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  1. Why You Should Design Your Own Engagement Ring

    Choosing and receiving your engagement ring is a magical and exciting process. Your engagement ring represents the promise of commitment you and your partner are making to each other, and the hopeful excitement at the prospect of your lives together. Your engagement ring is a physical representation of your love and devotion to one another. As such, it should be a piece of jewellery that you love and are excited to wear for the rest of your life.

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  2. Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring Recreation

    In July we were asked to look at this sapphire and diamond cluster ring that had clearly been well loved for many years. Upon inspection with our resident goldsmith, it was decided that the level of wear was too great and therefore the ring would not be able to undergo restoration work.

    In cases like this, where the customer loved the style of the ring and doesn't want to lose the design, we can harness the latest technology to recreate the ring using CAD - Computer Aided Design. 

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  3. Diamond and Sapphire Ring Restoration

    In June of 2022 during a consultation, I was presented with a very interesting challenge and one that turned out to be fascinating for everyone involved. Our customer was looking for jewellery restoration for a diamond and sapphire ring.

    The customer brought in a very special ring for us to have a look at. At the centre of the ring was a 1.01 carat round modern brilliant cut diamond, with two round cut blue sapphires. The ring was clearly very loved and had been enjoyed over many years. My task was to advise on the security of the gemstones, and I could see that the claws holding the stones needed repair. Then whilst looking, something else caught my eye, and I took the ring to the microscope for closer inspection.

    My initial thoughts were confirmed, and the diamond had suffered severe damage to the pavilion, which is the underside of the stone. I

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  4. Vintage Engagement Rings

    Vintage engagement rings and the art deco style of the 1920s is making a reappearance, even though the style never truly went away. Vintage engagement rings are beautiful because they are timeless, and they are a beautiful way to complement and enhance your unique tastes.

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  5. The History of Diamonds

    Diamonds have a long history as beautiful objects of desire. In all etymologies, the word for diamond has been linked to strength and power. For the Greek, it derives from adamas, meaning unconquerable and indestructible. This plays into the belief that diamonds cannot truly be possessed by us, as they are destined to outlive their owners.

    From pop culture to our television screens and the media, diamonds have always been considered the pinnacle of beauty when it comes to precious gemstones. But where have diamonds come from, and how have they risen to such high esteem?

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  6. How a bridal jewellery set will elevate your wedding

    Your wedding day is the marker of a new journey you and your partner are going on together. It is a day that celebrates the love between you and your partner, the commitment you are making to each other and the future you are embarking on. Everything about your wedding day should be perfect, down to the smallest details. An often-overlooked element that can completely elevate your wedding is the inclusion of bridal jewellery. They act as that final touch that brings cohesion to your wedding in a way that is unique to you.

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  7. Engagement rings for all budgets

    Everyone deserves an engagement ring they love, regardless of their budget. At W.E. Clark and Son, we are passionate about helping you find the engagement ring of your dreams, while helping you stay true to your budget. No matter the amount of money you’re prepared to spend, we can help you find or make the engagement ring you have always wished for. While we can outline the potential rings and options you could choos from within your price range, each engagement ring journey, as well as your tastes, are unique and to get an accurate idea of the engagement ring you could purchase while staying true to your budget, we would have to discuss your options with you during one of our luxury consultancy experiences.

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  8. You don't necessarily need a wedding ring

    Wedding rings and bands are a universally recognised symbol of marriage and the commitment between two people. It’s common practice to glance at someone’s ring finger on their left hand to gauge their relationship status. But what if you don’t want to wear a wedding ring? Many people choose to opt out of the exchanging of wedding rings completely, or they decide to exchange another token that is meaningful to them in its place.

    Some brides don’t enjoy wearing too many rings on their fingers and find that an engagement ring is enough to symbolise both wedding band and engagement. Some people don’t enjoy wearing rings at all. Others choose to wear their wedding band on a chain around their necks. It’s important to remember that it is yourwedding day, and you should only do things you feel comfortable with.

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  9. 7 Engagement Ring Buying Tips

    1. Don’t get caught up in a trend Trend cycles all eventually end.

    Seeing as engagement ring trends come and go, you shouldn’t commit to buying a piece of sentimental jewellery that you will want to wear for a lifetime on the back of a trend. You want to think carefully about your ring design to ensure that it is something you will love and cherish forever, not something you will regret because it is no longer ‘in style’. Being inspired by trends is okay but make sur you ask yourself why you like the trend, what you like about it, and how you could adapt it to suit your tastes in a timeless way.

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  10. Engagement rings for men

    While traditionally a man offers and engagement ring to the woman he is wanting to marry, we are seeing more and more people veer from tradition. Whether you are in a same-sex relationship and want to offer your partner an engagement ring that fits them more, or you want an engagement ring that couples with your future wife’s ring, there are options out there for you. Engagement rings for men are becoming more and more popular, with many distinct styles emerging. Whether you want to buy off the shelf or want your own bespoke engagement ring crafted for you, W. E Clark & Son have the tools, team, and expertise at hand to be able to help.

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