Anchor Cufflinks
Anchors are both functional and symbolic. Instantly recognisable to even those with no connection to the sea and no maritime history, they appear on everything from body art to headstones....
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Anchor Cufflinks
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What Are Green Garnets?
The Garnet family of minerals encompass a wide range of fascinating and beautiful, varieties and colours. The colour most often used in jewellery is reddish-brown and these stones are often...
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Hallmarks From Around The World
Although the United Kingdom is the only country in the world where it is a legal requirement that items described as being made of silver, gold or platinum are hallmarked,...
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Resizing Vintage Engagement Rings
A vintage blue sapphire and diamond ring in 18t yellow goldResizing a vintage ring throws up its own challenges. This type of work should only be taken on by a...
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Making a 1.5ct Oval Diamond Engagement Ring
2022 was the year of the oval! Once thought of as old-fashioned, the oval diamond had a big year, and we couldn’t be happier! We were commissioned to make this...
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Ring Resizing FAQs
How much does it cost to have a ring resized?To have a ring resized down costs £85. If your ring needs to be plated, then this costs £25 on top...
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What is Pre Love Jewellery?
'Pre-love’ or ‘loved’ is an item of jewellery that has already been owned and loved by someone who has either passed it on or chosen to sell it.We have a...
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Which Rings Can Be Re-sized
If you are unsure whether your ring can be resized while you wait, then you can use the images below. If you see a ring that is similar to yours,...
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Can My Ring Be Resized?
Almost all rings can be resized but some will be more complicated and take longer to do than others.A solitaire ring with a plain shank.Ring Resizing While You WaitWe are...
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Wedding Band Re-sizing
8mm Wide 9ct white gold wedding ring re-sizing. If you have a ring that you would like to be resized, you can book an appointment. If your ring is too...
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Which Gemstones Are Good For Wedding Rings?
TLDRDiamonds are best for everyday wear, but sapphires and rubies are fine too. All other stones are too soft and will need to be replaced after a while.Sapphires come in...
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Make Your Own Wedding Rings Workshop FAQ
What do I need to wear?The only non-negotiable with clothing is closed shoes as we will be dealing with heavy objects and molten metal. Other than that, we recommend comfortable...
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Round vs Oval
Oval Diamonds vs Round DiamondsOval-shaped diamonds offer the same type of brilliance and sparkle that you get with a round cut diamond, but with a slightly different shape. In fact,...
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