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Rose Cut Diamond Jewellery

Rose Cut Diamond Jewellery

Rose cut diamond jewellery has risen in popularity over the last few years. They are prized for their understated charm that is both feminine and unusual. Their flat shape gives them a larger surface area. This means that, not only can you often have a larger diamond for your budget, you can also use them in flatter designs that sit snugly against the finger. Both pretty and practical!

What is rose cut diamond jewellery?

Rose cut diamonds are cut by hand with a flat base and most commonly 24 triangular facets on a gently domed top. The name comes from the arrangements of the facets which is said to resemble the overlapping petals of a rose bud. This antique diamond cut originated in the 1500’s and became particularly fashionable in the Georgian and Victorian eras. The large, wide facets are designed to catch the light in the low light conditions of candlelight. 

With the invention of modern cutting techniques rose cut diamonds fell out of favour. By contrast to the 24 facets of a rose cut, the modern round brilliant cut has 57-58 facets. Whilst a rose cut will sparkle due to the light reflecting on the surface facets of the stone, brilliant cuts reflect light internally as well. An ‘ideal cut’ brilliant diamond has the perfect arrangement of facets for light to enter the stone, be internally reflected and exit the stone through the table (top surface). This is what causes the diamond to sparkle or ‘shine’.

In addition to the traditional single rose cut with a flat base, rose cut diamonds can also be faceted underneath. This is known as a double rose cut diamond. Rose cuts also aren’t necessarily round. Antique diamond are often not perfectly round due to being hand-cut. Modern rose cut diamonds are often deliberately cut in unusual irregular shapes to maximise their uniqueness. These are the stones that we love to work with.

Their hand-cut uniqueness gives each rose cut diamond its own character. This organic charm, coupled with their flatter shape, makes them perfect for our rough diamond collection. Each setting in our rough collection is individually handmade to fit the stone. This makes each ring one of a kind!

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Design Your Own Engagement Ring

There are now many website offering a service where you can design your own engagement ring. Mostly this involves picking a diamond at the price you want to pay and then selecting from a limited number of precast metalwork shanks in the metal of your choice and having the diamond mounted in it. At Pruden and Smith the process is a little different as we start with the design of the ring and then select the materials to best reflect what you are trying to achieve “the ring that your fiancee will love designed especially for them”.

A design appointment is free of charge

Book a design appointment with one of our designers Rebecca Smith or Suzy Dunford-Gent.

What to think about and bring to your design appointment

What jewellery does your fiancee wear all the time?

What jewellery do they comment on or covet?

Whats their jewellery style? Vintage, classic, modern, fine, chunky, organic, geometric, colourful, art deco.

What colour metal do they like?

Take a look on our website or search in google images and pick out the rings that come closest to how you imagine you would like your ring to look.

An idea of your budget to the nearest £500

During your engagement ring appointment

We will do some sketches putting together all these requirements to come up with ring that truly reflects your finances style and agree a budget for the ring. We will often also look at diamond samples and the colour of different metals and gemstones so that you know exactly what you are buying. For example: did you know that most rings bought on the High St are rhodium plated which masks the true colour of the metal? This is temporary and can be worrying as the metal begins to change colour as the plating wears off if you were not aware of it.

 

After your appointment

Sometimes during the design appointment we are not able to get to the point where you feel you can order, perhaps you want time to think about what was discussed. In this case we will make a computer render in colour for you or order in different gemstones and diamonds for you to make your final selection. In some cases we will make the ring up in silver and cubic zirconia, especially if the ring is very different from anything in our current collection.

From computer render to handmade finished ring, see more https://prelive.prudenandsmith.com/shop/rings/engagement-rings/

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Giving the go ahead

Once a design has been decided upon then a 50% deposit is payable with the balance due on collection. We will agree your delivery date at the time your deposit is placed. Please remember to give as much time as possible as handmade rings require a little time for materials to be ordered, to be made up, to go a way to be hallmarked and then to be set and possibly engraved. 4 weeks is the ideal minimum time for this, though we can push things through faster if required.

