Client Commission Case Study A musical story – 60th Wedding Anniversary of Bespoke Commission with Diamond I was approached by one of my clients early summer this year and was asked if I would be interested in creating a 60th Wedding Anniversary present for her mother. I thought about this opportunity and to be honest, this would […]
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The eternity ring – how do I choose the ideal ring? It happens sooner or later, you are happily ensconced in a relationship with your partner and you want to profess your love and commitment by gifting an eternity ring. With so much choice at online stores and jewellery retailers, how do I choose the
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Hallmarking can be traced back to the 13th century where Edward 1 decreed a new law that “no piece of silver should depart from a worker’s hands until assayed and marked with a leopard’s head”. To clarify this law today 800 years hence, is to state, that any noble metal that is un-hallmarked can not be
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This is a typical question I have to address with him when it comes to designing a ring for her as finger sizing is very important because if a ring size is too big or too small, ring will either slide round, slip off or will feel tight and uncomfortable to wear. The solution is
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Seal engraving originated back to the Old Testament, when wax from a lit candle was dripped onto a flap closing a document which was then stamped with an inscribed stem called a seal. Seals were literally used to seal deals and communicate rank and status. A gold signet ring or fob signet for ladies became
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A client contacted me to view several items of tired diamond and gemset jewellery she had not worn for ages with a brief to refresh into new contemporary mounts so she could enjoy wearing them again. When we met, of all the jewellery viewed one piece stood out above all items. It was a significant
I would like to recommend some further gift ideas for both Him And Her. Let’s start off with Her. Gifting A Diamond for Her Gifting a diamond or gemstone for your partner has never been so popular with recent clients, all of whom still want to add the element of surprise and pleasure to the
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Do you have diamonds, gemstones and old vintage jewellery gathering dust in your jewellery box? If you do, why not sort them out and let me have a look at them and I can redesign vintage jewellery and will come up with some design ideas for you. Damaged diamonds and gemstones can be unset, recut, re-polished and
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When did you last value your jewellery? Is it properly insured? You will doubtless have purchased jewellery for either bridal wear, a commitment piece to celebrate a milestone, a lifestyle purchase for occasional wear or may have some jewellery bequeathed by a close relative. I am sure you really love wearing your engagement and matching
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Love your jewellery! How poor cleaning and a lack of care can lead to ruin! I have seen rings deformed owing to dumbbell training in the gym and precious metals and gemstones damaged due to heavy housework and gardening in my time as a jewellery expert! A topical issue at the moment, especially with the
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