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A blog by Christopher Evans featuring some useful knowledge about gemstones. Read the blog to learn about the latest jewellery trends, discover more about precious gemstones, and find out why we're so passionate about our craft.
Christopher Evans
3M ago
As we embrace the leap year of 2024, it brings with it a unique opportunity for breaking gender norms and challenging traditional proposal stereotypes. Traditionally, leap years have been known as the time when women can propose to their significant others, flipping the script on conventional expectations. This leap year, however, marks a more significant departure from the norm as we witness the surge in popularity of men’s engagement rings. Let’s explore this evolving trend, from breaking traditions to the latest styles, gemstones, and designs that are capturing hearts in 2024.
Breaking Trad ..read more
Christopher Evans
5M ago
Inherited jewellery often holds sentimental value beyond measure. These pieces of family history are infused with stories, memories, and love that span generations. Yet, as the years pass, these treasures may end up tucked away in a drawer, seldom seeing the light of day. If you’re someone who possesses heirloom jewellery that you’d like to breathe new life into, the good news is that you don’t have to leave them gathering dust any longer. At Christopher Evans Goldsmith and Jewellers, we offer bespoke services that allow you to create unique, personalised pieces while incorporating your inheri ..read more
Christopher Evans
10M ago
Picking the right piece of jewellery can be a tall order when there are so many different options to choose from. Whether you are looking for that special something to wear for an upcoming occasion or buying a gift for a loved one, you might be torn over whether to purchase a piece that’s ready to wear or something custom-made.
That’s where we’ve got you covered! In this blog, we’ll take a look at the differences between custom-made and ready-to-wear jewellery, from value and quality to personal style, so you have everything you need to make the right decision.
Value
You might assume that pur ..read more
Christopher Evans
11M ago
There is a unique joy in wearing jewellery that carries a history, having brought pleasure and elegance to previous wearers. Vintage pieces not only evoke a sense of nostalgia, but they also transport us to different times and cultures.
In this blog, we’ll take you through some of the prominent eras in history where jewellery was known for its distinct form and style.
Georgian Jewellery (extravagance personified)
Georgian jewellery represents an exquisite era of craftsmanship and elegance, named after the reigns of the four King Georges of England (1714-1830). This period is characterised by a ..read more
Christopher Evans
1y ago
Get inspired with our roundup of engagement ring trends for 2023 and, if you want to talk through any ideas in more detail, give us a call!
Cluster rings
Symmetry isn’t everything, as proven by the growing trend for ‘cluster rings’, which give you the freedom to design something totally one-of-a-kind. They have come about from the recent ‘toi et moi’ ring trend sported by the likes of Ariana Grande, Megan Fox and Emily Ratajkowski. Where ‘toi et moi’ rings each have two feature stones that represent the connection between two people, cluster rings can feature 3 stones (or even more) so you’ve ..read more
Christopher Evans
1y ago
A lovely customer of ours popped in the other day to get the claws on her ring checked, as it was catching on her clothes… and it was lucky she did! Four of the six claws on her ring had disappeared, and the remaining two were so paper-thin they were barely holding on to her diamond.
Here’s what the ring looked like when it was brought in:
Can you see how loose the stone had become? Only magnification showed us just how precarious the diamond was. We were so relieved to be able to repair the claws and secure our customer’s diamond in place before the unthinkable happened and it fell out ..read more
Christopher Evans
1y ago
A lovely customer of ours popped in the other day to get the claws on her ring checked, as it was catching on her clothes… and it was lucky she did! Four of the six claws on her ring had disappeared, and the remaining two were so paper-thin they were barely holding on to her diamond.
Here’s what the ring looked like when it was brought in:
Can you see how loose the stone had become? Only magnification showed us just how precarious the diamond was. We were so relieved to be able to repair the claws and secure our customer’s diamond in place before the unthinkable happened and it fell out ..read more
Christopher Evans
2y ago
According to Vogue, personalised jewellery is one of this year’s most popular jewellery trends – making a gift even more meaningful.
We think that birthstones are a brilliant way of adding a personal touch to any jewellery piece. You could even incorporate multiple birthstones into one design to symbolise loved ones or your children’s birthdays.
So let’s take a closer look at each month’s beautiful birthstones!
Birthstones
January: garnet
February: amethyst
March: aquamarine
April: diamond
May: emerald
June: alexandrite, pearl & moonstone
July: ruby
August: peridot, spine ..read more
Christopher Evans
2y ago
When talking about diamonds, some people believe that the bigger the number, the better the stone. But diamonds (like other precious stones) are actually measured against the four C’s: Carat, Colour, Clarity and Cut. A large diamond could have a high carat weight, but low colour and clarity score, for example, which would seriously impact its value.
So if you’re thinking about buying a diamond or designing an engagement ring, read this simple guide to the four C’s then give our friendly team a call!
Carat
Carat is a unit of measurement. With gold, the carat value refers to its p ..read more
Christopher Evans
3y ago
When it comes to choosing a ring, it’s not all about the gemstones! An important part of your ring’s style will come from the setting itself – it can make a huge difference to the look and feel of your ring. Different settings can make a ring feel more modern, more traditional or more delicate… it can be quite daunting to decide!
So we’ve put together a simple guide to help you choose the perfect ring setting style for you or your partner.
Claw (it’s all about the stone)
This classic setting is all about projecting the focus of the eye to your stone, letting it sparkle ..read more