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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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Unusual Fashionable Jewellery Designs for 2017

Just about to hit our website are these unusual fashionable jewellery designs for 2017. Featuring aquamarines, sapphires, diamonds white and rose gold. All trending jewellery looks for this years classic wedding jewellery. This years range of engagement rings will focus on sapphire and diamond.

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Rose gold and silver cuff bangle                           Aquamarine shoulder ring in platinum            Aquamarine and Diamond Moi et Toi ring

 

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Long awaited platinum twist earstuds to match the flat twist engagement ring. Perfect for that surprise wedding day gift.

From our contemporary deco range a stunning 2.5ct platinum and princess cut diamond ring.

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Ever popular our rough cut diamonds and gemstones set in silver and 18ct yellow gold with a hammered or reticulated finish.

Pictured here is a 1ct diamond set with six champagne rough diamonds. A blue topaz and silver ring. A platinum wedding band with 18ct yellow gold edging.

You’ll find many more New Unusual Fashionable Jewellery Designs appearing on the website in the next few months. Sign up to our newsletter to see them as they launch.

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Diamond Myths Exposed!

There are many myths out there about diamonds. To dispel them, we are happy to share with you some professional truths!

  • ‘Carat’ only refers to weight: 1ct=0.2gm. For example, these earrings of ours have a total carat weight of 2ct which is equal to 0.4gms.Moi Et Toi Diamond Earrings 2ct
  • The ‘sparkle’comes from light entering the top (‘table’) and bouncing or refracting out again, NOT from the back or sides. This is one reason why we favour ‘rub-over’ settings such as this ring:

 

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  • There is no real point in having an internally flawless or colourless diamond. Only the most discerning professional eye can distinguish these from  ‘G’ colour with very small inclusions (‘VVS’)
  • Work out your budget. Contrary to popular belief your fiancee would not wish you to suffer hardship! The rule about 3 times your monthly salary is a pretty good one.
  • Divide out design from value. We pride ourselves on our strong designs. So often we see very expensive diamonds set in awful settings. The ‘metal-work’ is only likely to be £1-£2K and you can trust us to set your stones in real beauty. See how to commission HERE
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Engagement rings…

The perfect engagement ring; made easy here at Pruden and Smith

We know how stressful finding it can be trying to find the perfect engagement ring is. So here at Pruden and Smith we make it easy and stress free for you. We give you the chance to come in and sit down with one of our expert designers. You can work with them to design a bespoke engagement ring exactly to your requirements. We make sure that your engagement ring is made to the highest standard because all of our products are handmade here at our workshop in Ditchling.

How to book?

To book an appointment with our designers give us a call on: 01273 846338.

For more information follow this link to our contact us page on our website:

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

Top picks of our engagement rings,

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Left: Pave set engagement ring                       Right: Princess cut diamond engagement ring

10% Off your wedding rings

As an engagement ring is often bought without a fitting, one resize is free if required. With every engagement ring purchased we offer 10% off your perfectly fitted wedding rings to ensure you get a flawless and matching finish to all the rings.

For more products, browse our website or come into our gallery in Ditchling. You can find more information on For more  our ‘contact us‘ page

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Make sure that you are following us on our social media pages to stay with up-to-date with our new designs, products, and events:

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Rough Stone Jewellery

Rough stone jewellery is growing in popularity, we are certainly increasing selling products with rough cut diamonds in them. Diamonds are the hardest substance known to man and takes it’s name from the ancient Greek word “adamas” meaning the “unconquerable”. So, if you think a rough cut diamond won’t be as strong – think again! Rough cut diamond rings are seeming to be a new and unusual choice. A rough cut diamond is cheaper to purchase than a specified cut diamond. Often the design of a rough cut diamond will enhance the beauty of the imperfect stone. For example, a rough stone looks beautiful with a rough hammered finish metal. Examples of our rough diamond products are pictured below.

