Promise Rings Handmade Haywards Heath

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Commissioning a Bespoke Jewellery Gift

By prudenandsmith on 15th December 2018 in Bespoke, Bespoke jewellery, Christmas gifts, Jewellery

Commissioning a bespoke unusual piece of jewellery that is personal to you or your loved ones is a very special gift. Our professional jewellery designers work closely with you to create a tailor made piece. Whether it is a platinum and diamond engagement ring, an 18ct gold wedding ring, ruby earrings for yourself or a […]