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A customer came into our Uckfield showroom with her peridot and diamond cluster ring. She felt the peridot had lost its sparkle and wanted the stone to be polished. The gemstone was very rubbed, resulting in its cloudy and dull appearance.

A leap year only occurs every four years, where an additional day is added to the month of February as the 29th day.

History and tradition suggest that the thought goes back to the 5th century when legend has it that an Irish nun known as St Bridget made a complaint to St Patrick (Patron Saint of Ireland) that woman we’re having to wait too long for their suitors to propose. St Patrick was then said to have struck a deal with St Bridget and ordered that there would be this one day in February that occurred every four years, when woman would be allowed to propose.

Recently a customer came into our Lewes showroom, and showed us their cherished ring. It really was in desperate need of restoration, and this was exactly what was asked to help with.
The ring originally had a lovely oval blue sapphire in the middle, and due to wear and the age of the ring, sadly the sapphire had fallen out and been lost.

Dan explains the process of a recent watch bracelet refurbishment he carried out on an Omega Constellation -

This Omega watch came into us with a lot of scratches on the case and strap from general everyday wear.

As the season changes, the clocks spring forward, the nights start to draw out and the warmer sunnier weather is just around the corner, our wardrobes tend to change too.

The desire to brighten up our outfits by adding a pop of colour to reflect the seasonal changes around us grows this time of year.
Jewellery is the perfect accessory to make a statement to any outfit choice to introduce the warmer, sunnier vibe!

Bespoke made jewellery is something we love to craft for our customers, whether it’s a piece of jewellery you want replicated or a totally new design you haven’t found anywhere else, we would love to take you through the process and make your designs into a reality.

If you are lucky enough to be born in April then your birth stone is one of the most precious and sort after gemstones in the world, Diamond.

Diamonds have a history going back over 6,000 years ago, historian’s estimate that the diamond trade started from as early as the fourth century BC with diamond’s being found in India’s river banks. Although the countries resources were limited as was the market. Diamonds started to go into the trade market, travelling to Western Europe, by the 1400’s diamonds were adorned by the Europeans elite.

The talented designer who brought us the Offspring collection, Jacqueline Rabun has designed the latest collection to the Georg Jensen range - Mercy, that is described as being organic and sensual. Jacqueline Rabun who is an American jewellery designer has been collaborating with Georg Jensen since 1999.

Jacqueline’s pieces illustrate the human experience through the medium of jewellery and her interpretation of the Scandinavian design in her latest collaboration Mercy demonstrates that they are wearable pieces of art that symbolise the true power of relationships.

The perfect way to show appreciation to your mother is to gift her something personal on Mother’s Day.

We have short listed some beautiful pieces of jewellery to give you inspiration, whether you are shopping for your own mother, or shopping for something from your children to present to your partner.

Once considered a gentlemens item of jewellery and a mark of nobility and status, the signet ring was once as reliable as a signature, in a world were illiteracy was high a signet ring became a mans writing tool.

Today through times have changed and this traditional item of jewellery adorns the fingers of both men and women of all ages. The signet ring although simple in design can be personalised and detailed from your initials to traditional seal engraving, this ring can become a family heirloom for generations to come.