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(from left) Rough diamond cluster pendant £332, Rough diamond stacking ring set £1310

It’s not just diamonds that look great in a rough cut finish, but Ruby and Lapis Lazuli also share the quality of looking perfectly imperfect…

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(from left) Rough cut Ruby in 18ct gold setting £150, Rough cut lapis lazuli in 18ct gold setting £240

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Platinum Engagement Rings – New Stock

Engagement Ring Flat Twist 0.5ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond

At Pruden and Smith jewellers in East Sussex we have been busy! Phew, it’s lucky it’s nearly Christmas – we have been so busy designing and creating new jewellery designs for platinum engagement rings, using only top quality diamonds and where the designs are more unusual we have been ensuring there is a stunning wedding ring to match.

Take a look at our pick of the week!

The first of our platinum engagement rings we want to showcase is the really quite lovely round brilliant cut diamond platinum engagement ring.

The platinum has been designed to twist around the beautiful 0.5ct diamond, making it a beautiful and unusual style for an engagement ring, with a clear cut diamond to enhance the simplicity of this engagement ring.

Or perhaps you would like one of our highly glossed and princess cut diamond platinum engagement rings with fitted wedding band? We have polished the platinum so it is almost as shiny as the beautiful diamond itself!

Then we have taken the wedding ring and fitted it exactly to the engagement ring. This makes an incredible set to own, but don’t worry, if you would like a wedding ring for your partner to complement this set then we can provide that as well!

From the range we have recently created, we had to chat about another of our princess cut diamond platinum engagement rings. This is a real favourite, with a 0.5ct  diamond and is another twisted platinum engagement ring.

We have created a few different designs as these are proving really popular! we also have many wedding rings that complement these engagement rings – so don’t worry about choosing an unusual style.

Take a look through some of our other platinum engagement rings – we have plenty for you to look at, some have been designed using old diamonds, which is something we love to do. Some have been commissioned specially, but many are just designs that we love!

Please give us a call if you would like to make an enquiry – 01273 846338. We look forward to hearing from you…

 

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Unique Handmade Engagement Rings

With Christmas fast approaching, we have spent a lot of time creating some stunning new styles for unique handmade engagement rings. We think you will be impressed with some of the new and slightly unusual designs we have come up with – taking into account style, creativity and feedback from you, our customers!

Jewellery does tend to be cyclical and we are fully aware of what is current and what is regularly requested from our customers. We all love to have something unique and individual and there is nothing more important to someone than one of our handmade engagement rings – they make such a statement to anyone and a newly engaged bride will be showing this new addition to everyone who is interested!

We create many different styles of ring, from the classic solitaire to something a bit more out there – we also spend a lot of time with jewellery commissions, if that is what you would like.

So please give us a call on 01273 846338, or why not pop into our workshop in Ditchling, near Brighton. If you are further afield, then make a day of it and come down to the coast and spend the day in Brighton. Take the time to enjoy the Sussex countryside at the same time as looking at handmade engagement rings!

We look forward to hearing from you …

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Unusual Engagement Rings

At Pruden and Smith, we are really proud of all the designs of jewellery. We take real care to listen to what you, our customers want, and then take a variation on a theme – we love the unusual engagement rings we design and create – it is really wonderful to match an engagement ring with a customer and we take great care to ensure you are 100% happy with your style of ring, the jewels you have chosen and the precious metal it sits in.

Now is the time many nervous men will be getting down on one and asking that all important question. Hopefully it is a positive response and we just love to be involved in the start of a blossoming and exciting future for each couple.

We understand that your engagement ring will need to suit you – it needs to fit well on your finger and look really great! So we have put together a few designs that we think are just a little bit unusual. Many of our customers are from Brighton and so have the same expectations and ideas as the customers we have who come down from London. The pressure is therefore on to constantly create new designs, unusual engagement rings, eternity rings and dress rings.

We would love to welcome you into our workshop in Ditchling to hear your views on our unusual engagement rings. Or you can always give us a call on 01273 846338.

We look forward to seeing you very soon….