Jewellery Information

Jewellery Hallmarks A British Hallmark means that the jewellery has been independently tested by an Assay office and guarantees that it conforms to a specified legal standard of purity.

Sterling silver jewellery is stamped 925 (92.5% silver). Gold is stamped 375 (37.5% gold) equivalent to 9 carat, 585 (58.5% gold) equivalent to 14 carat, 750 (75% gold) equivalent to 18 carat and 916 (91.6% gold) equivalent to 22 carat. Platinum jewellery is usually stamped 950 (95% platinum)

Diamond Information The 4 C's are cut, colour, clarity and carat weight. Cut refers to the quality of faceting and not the style of cut such as brilliant, emerald and princess. A good cut will unleash the fire of the diamond. The colour scale begins at D for colourless and as the alphabet progresse , the diamonds show an increasing yellow tint. Clarity refers to the internal characteristics, from IF (internally flawless) to I3 (heavily included). Very slight VS inclusions are usually invisible without magnification. The carat refers to the weight of the diamond, 1 carat is equal to 0.2g

Jewellery Care

Protecting Avoid exposing your jewellery to household chemicals, perfumes, cosmetics and hairspray. It is advisable to avoid wearing your jewellery during household chores and any activity that would expose it to risks including showering and exercising.

Cleaning Carefully rinse jewellery in lukewarm water and gently pat dry with a lint free cloth. Consult a jeweller if you are unsure about cleaning, consider giving your jewellery a professional clean by a jeweller.

Storing Jewellery should be wrapped in acid free tissue and silver should be kept in an airtight bag. Do not store your jewellery in direct sunlight or other extreme temperatures. Store items separately as gemstones can scratch other gemstones.