Piece of the month by Janina:
This vibrant coloured sapphire dress ring, with extra sparkle is the perfect choice to treat yourself or someone special this May. The ring features gorgeous purple, yellow and green sapphires cut into pear shaped gems, like delicate petals, perfect as we are stepping into Spring/Summer. This stunning piece is priced at £4,450, the colourful sapphires weigh a total of 3cts, each one claw set in 18ct white gold and set on a beautifully sparkly diamond encrusted band, perfect for dazzling in the sunshine.
We’d love to show you this beautiful ring so please come in or give us a call on 02087421178 if you would like to know more details.
May Trivia by Sonia:
This month will see crowds flooding the gates of Chelsea Flower Show, which is between the 19th and 23rd of May . The beautiful gardens and exotic flowers draw people from all backgrounds and ages to delight in the oasis of calm and beauty created throughout the show. Flowers have always been a part of natural beauty that has been admired by all civilizations around the world, including the UK where floral motifs are often used as strong symbols: for example symbols of power such as the heraldic badges of the House of York and Lancaster, or of compassion such as the Marie Curie daffodil, or of remembrance and hope such as the Poppy Appeal.
In jewellery as well, floral motifs have been a prominent design throughout the ages. In particular during the “naturalistic era” of Victorian jewellery where designs were abundantly decorated with clearly recognisable flowers and fruit.
By the 1850s increasingly extravagant floral and foliage designs led to my personal favourite creation the ‘entremblant’ setting style, which led to floral heads quivering with the wearer’s every movement. This enabled it to catch the light and sparkle ever more than before and symbolised the gentle quivering of delicate flowers in the wind.
Valuation Day:
We are pleased to announce that we are holding our next in store Jewellery Valuation day on Wednesday the 20th May. We still have some spaces available, please give us a call or pop in if you would like to book an appointment.
These fascinating roadshow-style events give you the chance to have a face-to-face consultation with an expert independent Guild Valuer whilst your items are valued.
Guild of Jewellery valuer, Tom Ward, who is a Member of the Institute of Registered Valuers, will be available by appointment between 10am and 5pm on Wednesday 20th May to carry out personal consultations on your jewellery.
To book an appointment for this special in store event, or to find out more please contact us on 020 8742 1178 or call in and come and see us.
Prices are based on the total value of your jewellery rather than on the number of items and start at £50. Please check our website for a full price list www.marmaladejewellery.co.uk. We also ask for a £20 deposit to secure your place as we get booked up very quickly. We look forward to seeing you and your beautiful jewellery soon.
Hope to see you soon
With warm regards
The Marmalade Team.
