Month: December 2017

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Bespoke rings Diamond engagement rings

Choosing unusual engagement rings

Choosing unusual engagement rings  will likely be one of the most important purchases of your life, it’s something that you or your special someone will wear forever, so it needs to be just right. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed with all the choice, but fear not, designing and making bespoke jewellery is our THING, and we can accommodate whatever budget or design you have in mind. We pride ourselves in stunning design and excellent craftsmanship.

We have a range of unique unusual engagement ring samples to inspire you.

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To get your idea’s flowing, have a look at some more of our designs here.

Whether it’s going to be a surprise, or a joint decision, it’s important that you feel comfortable and well informed to make the right decision for you and your partner, and we’re here to help. Booking an appointment with one of our designers could be a great way for you to start off the process.

Call 01273 846338 for an appointment with our designer Rebecca Smith

There are no end of possibilities when it comes to engagement rings. From the stones, to the metal, to the style, everything is possible and there is no right and wrong, it’s all about creating something special and unique for you. In our design area we can show you some of our example designs and stone options, we can even make-up silver models of your ideas, allowing you to try things out before settling on a design.

If you already have a family ring that holds sentimental value but could do with a little updating, we’re more than happy to work with that, likewise if you have any unwanted jewellery that we could incorporate into your design, we welcome you to bring it all along!

Once your bespoke design has been decided upon, it will become a reality when we hand-make it in our on-site workshop, which we encourage you to have a tour of.

Bespoke Unusual Engagement Rings Made To Order. What’s your style?

The rings below have each been designed to uniquely express the wearers taste. The one thing they have in common is the exceptionally high quality design and use of materials available from Pruden and Smith. We listen for who you and your partner are so that each piece of jewellery is as diverse as our valued clients.

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Engraved Gifts fashion jewellery Signet rings

The Signet Ring: You Don’t Have To Be an Aristocrat To Wear One

The Signet Ring is Back in Fashion!

Once known as the ‘gentleman’s ring’, the Signet Ring has made a comeback in fashion! Centuries ago, this engraved ring would feature a family crest or coat of arms and be used to seal letters. Thus, authenticity was easy to determine. Now, however, the signet ring has made somewhat of a comeback. Last year, the comeback was given true credibility when Alessandro Michele, Creative Director for Gucci, littered the runways with rings throughout fashion shows last year.

If you’re thinking about buying any new jewellery this autumn, whether it be a treat for yourself or a gift you should consider a signet ring. At this stage, we wanted to share some knowledge about these beautiful rings:

Signet Ring

Would you like to feel like an ancient Egyptian pharaoh?

The name ‘signet’ actually means ‘to seal’, which has very much been the main use of this ring. In fact, the earliest signet rings can be traced back to ancient Egypt, over 4,000 years ago. The pharaohs and certain senior officials would use the ring to seal business transactions.

Signet Ring

The signet ring was once considered more authentic than a signature!

Originally, signet rings featured raised decorations and lettering. However, following the development of sealing wax, the designs were then imprinted into the ring. In the thirteenth century, these rings were very expensive in the UK and so families would possess a single ring. It would be passed down from father to son. Would you start a tradition and pass yours down to the next generation?

Signet Ring

You don’t have to have a family coat of arms to wear your own signet ring.

Today, the signet ring is very much back in fashion. Just one look at the hands of a runway model and it’s obvious, but what if you don’t have a family coat of arms? Going back to ancient Egyptian times again, a lot of the engraving on their rings would feature symbols. The beetle would symbolise the sun, for example. Do you have an affinity with a particular animal or element?

Signet Ring

Immortalise your connection with that special someone with an engraved signet.

One final idea if you are looking to purchase a signet ring as a gift for somebody: We can integrate birthstones and engrave initials into signet rings. If you have a message for your loved one, we can immortalise it into a signet ring so they can be reminded of it whenever they want.

If you feel like having your own personalised signet ring, please contact us via the link below. We take great pride in bringing people’s visions to life. Just remember that men wear the ring on the ring finger of their left hand and women wear it on the pinkie finger of their non-dominant hand. Browse our signet rings here.

Contact Us: https://prelive.prudenandsmith.com/information/contact-us/

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Eternity rings

A Handmade Eternity Ring for Christmas

A handmade eternity ring is a band of gold or platinum with a ring of precious stones or diamonds around it’s circumference. They symbolize eternal life, eternal love, the cycle of life and eternity. With this in mind, they are given between couples to symbolize their never ending love at a significant moment in their relationship, often on an anniversary or on the birth of a child. The eternity ring is usually worn on the same finger as the engagement ring and wedding ring, below the wedding ring or on the opposite hand ring finger if you like larger rings. If you have a collection of unworn inherited jewellery an alternate meaning for your eternity ring can be to represent your the members of your family, past present and future.

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A handmade eternity ring will uniquely express your style. If you’re wearing your eternity ring on it’s own you can really go to town with a lavish amount of multi coloured gemstones and diamonds. Be inspired by anything from the Roman Art to Pop Art. If you want to wear your eternity ring on the same finger as your wedding ring and engagement ring it can be shaped to fit around your existing ring or designed to match.

 

 

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Unique bespoke handmade eternity rings make an exquisite birthday, anniversary or Christmas gift. We specialize in listening to exactly what criteria you would like to include in your commission and creating a unique design just for you. Take a look at previous commissions here and start creating your perfect ring.

Computer generated eternity rings

Break the mold by taking advantage of our computer design service to envision the variations possible on your handmade contemporary ring. Phone for a design appointment with our designer today. Read more about our design and redesign service here. Remember to bring in your existing rings and any scrap precious metals or jewellery of sentimental value for valuation and a free assessment.