Handcrafted jewellery - that you Don’t Have to Make Yourself!

There has been a huge trend of late towards handcrafted jewellery. If you’re creative and crafty, then this is no problem; however, if you’re not so good at crafts and are fresh out of handmade jewellery ideas, then what to do?

 

There is a solution: when it comes to handmade jewellery, Ilford residents are finding that a trip to their local jewellers is the way forward; local jewellery shops offer services for creating one of a kind, bespoke jewellery pieces, so you can achieve the exact look you’re after.

 

Handmade jewellery ideas

 

Half of the fun of the creative process is coming up with the ideas and design behind your piece. However, if you’re not sure what you’re after, or your handmade jewellery ideas are not quite fully formed, then you might be looking for a helping hand.

Pop along to your local jewellery shop; by talking through your handmade jewellery ideas with a jeweller, or even just telling them the sort of look and feel you’re after, you can work together to achieve the perfect piece of handcrafted jewellery.

Why use a local jeweller for handcrafted jewellery?

There are plenty of reasons for using a local jeweller for handmade jewellery; Ilford-based local jewellers like EK Jewellers will have that added level of service which you may not find at a high-street chain.  All pieces will be handcrafted on site, including restoration or remodelling of existing pieces, so you know that your masterpiece is in safe hands.

What’s more, a local jeweller will have the time available to not only work on creating the perfect design and bringing it to life, but also finding out what makes you tick so that the end piece of handcrafted jewellery is exactly as you imagined it to be.

Don’t forget that new pieces of handcrafted jewellery can be created from old!

Handcrafted jewellery doesn’t have to be created from scratch; if you’ve got an heirloom piece languishing in a drawer, or perhaps a favourite piece which is no longer à la mode, why not ask your local jeweller to bring it back to life?

New pieces of handcrafted jewellery can be remodelled from old, so if you’ve got a family brooch which you won’t wear in its current format, perhaps have it made into a pendant, or take the stones from various rings and make one special ring. When it comes to handmade jewellery, Ilford based EK jewellers can work wonders!

New Year, New Sparkle with Rhodium Plating

Once the lights have come down, and the glitter and baubles have been packed away for another year, there’s no better pick me up than revitalising your wardrobe. When it comes to jewellery, using a rhodium plating service on white gold jewellery is an excellent way of bringing your precious pieces back to their best. 
 

If you are looking to restore white gold jewellery for the New Year, it’s important to take it to someone you trust: your local independent jeweller is just the person for the job! 
 

How does Rhodium plating white gold jewellery work? 
 

It’s easy to restore white gold jewellery ready for the New Year. White gold is actually something of a misnomer, as gold is a yellow metal; white gold is an alloy, or mixture, of gold and a white metal such as nickel, silver or palladium. To create the popular brilliant white colour, a thin layer of rhodium electroplating is applied.
 

However, rhodium plating doesn’t last forever, and you will need to invest in a rhodium plating service, whereby the rhodium electroplating is reapplied, to keep your pieces looking tip-top every now and again. 

 

 

How often should you restore white gold jewellery? 
 

How long the rhodium plating lasts on a piece of white gold jewellery depends on its wear and tear. A white gold wedding or engagement ring, for example, is likely to need restoring quicker than a necklace or brooch, as it will be worn constantly and is in constant contact with the skin. 
 

If you’ve had your piece of white gold jewellery for a while and haven’t ever had it re-plated, why not think about starting the New Year afresh, and investing in a rhodium plating service? You’ll be surprised what a difference it can make to your special pieces!

 

 

Why you Need to go for Rhodium plating on the Premises 
 

For local rhodium plating, Ilford residents are turning to their local jewellery shop for assistance. The advantages of using a local jeweller is the fact that the rhodium plating service is carried out on site: there’s no risk of loss of your precious items as there could be when you use a high street chain. 

 

 

You’ll know that by using a local jeweller your items are protected and won’t be going anywhere, meaning that you won’t be separated from your special pieces of jewellery for too long. With rhodium plating, Ilford based EK jewellers will bring your jewellery back to its best for the New Year!

Traditional Sterling Silver Jewellery – Made with Love

 

There are many traditions that surround the world of love, and a number of them feature items of silver. It’s not too early to start thinking about Valentine’s Day, or your 2014 wedding, so why not incorporate some of these traditions into your occasions of love with sterling silver jewellery?
 

 

For handmade silver jewellery, Ilford based local jewellers will be able to point you in the right direction for producing a true token of love; pop into your local jewellery shop and see what you can create for a loved one today!
 

 

Sterling silver jewellery and traditions of love
 

 

There’s a reason that small gifts given to those we hold dear are called love tokens: they are exactly that, a small token to express our love. Throughout history, these tokens have included the likes of intricately detailed silver thimbles and silver coins.
 

As time has progressed, sterling silver jewellery has taken its place, including pieces like necklaces and brooches – which make the perfect gifts for Valentine’s Day – through to engagement rings. Of course, the majority of contemporary engagement rings today are made from either white gold or platinum, but still with that brilliant silver shine – perfect for a 2014 proposal!
 

 

Handmade silver jewellery: perfect for Valentine’s Day
 

 

If you’d like to go back to the origins of love tokens, why not think about having a piece of sterling silver jewellery handmade? Celtic love rings originated with the Romans, but continue to be popular, so why not have a ring handcrafted in this design? 
 

For something more contemporary, ask your local jeweller about handcrafted silver jewellery with a modern twist. Diamond set silver jewellery – whether a brooch, pendant, earrings or a ring – continues to be popular, and nothing says permanence and longevity like a diamond.
 

Handcrafted silver jewellery for weddings
 

If you’re getting married this year, you’ll likely be looking for the perfect piece of jewellery to set off your big day outfit. Why not think about having a piece of handcrafted silver jewellery made? That way, you’ll get something which will perfectly complement your look, and is totally unique to you.
 

Of course, the traditional piece of silver for a wedding day is a silver sixpence to complete the ‘something old, something new’ rhyme; you could incorporate this traditional token of both love and prosperity into your wedding jewellery with a piece of handmade silver jewellery. How about a silver sixpence charm on a delicate bracelet, for example?
 

 

When it comes to silver jewellery, Ilford based EK Jewellers will help you create the perfect token of love!