In sintesi, coloured gemstones are beautiful alternatives to diamonds and have their own charm, so it is no wonder than this new trend is gathering speed. The rise in demand for colour in engagement rings and other jewellery can only mean more opportunity within their designs; this allows us to perfectly tell our customer’s […]
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Many of our emerald loving customers choose tourmaline or green sapphires, which have their own olive-teal hues varying from a pale to a vibrant saturated colour. Purple sapphire is a stunning alternative to amethyst, which can scuff and mark over time, whereas a sapphire will wear less easily. Amethyst often looks glassy and can […]
The issues behind mining, sourcing and selling coloured stones are ethically complex, and this is not something we can ignore. An increasing number of stones we work with come from small-scale mines, which directly trade with our suppliers. Many of our coloured gemstones come from people who regularly visit mine sites and are involved […]
Coloured gemstones have unique crystal structures that lend themselves towards certain styles much sort after in bespoke engagement rings. Tourmaline is one example of a gemstone that is so distinctive it is made for designs with an Art Deco inspiration. These crystals grow in long finger-like formations, which are typically cut into baguette and […]
Gemstones have a natural tendency to show within their appearance a lot about the conditions in which they were formed, in many instances having unique properties which are suggestive of where they were formed and mined. While some gemstones’ provenance can be more difficult to source they are still a beautiful way to express […]
Over the last few years there has been an increasing shift in the bespoke engagement ring market moving away from the classic diamond solitaire towards a new era of the colour-loving customer, who wants something that little bit different at the heart of their ring. As designers we have increasing numbers of conversations about […]
You may have seen in the news that the price of palladium has been consistently going up in the last few years, and even more so in recent weeks. We thought this would be a good time to tell you a little more about the metal, why this rise in cost is important and […]
You may have seen in the news that the price of palladium has been consistently going up in the last few years, and even more so in recent weeks. We thought this would be a good time to tell you a little more about the metal, why this rise in cost is important and […]
Use a very, very soft brush. I favour a sable paint brush or a soft cosmetics brush, but you can use an old mascara brush or even a super-soft baby’s toothbrush. Don’t use an adult toothbrush as the bristles are much too hard and abrasive and can cause damage. There is an old wives’ […]
Before you wash your hands with a ring left on or wash your ring yourself, you must first carefully check that all of the gemstones are secure and that nothing is moving. Also check that none of the metal is catching – in case a claw is coming loose. If you notice anything is […]