories of fine jewellery shoppers: ones who admire its sparkling beauty and others appreciating its increasing...]]></description><link>https://jewelryleri.wixsite.com/valeriassecret/post/fine-jewellery-as-an-investment-tool-or-smart-shopping-for-fine-jewellery-part-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67b067a5e2c8f9851f3efabf</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Feb 2025 10:30:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b681d_067c672952b14976afbb7e8cc1f9a225~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_634,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Valeria&apos;s Secret</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Commission a Bespoke Piece of Jewellery or an Engagement Ring?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes, you just want a piece of jewellery that would make a perfect set, or you want a matching earring to replace a lost one, or you...]]></description><link>https://jewelryleri.wixsite.com/valeriassecret/post/how-to-commission-a-bespoke-piece-of-jewellery-or-an-engagement-ring</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a9c2232cd7ef01ddd788c8</guid><category><![CDATA[Fine Jewellery Brand]]></category><category><![CDATA[London]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 10:01:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b681d_8e958f84a9584f538e130fb5a5d190df~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_454,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Valeria&apos;s Secret</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teal &#38; Mermaid Sapphires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teal sapphires are a unique and captivating gemstone. Teal sapphires combine different degrees of blue, green, yellow, and gray. There...]]></description><link>https://jewelryleri.wixsite.com/valeriassecret/post/teal-mermaid-sapphires</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6797fff64b4f21d5ea0ad194</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 22:01:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b681d_07b59565b11a4408affd97a58b3e47c0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_829,h_530,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Valeria&apos;s Secret</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smart Shopping for Fine Jewellery: How to Save Money Without Sacrificing Quality when Choosing Gifts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shopping for fine jewellery can often feel like navigating a maze. With prices that seem to fluctuate unpredictably and a plethora of...]]></description><link>https://jewelryleri.wixsite.com/valeriassecret/post/smart-shopping-for-fine-jewellery-how-to-save-money-without-sacrificing-quality-when-choosing-gifts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67546d92ff6334d1e2b0c4e1</guid><category><![CDATA[Fine Jewellery Brand]]></category><category><![CDATA[London]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 07 Dec 2024 16:30:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b681d_77b76de1106e44d89453de96716b5e53~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_350,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Valeria&apos;s Secret</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Valeria's Secret - Ethical Fine Jewellery Brand with a Soul, a Vision, and a Dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[How did it start? I believe it all started before I was born, actually. My mother has always loved exquisite fine jewellery but it’s...]]></description><link>https://jewelryleri.wixsite.com/valeriassecret/post/valeria-s-secret-brand-story-ethical-fine-jewellery-brand-with-a-soul-a-vision-and-a-dream</link><guid isPermaLink="false">647cf9b7a601c60abbe366b8</guid><category><![CDATA[Fine Jewellery Brand]]></category><category><![CDATA[London]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jun 2023 21:12:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b681d_48347d3898f24064a953ae0800bd7dec~mv2_d_1377_2048_s_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Valeria&apos;s Secret</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fine Jewellery Care &#38; When Not To Wear]]></title><description><![CDATA[With proper care, you can guarantee your jewellery stays in tip top shape for future generations. The best step you can take in caring...]]></description><link>https://jewelryleri.wixsite.com/valeriassecret/post/fine-jewelry-care-when-not-to-wear</link><guid isPermaLink="false">646b532d6335a3a032926a53</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2023 12:09:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b681d_2478f17178bb4c4e8f9da9ee9de9e4d6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Valeria&apos;s Secret</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moissanite - Rising Star in London]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moissanite sells for about a tenth of what mined diamonds do but the two gems have strikingly similar appearance and durability....]]></description><link>https://jewelryleri.wixsite.com/valeriassecret/post/moissanite-rising-star-in-london-at-valeria-s-secret</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6456bb6a1998c1a543b1d6f9</guid><pubDate>Sat, 06 May 2023 20:47:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b681d_7eff6d57af1b4564af6690993fb37f13~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_748,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Valeria&apos;s Secret</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ring Size Conversion Chart]]></title><description><![CDATA[European Numbers to UK Letter Ring Sizes Conversion Chart]]></description><link>https://jewelryleri.wixsite.com/valeriassecret/post/ring-size-conversion-chart</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62fadaa82239d3ad07d4efd0</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2022 23:46:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b681d_1242ca93eedf4827bebbd2a93f7ef07f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Valeria&apos;s Secret</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japanese Akoya Pearl Grading]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japanese Akoya pearls range in size from as small as 2mm to as large as 10mm. Pearls below 6.0mm in size are considered to be on the...]]></description><link>https://jewelryleri.wixsite.com/valeriassecret/post/japanese-akoya-pearl-grading</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62714ef9b31cf25a2f681659</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2022 20:55:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b681d_c813ca7a7af14e8ea6dca7b0f06fdf94~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Valeria&apos;s Secret</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are the Benefits of Handmade Jewellery vs Mass Manufactured Jewellery?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What are the benefits of handmade jewellery vs mass manufactured jewellery? 1. Better quality.  When buying from a reputable jeweller,...]]></description><link>https://jewelryleri.wixsite.com/valeriassecret/post/what-are-the-benefits-of-handmade-jewellery-vs-mass-manufactured-jewellery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60b941dcaf1c440015859080</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 19:35:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b681d_16c9fe2e365847f194d65894ed901c6a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_612,h_612,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Valeria&apos;s Secret</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Tips for Buying Jewellery to Last a Lifetime]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever wondered what kind of jewellery you should buy for long term wearability? 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Coloured Gemstones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Understandably, colour is the single most important factor when evaluating coloured gems. Generally, the more attractive a gem’s color,...]]></description><link>https://jewelryleri.wixsite.com/valeriassecret/post/understanding-colour-coloured-gemstones</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6093a275fd55b00015af2668</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2021 08:18:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b681d_a020e161c12f4a389b68239f89bb226a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Valeria&apos;s Secret</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Different Colours of Sapphire. Gemology Guide to Colour Types]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corundum is the mineral species that includes both sapphire and ruby as varieties. 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