Jewellery
Borrowing the Queen’s jewellery
When Prince William married Kate, she was allowed to borrow one of the Queen’s more low-key diamond tiaras and it looked simply beautiful. That particular piece had a lot of sentimental history in the family, as King George bought it from Cartier as a gift for the Queen Mother, who gave eventually it to the then Princess Elizabeth as an 18th birthday present… Kate must get on well with the Queen to be allowed to wear something with so much soul, let alone the obvious value!
Engagement Rings
Subtle sparkle….
There are so many options to look at, so today I am focusing on some of our newer pieces in our ready to wear collection which showcase delicate bands and delicate stones for a lovely subtle sparkle…
Eternity Rings
Princess cut diamonds
The Princess cut is the second most popular cut shape for diamonds, next to a round brilliant.
The princess cut is either a square or rectangular shape and the side-on shape is similar to an inverted pyramid with four beveled sides.
The princess cut diamond’s were gradually developed over many years. The Dutchman who developed this particular cut was called Joseph Princess.
Wedding Rings
Platinum: The Perfect Choice for your Wedding Jewellery
Platinum has certainly taken its place as one of the popular options for engagement rings, wedding rings and eternity rings. Today the UK is the largest consumer of platinum in Europe and the fourth largest in the world! But what is it about this precious metal that makes it stand out from the crowd, and why should you be choosing it for your wedding jewellery?
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Subtle sparkle….
There are so many options to look at, so today I am focusing on some of our newer pieces in our ready to wear collection which showcase delicate bands and delicate stones for a lovely subtle sparkle…
Borrowing the Queen’s jewellery
When Prince William married Kate, she was allowed to borrow one of the Queen’s more low-key diamond tiaras and it looked simply beautiful. That particular piece had a lot of sentimental history in the family, as King George bought it from Cartier as a gift for the Queen Mother, who gave eventually it to the then Princess Elizabeth as an 18th birthday present… Kate must get on well with the Queen to be allowed to wear something with so much soul, let alone the obvious value!
Where to Begin?
The wonderful advantage of commissioning a bespoke engagement ring at Harriet Kelsall Jewellery Design is the opportunity to have your own inspiration and ideas transformed into a very individual and personal piece. Having a consultation with one of our designers to chat through the various options for an engagement ring commission is the best way to get your ideas flowing and before you know it the perfect design will emerge!
Transforming Jewellery
I love jewellery that can transform itself. By this I mean that I am intrigued how one piece of jewellery’s identity can change dramatically purely by how it is worn, or even by what other pieces it is worn with. This thought struck me whilst watching a programme on all of the wonderful jewellery Elizabeth Taylor collected throughout her lifetime; the ‘Taylor-Burton Diamond’ in particular was one of the many pieces that really stood out to me. Not only is this stunning pear cut diamond a whopping 69.42 carats, it can also transform from a stunning diamond ring, to an impressive diamond pendant!
A day at the assay office
The grand hall is so colourful with paintings and work of arts on the ceiling; it looks like the place is made out of gold.
To start the day off we had a brilliant talk about the building; I was astonished by how many times it had been burnt down and rebuilt. We learnt about the history of hallmarking and why we have it and what is it, it is an offence for any person in the course of trade or business to
The Garnet Family: Part Three
Garnet is a lovely red gemstone which so often gets used in dress jewellery but sadly gets forgotten when it comes to engagement rings, wedding rings and eternity rings
Hallmarking History: The Duty Mark and Your Jewellery
Hallmarks have developed and changed over time and can be a fascinating tell tale sign of the unique history a piece of jewellery has. This article takes a look at one of the intriguing marks that you may see when looking at old engagement rings and wedding rings.
Diamond Grading Techniques and your Engagement Ring and Wedding Rings, Part Two
At Harriet Kelsall jewellery Design ltd. we regularly source diamonds which are IGI and GIA certified. Today there is a growing awareness concerning the traceability and certification of gemstones, many high street jewellers are providing such services and it is important to ensure customers feel reassured about the product they are choosing to purchase.
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Subtle sparkle….
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Borrowing the Queen’s jewellery
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Where to Begin?
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Transforming Jewellery
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A day at the assay office
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January Gemorie:
If ever, i would want the brilliant cut diamond. As you said it bring more spark -
January Gemorie:
wow! i would definitely like a color changing sapphire, like the gemstone jewelr -
sarah:
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sarah:
I love this ring, do you know where it is from?
