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Wedding Rings Designed Just For You
We were delighted to be featured in last month’s Plush magazine. A Harrogate-based lifestyle glossy magazine that had a full page spread focusing on the specialist wedding ring design service we offer.
An Engagement Ring Fit For a Princess
In February 1981, Lady Diana Spencer was thrust into the spotlight after Prince Charles’ proposal. The fairytale that captured the people’s imagination had begun and the ring was a constant focal point throughout the couple’s engagement.
Prince Charles initially proposed without an engagement ring. He wanted Diana to fully consider the implications of becoming a princess before he made it official. Diana chose the now famous oval blue sapphire engagement ring from a selection presented to her by Garrard Jewellers. The sapphire weighs a whopping 18 carats and is surrounded by 14 small diamonds in a beautiful cluster setting.
What was unusual was that, unlike most celebrity engagement rings, the public knew the cost of the ring as it was a piece in the regular Garrard’s catalogue and therefore could be bought by anyone for a princely sum of £28,000.
We speculated last week about Kate Middleton’s ring, with many of our customers suggesting it may bear a resemblance to Diana’s engagement ring. The fact William presented his late mother’s ring to Kate seemed perfectly fitting and a beautiful gesture laden with emotion.
It will be interesting to see if Kate’s new ring will boost the trend for coloured gemstones and cluster set engagement rings, which have waned in popularity over recent years.
At Stoners, our designers are able to work with all kinds of gemstones and all styles of design and they’re already anticipating an increase in the demand for blue sapphires and stylish cluster rings this year. To speak to one of our designers, just contact us and we’ll happily discuss your individual requirements.
Designer Rings
I have had a wonderful morning examining our new collection of engagement rings, and I have to say I am thrilled with the results. Read more
A Design Challenge
Earlier this month we were approached by a client who had been left a treasured pair of earrings by her mother who very sadly died earlier this year.
With two daughters, her wish was to create two pieces of jewellery that could be given to her daughters as a loving reminder of their beloved grandmother.
The challenge for Chris was to create two pieces of jewellery for two very different personalities. Even the girls’ mother doubted it could be done, as the girls differed hugely in their styles and fashion tastes.
The consultation was in-depth, to say the least. The client even brought in photos of her two girls to highlight their different senses of style.
Chris then designed two very different rings, one in white gold and one in yellow gold. One, quite contemporary (pictured), one more traditional. Each using the diamonds from the original earrings.
Our client viewed the designs and was delighted! They have now gone into production in our workshop and are due to be presented to the girls later this year. We’ll keep the blog updated with how they’re received.
It’s always a challenge designing something to suit an individual personality, particularly if it’s a surprise and they’re not actually involved in the decision-making. However, Chris’ experience and talent as a designer meant that this was yet another roaring success.