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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:

 

Engagement ring set, Wedding & Eternity Fitted Platinum Inverse Spiky Rings

  • 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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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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Jewellers in East Sussex

Here at Pruden and Smith we pride ourselves in our local Sussex connections. We are a Jeweller in East Sussex, covering the whole of the UK with our online shop.

Pruden and Smith jewellery shop in the snowOld black and white photo of where our gallery is now situated

Anton’s grandfather Dunstan Pruden was the silversmith in the Eric Gill-founded Guild of St. Joseph & Dominic on Ditchling common
“ Men rich in virtue studying beautifulness living in peace in their houses”
and though this was a new family direction, Pruden & Smith are deeply rooted in the East Sussex countryside and locality.

 

Serving both East and West Sussex, there is wide interest in a proper contemporary jewellery design-led shop and workshop.
Surrounding East Sussex towns such as Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill all have High Street jewellers but no workshops that can provide such a very wide range of services.

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Diamond Jewellery West Sussex

Diamond Jewellery West Sussex

We are a family based diamond jewellers based in Ditchling, East Sussex and due to being on the Sussex borders, we see many customers from East and Diamond Jewellery West Sussex. Many of our customers who visit us from West Sussex are from Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Crawley and Worthing and really like the fact that they are not buying their diamond jewellery from a store in Brighton, but that they feel like they are getting a piece of jewellery or silverware that is just a little bit different from everyone else.

We have spent many years perfecting our craft and are very proud of our handmade diamond jewellery. We have many customers come back time and time again as they like to choose from our beautiful handmade engagements rings, wedding rings, and eternity rings.

We are extremely happy to offer you the choices and the benefits of our years of experience in the diamond industry. You can either select a piece of stunning diamond jewellery from our range of designs, or if you want to have your own piece of diamond jewellery designed, then please make an appointment with our designer Rebecca Smith, online, by phone on 01273 848338 or in our gallery in Ditchling near Brighton. Rebecca will guide you through the commissioning process from creating your dream design to helping you to understand diamond certification grades. The knowledge we give you means you can be sure that you are getting the very best in design, craftsmanship and materials.

So, if you are looking for that perfect piece of diamond jewellery and live in East or West Sussex, whether it is an engagement ring, a pair of earrings, a dress ring or a diamond pendant then have a browse through our stunning designs and please give us a call on 01273 848338 or Email Us to find out more about commissioning you own piece of diamond jewellery.

Please also note that if you are looking for diamond engagement rings, then we also offer you 10% discount on a pair of wedding rings up to two years after purchase of your engagement ring.

We look forward to welcoming you to our little jewellery shop in Ditchling…

 

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New Pearl and Diamond Jewellery – Perfect Presents for Christmas

These beautiful new designs feature freshwater and Akoya pearls with diamonds set in 18ct white gold. If she loves white gold jewellery or diamond jewellery or you’re simply looking for something different for a special someone this Christmas these pieces are the perfect choice.

 

We’re ideally situated in Ditchling if you’re looking for a jewellers near Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath or Brighton. Call us on 01273 846338 for mail order or pop into the shop and have a look around.

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18ct gold & platinum recycled, diamonds re set, your old jewellery redesigned at Pruden and Smith

These lovely pieces of diamond, 18ct gold and platinum jewellery have just been completed and are wonderful examples of how we can redesign your old broken or unfashionable jewellery and recycle the materials into something contemporary that you will love to wear every day.

Rose gold, Ruby and pink tourmaline cuff bangle

It’s such a shame when your jewellery box is full of pieces that are never worn. We re-polish diamonds, sapphires, emeralds and rubies to look like new. We create designs that cleverly utilise mismatched sizes as if you’d chosen them that way. We reclaim your platinum and gold and if it’s of sentimental value, guarantee that we are reusing the same metal in your new items. Any unused materials are returned to you. If you prefer, any metals that cannot be recycled because of impurities or that are surplus to your requirements can be exchanged for cash at the best rates.

PHONE FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION WITH ME TODAY 01273 846338