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This is one of our favourite cuts for diamonds. ...

Nov 28

This is one of our favourite cuts for diamonds. The old mine brilliant cut (also known as old miners) are either square or rectangular cushion shaped diamonds with clearly rounded corners and sides. The style developed after the discovery of diamonds in Brazil in about 1725 which facilitated experiments in cutting due to the large increase in available stones. Eager as ever to retain as much weight as possible, cutters still followed the shape of the rough crystals but now corners became more rounded and the number of facets increased. The discovery of diamonds in South Africa during the late 1860’s coincided with revolutionised mechanical cutting methods. This saw the fashion for new round cut diamonds replace these cushion shaped stones which then became known as ‘old mine’ diamonds. Today the name old mine brilliant still describes a cushion shaped diamond with a small table facet, high crown and polished culet. These features allow old mine cuts to have a huge amount of fire and life, even in dimly-lit environments. We love it for the gentleness of its outline, generous sense of volume and of course that incredible fire and life.

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Can’t. Stop. Staring. 😳

Very taken ...

Nov 27

Can’t. Stop. Staring. 😳 Very taken with this colour combo of Burmese ruby and fancy orange-yellow diamonds. Bezel setting plays up the geometric shape of the stones and keeps the look clean and contemporary, a very chic little number indeed. Full details on our website. 🧡❤️🧡

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This iconic chain design from Cartier is one of ...

Nov 26

This iconic chain design from Cartier is one of their best loved and most recognisable links. The classic mariner anchor link long chain necklace in 18ct gold dates from the 1970s. The necklace has a lovely weight and feel to it and is perfect for layering with other necklaces. At 34” it is long enough to wear singly or be wrapped twice around the neck offering versatility in wear. A ‘buy now wear forever’ piece.

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Many of the big French jewellery houses of the ...

Nov 25

Many of the big French jewellery houses of the Retro period created wonderful bird brooches in all different sizes, styles and gems. They remain very collectible today as there is so much variety within the genre, each bird having its own unique characteristics. The natural world and birds in particular provided a rich source of inspiration from which designers could draw either literally or stylistically to interpret in jewels. This gorgeous 1950s French bird of paradise brooch has been realistically modelled in 18ct yellow gold and platinum. It is perched on a single branch and the body is set with eight overlapping oval emerald beads secured on gold threads, the head and neck embellished with round brilliant cut diamonds and the eye with a single marquise ruby. The long beak is in polished gold, the tail formed of articulated flattened gold chains in a tapering V-shape with diamonds at the top and the wings of twisted yellow gold threads, all to a double pin clip fitting.

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This incredible ring oozes sophistication, the ...

Nov 25

This incredible ring oozes sophistication, the colour of the old mine cut diamond is spectacular. We’ve set it with two antique cut white pear shape diamonds in 18ct rose gold.

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Spectacular pair of old mine brilliant cut ...

Nov 24

Spectacular pair of old mine brilliant cut diamonds, set simply to show off just how stunning they are! Early Christmas present? You can even just hang them from your tree like a bauble…

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Do your ears deserve a treat?! What could be ...

Nov 23

Do your ears deserve a treat?! What could be better than these gorgeous old cut diamonds on super simple hook drops to dazzle and dance and demand attention. The size? A not terribly discreet 6.3cts in each ear but we’re sure you’re worth it! 😉

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A French Retro ring with all the style and panache...

Nov 19

A French Retro ring with all the style and panache you’d expect from a cocktail ring of this period. The volume, sweeping curvaceous asymmetric form, pavé gems, stepped edges - I could go on. Suffice to say if you’re looking for a statement ring to add some sparkle to your life - maybe this is it?!

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Our ruby and emerald ring is giving us some very ...

Nov 17

Our ruby and emerald ring is giving us some very festive vibes with its gorgeous red and green colour combo. The ruby is Burmese and the emeralds have been calibre cut to fit the band perfectly, a lovely little ring and not just for Christmas!

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These wonderfully glamorous Cartier earrings from ...

Nov 16

These wonderfully glamorous Cartier earrings from the Évasions Joaillières collection are supremely elegant in their design and have been beautifully made, the diamonds are bright and sparkly and the long drops dance in the light with the wearer’s movements. This design is loved by Royalty and movie stars with the actress Monica Bellucci wearing them to the Cannes Film Festival in 2006, Glenn Close wearing them to the 2019 BAFTAS and a pair recently selling from an important Royal Collection. Whether or not you wear them on a red carpet or to a Royal occasion, these earrings are sure to make you feel a million dollars! Full details are on our website, link in bio.

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When Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel launched her ...

Nov 14

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When jewellery wears jewellery it’s got to be ...

Nov 10

When jewellery wears jewellery it’s got to be good right?! This gorgeous Edwardian moonstone and diamond brooch has recently arrived with us and I can’t stop staring at that gorgeous cameo and the ethereal blueish glow of the moonstone (known as adularescence to us gemologists) which roams across the surface as it’s turned. It’ll be coming to our website soon.

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Exceptional, rare and beautiful. Another look at ...

Nov 10

Exceptional, rare and beautiful. Another look at the stunning facetting of this D colour, internally flawless diamond.

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New arrival 🎉 These heavenly antique ...

Nov 8

New arrival 🎉 These heavenly antique lyre-shaped diamond and pearl earrings are Victorian c.1880s. They have a beautiful shape, generous size, lively old cut diamonds and lustrous creamy pearls - what more could you want?!? ✨

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Sometimes the most simple designs can be the most ...

Nov 6

Sometimes the most simple designs can be the most superb (when done properly!)

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The most beautiful autumnal coloured old mine ...

Nov 6

The most beautiful autumnal coloured old mine diamond of the warmest fancy-dark orangey-brown colour. It’s 4.13ct and set with old-cut pears in rose gold, pearfectly lovely. 🍂🤎

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