The Bèlis Blog

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A Guide to Gold-Plated Jewellery

A Guide to Gold-Plated Jewellery

Our “A Luz” collection is handmade in Gondomar, Portugal using recycled sterling silver plated in 18-karat gold. Here we explore what gold-plated silver is, how it's made, and why it's a...

A Guide to Mother of Pearl Jewellery

Our debut collection, ‘A Luz’, features a range of pieces  handcrafted with Mother of Pearl, one of our favourite jewellery materials. For centuries, this radiant and iridescent material has captured...
A Guide to Mother of Pearl Jewellery
Strand of freshwater pearls on saree fabric with "B" logo

A Guide to Pearl Jewellery

Pearls are possibly the most fascinating gems in the world and feature heavily in our debut collection 'A Luz'. Here, we explore the history and importance of these gems and provide...

Presenting The 'A Luz' Collection

Our debut collection, 'A Luz', Portuguese for 'The Light', represents the soft, melancholy light that paints the landscapes and cities of the North of Portugal at golden hour. This is...
Presenting The 'A Luz' Collection