News from Butler & Grace - medical and personalised jewellery

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.

Looking for a special gift to say thanks to your mum on Mothers Day? Here's six ideas that are sure to make her feel special ...

I love my body, and you should too. I wear an affirmation bracelet as a daily reminder that I am strong and beautiful. And that I am okay just as I am. I am enough.

If you would like to reduce the amount of sugar in your diet, what’s the best way to do it? Here’s a few handy hints and tips ...

A child with autism may need a bit of extra help to get through the holidays. Here's 10 tips from a mum on how to make the holidays fun. Merry Christmas!

Have you ever wanted to take up running but were unsure where to start? Not done any exercise for a while and want to improve your general fitness? Maybe you want to do a run to raise money for charity but are unsure which training plan to follow ...