Jewellery Using Unusual Gemstones By prudenandsmith on 6th December 2019 in Gemstone jewellery Every January I am lucky to spend time with our Gem Cutter in Jaipur, India choosing rough stone and cutting it into new designs for our Jewellery Using Unusual Gemstones. This year I came across Ruby Zoisite, a vibrant bright green and red to pink gemstone with spotted or striped inclusions. Its one of the […] Continue Reading 0
Aquamarine in Jewellery By prudenandsmith on 3rd August 2019 in Aquamarine jewellery, Birth Stones Aquamarine in Jewellery is extremely versatile. The colour of an aquamarine tends to vary along the blue-green colour spectrum. Like emerald, aquamarine is a colour variety of the mineral beryl. The majority of aquamarines are of light blue colour, but the most expensive and coveted aquamarines are dark blue. Most aquamarine has a greenish blue […] Continue Reading
Unusual baroque pearls for Summer By prudenandsmith on 29th June 2019 in fashion jewellery, Pearl jewellery Our new designer collection of Unusual baroque pearls for Summer is now strung and ready to go. This year as well as a traditional sixteen inch length we have made a selection of 32 inch opera necklaces that can be worn long or wrapped twice round the neck. New on the market are these intriging […] Continue Reading
Which white precious metal? By prudenandsmith on 2nd June 2019 in Gold Jewellery, platinum jewellery Which white precious metal should you choose for your jewellery? In the high street all white gold, platinum and palladium rings are rhodium plated to make them look the same colour in the display widow. However rhodium plating is a temporary finish and especially on rings where they rub against things daily, it will wear […] Continue Reading
Creative Eternity Rings By prudenandsmith on 13th May 2019 in Eternity rings There are many starting points to beginning the process of designing our Creative eternity rings. One of our recent favorites is this 18ct yellow gold and old cut diamond eternity ring. The diamonds themselves inspired the piece. They were unset from a clients old jewellery. As they were being removed from metalwork that was designed […] Continue Reading
Square Cut Diamond Rings Princess Emerald Cuts By prudenandsmith on 11th April 2019 in Diamond jewellery, Diamonds Square Cut Diamond Rings Princess Emerald Cuts are hitting the headlines this week with the largest square diamond in the world unveiled by Graff Diamonds of London. The massive square emerald cut diamond weighs in at 302.37 cts. It was cut from the rough diamond named Lesedi La Rona. The Lesedi La Rona which translates […] Continue Reading
Spring Wedding Engagement Rings A Riot of Colour Sussex By prudenandsmith on 6th April 2019 in Engagement rings, Seasonal Jewellery, Wedding rings Our new Spring Wedding Engagement Rings collection is causing a A Riot of Colour in our Sussex jewellery store. Vibrant green peridot the colour of new growth. Subtle pinks, peaches and yellows of matt gold, the newly popular rose gold; unusual pinkish brown gemstones and diamonds like cherry blossom on a sunny crisp day. […] Continue Reading
Redesign old jewellery By prudenandsmith on 23rd March 2019 in Recycled Jewellery, Repairs and restoration There are many reasons for redesigning your old jewellery. It may hold sentimental memories of loved ones or events. It’s ethical as no more stones or metals have to be mined. It saves you money. It doesn’t matter what condition it is in. Stones can be re-polished, old metal can be melted down and milled […] Continue Reading
Stone Cutting Jaipur By prudenandsmith on 1st March 2019 in Gemstone jewellery Stone Cutting Jaipur Every January I am lucky enough to make an annual trip out to India where I source, design and cut gemstones for our coming years collection in the fascinating city of Jaipur. Jaipur’s stone cutting tradition harks back to the early 18th century when the ruling Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II founded the city […] Continue Reading
Vintage Jewellery By prudenandsmith on 16th February 2019 in Bespoke rings, Engagement rings, Eternity rings Get Vintage! The Latest Trend in Jewellery Design. Book a design appointment today Vintage jewellery is making a come back in a big way. Often characterised by a beaded edge to the setting edge of the stone surround on a ring, pendant or earrings. It gives a feeling of the old style opulence of the […] Continue Reading
