Let Specialist Jeweller, Michael Platt, guide you at this magical time Is this the right time to make it happen for you and your partner? Only YOU can know the true answer, but……if you’re reading this, there’s a good chance YES is the right answer! Proposing marriage to the person you love could be […]
Inheriting Jewellery can raise very mixed raw emotions. Grief over the loss of someone treasured can be sad and painful; inheriting a piece of jewellery that was cherished and dearly loved by that special person can bring comfort and solace at a time of sorrow. What should one do with inherited jewellery? Don’t rush into […]
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Jun
Jun
Sung about and made famous by Marilyn Monroe in ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’, are diamonds still a girl’s best friend? For sure, diamonds definitely are desired and coveted and will never lose their classic appeal. A report issued by De Beers indicates that recent demand for diamonds and diamond jewellery was up, buoyant worldwide, with increased […]
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Oct
Oct
When it comes to engagement rings, there are many different components to this small piece of fine jewellery. If you are currently looking for a ring, you may find yourself coming across a variety of terms that you have not come across before, and this can get a little confusing. To make the process easier […]
22
Oct
Oct
Not sure where to start or whether to make this journey but would like to really take someone’s breath away and surprise someone special with an amazing piece of jewellery unique to them? If you would love to give a very special lasting and memorable individual engagement and wedding ring, an exceptional Christmas, birthday, wedding or […]
22
Oct
Oct
The Dove has been a prominent symbol above the front door of our shop in Church Road, Wimbledon Village SW19 for nearly 30 years. Doves are closely associated with love and peace. The dove was singled out to represent romance because Greek mythology associated the small, white bird with Aphrodite, the goddess of love (known […]
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Apr
Apr
Getting engaged is a significant life event. Trying to choose the right engagement ring often presents itself as quite a difficult task, with the pressure of finding a ring that is just right. Choosing a Ring When choosing an engagement ring it is good to take into account the needs of your partner. Such as: […]
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Aug
Aug
The giving and receiving of an engagement ring is a serious milestone in your relationship. Although ancient Egyptian mummies have been discovered with metal bands on the third finger of their left hand, the first recorded proposal with a diamond ring was in 1477, and by the end of the 19th century, engagement rings set […]
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Aug
Aug
What is a promise ring? The last decade or two has seen the rise of a new form of ring in American culture which is slowly crossing to the UK: the promise ring. There is no exact definition of what a promise ring is, as its meaning varies depending on who is wearing it and […]
