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Valentine’s Day has its roots in Lupercalia – a pagan fertility festival which was marked in Ancient Rome in mid-February. Then there are accounts of the early Christian church getting involved; in 496AD, Pope Gelasius formally rebranded February 14 as St Valentine’s Day. But it was Geoffrey Chaucer who first made links with the date and romantic love via poetry in 1382, while the first recorded Valentine’s note was sent by a Frenchman, the Duke of Orléans after his capture following the 1415 Battle of Agincourt. In it, he calls his wife ‘my very sweet Valentine’.

Spring is finally on its way, and, as we put the colder months behind us, that can only mean one thing - Mother’s Day is not far behind. Traditionally, Mother’s Day represented a chance to return to your ‘mother church’. Today, the focus is firmly on showing mum how much she means to you, typically in the form of a gift.

At Boho Vibes, we’re convinced that men are just as deserving of having the perfect accessory to set off their outfit as women are.

At Boho Vibes Earth, we have always loved incorporating different types of natural stone in all kinds of jewellery, alongside other materials including glass, wood, crystal and sterling silver.

We’re often asked about the difference between silver and sterling silver, and why the latter can often be the better option for jewellery, so we thought we’d discuss this here.

We’re often asked about the history of Boho jewellery, and we’re always happy to chat about this as it’s fascinating! Essentially, the style goes back more than two hundred years, as a fashion which grew in popularity across Europe. It’s most usually associated with artists, writers and intellectuals, as well as others who favour a nomadic-type lifestyle.