Iron deficiency, which causes anaemia, is a huge problem for teenage girls. It’s often caused by the onset of the menstrual cycle which depletes the body’s iron stores. This can leave girls with a whole host of symptoms which really affect their everyday life. Those symptoms, according to the NHS website, include tiredness and lack […]
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Feb
Feb
We’re delighted to announce that we have won the LuxLife Award for Global Excellence. This is really a mark of how we are developing as a truly customer-centric company. From our stunning free gift wrapping to our website user journeys, our entire company is based around making it really easy for our customers to purchase […]
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Feb
Feb
If you’ve ever bought jewellery for yourself, you know the disappointment of the piece eventually turning your finger, wrist or neck green. After that happens, the ring, bracelet or necklace is basically unwearable. Plus, that green mark isn’t always easy to clean off! If you’re buying jewellery as a gift, I’m sure you want to […]
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Jan
Jan
She’s turning eighteen and you can’t see where the time has gone. This is a key milestone in her life: she can start drinking, take her driving test and she’ll probably be moving out sooner than you’d like! It’s important that you mark and truly celebrate this huge milestone. It’s a chance to celebrate the […]
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Jan
Jan
Between the ages of 13 and 19, teenage girls undergo lots of changes. They develop from being a girl to a woman which brings about lots of stressors. This can cause fluctuations in their mental health. Some key causes of poor mental health in teen girls include bullying, academic pressure, underlying conditions and being predisposed […]
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Jan
Jan
It’s her 16th birthday and I’m sure you’re already coming up with ideas on how to celebrate. Sixteen is bigger in America than it is in the UK, because teenagers can start learning how to drive. But alas, those American traditions have seeped into British culture too and now I’m sure your favourite teenager is […]
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Jan
Jan
Whether it was totally innocuous or totally traumatic, we all remember our first period. It’s an important milestone and a key part of growing up. Most people get their periods between ages 11 and 14 and it comes along with all those familiar symptoms: cramping, bloating, mood swings, tiredness and more. If you’re reading this, […]
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Jan
Jan
It’s your favourite teen girl’s birthday and, although you really care about her, you might be struggling to decide what to write in her birthday card! Here at Sparkle, we spend a lot of time hand writing messages which grandparents, godparents and parents add to gifts, so we are very well placed to recommend the […]
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Dec
Dec
If you’re looking to buy a piece of jewellery which will stand the test of time, you’re probably looking for something which doesn’t tarnish. Both gold and silver jewellery can tarnish, depending on what it’s made from. Tarnishing occurs when a metal is mixed with moisture and sulphur in the environment. It’s a chemical reaction […]
