The David Law Blog
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Custom Made versus Bespoke Jewellery?
WHATS THE DIFFERENCE Bespoke and custom made are often used when talking or writing about personalised engagement rings and jewellery. However, there is a massive difference between the two terms. If you are looking for a unique ring or piece of jewellery its is worth knowing what the difference is. So I will try to explain … BESPOKE Bespoke jewellery…
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Hatton Garden Jewellery
A Brief History Hatton Garden is most famous as London's jewellery quarter and the centre of the UK diamond industry. Spreading out from its ancient centre in nearby Clerkenwell in the 19th century it grew to over 300 businesses and over 55 shops, although as I write the amount of jewellery business are now shrinking as the largest of these…
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Shopping habits are changing
Shopping habits are changing, and that's a fact, however watching the news and reading social media and newspapers you would think that this was a new story. However, there has been a general shift in how people have been shopping over the past ten years, and probably the only difference now is some of the largest high street retailers in…
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The demise of palladium jewellery
The history of palladium Palladium was first described in 1803 by William Hyde Wollaston, but has only come to the forefront in bespoke jewellery design and manufacture since July 2009 when the United Kingdom Hallmarking Act was amended to include it which was an extremely rare event. As palladium became only the fourth precious metal in the 700-year history of hallmarking in…
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Ruby is the July Birthstone
The July birthstone is the Ruby, a beautiful stone that represents love, passion, courage and emotion, and it's believed wearing an elegant red ruby bestowed good fortune on its owner. The ruby gem has been the prized possession of Kings, Queens and Emperors throughout the ages and is considered the premier and most valued gemstone. The brightest and most…
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Make your own engagement ring
Make your own engagement ring There can be many reasons why you might decide to make your own engagement ring; You want to propose to the love of your life with a ring as unique as her You can’t find the exact ring you are looking for You want to influence the design of your ring So how do you…
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June Birthstone
What is the June Birthstone? Unlike many other months, if you are born in June, you are lucky enough to have three stones associated with your birthday with the June birthstone being, pearls alexandrite, and moonstone Pearls Pearls are officially the world’s oldest gemstone, and unlike most gems that are found deep into the ground, pearls are unique as they…
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It’s Official De Beers
De Beers the world’s largest natural diamond producer is now manufacturing machine-made diamonds through an offshoot Company Element Six. Up to now Element Six had been a world leader in diamond synthesis for industrial purposes only, but they have now moved into producing lab-grown diamonds for the De Beers jewellery division. De Beers has officially launched a new range of jewellery…
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Lab-grown diamonds
There are many Companies around the world successfully producing lab-grown diamonds, with prices 15-20% less expensive than a natural stone of the same size. But is that enough to make you buy one? Buying a natural diamond is an emotional purchase and since the 1940’s and De Beers highly successful marketing campaign “A diamond is forever” has been the preferred…
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Engagement Rings Hatton Garden
Engagement rings Hatton Garden the home of the diamond engagement ring. Are you looking to buy an engagement ring in the worlds most famous jewellery street Hatton Garden? Are you looking for a bespoke engagement ring? Are you looking to do a deal? Looking to buy a loose diamond or gemstone? Want to sell your old jewellery or watches? If…
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