News from Butler & Grace - medical and personalised jewellery

Affirmations help make us stronger by slowly re-wiring our brain to believe the thing that we want to be true. So through repetition, our self-concept and actions start to align with it. Positive thoughts become positive actions. And the affirmation really does … start to be true.

You can teach them how to pack their own school bag and make their lunch, but sometimes there are more detailed things that they need to remember: a locker code, bus number, or school lunch code. What's a better way of remembering these details than a personalised piece of jewellery?

How an ID bracelet can help give young people the freedom to see the world, while keeping them safe and in touch with their family. Advice on the best ID or medical alert jewellery to meet your travelling needs.

Wearing a medical alert bracelet can ensure that your medical conditions or needs are communicated quickly and easily, especially if you are unresponsive or unconscious when paramedics arrive.

But which wrist is best for your medical ID bracelet?

Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body. It's an invisible illness which is often misdiagnosed. But why is the butterfly symbol associated with it? Find out in this blog.

Common medical abbreviations can be very helpful if you need to fit extra wording onto your charm, or if you want to keep your text short and sharp.

But it is important to make sure that you balance the advantages of brevity, with any chance of possible confusion or ambiguity. Stick to well known abbreviations to make sure that they are well understood.

Sterling silver is one of the most popular types of metal used for jewellery because it is affordable, suits all skin tones, is durable and is very lightweight.

One of the downsides to silver though is that it can tarnish over time through no fault of the owner; however, with a bit of care it is possible to keep your silver jewellery looking bright and shiny for a lot longer.

Most people typically associate the term LGBT with the six colour rainbow flag, however, over time new colour combinations have been introduced which relate to specific types of sexual orientation enabling people to express their own sexual identity in a more personalised or individual way. This blog showcases each colour combination and their meanings.

Do you have a special place? Maybe the place you grew up, where you met your partner, had your first kiss or where your child was born. Wouldn’t it be nice to carry a reminder of that place around with you every day on a piece of personalised jewellery?

Awareness ribbons represent a vast array of medical conditions. They are worn by those affected by the condition itself or by others who would like to show their support.

Find out what each colour means in this blog ...

Serious allergies to food, medication and asthma are important to communicate in an emergency. A medical bracelet can help first responders understand why you may have trouble breathing or have suffered a collapse, and they can help get you relevant treatment quickly.

Social stories can help a child with autism understand what to do in an emergency situation. For example, what to do if there is a fire, or if they get lost on a day out. Learn how to create your own social stories and where to turn for more help or advice.