Your Local Jeweller in Ilford: More than Just Jewellery!

When you think of a jeweller, your mind, understandably,  jumps to its main stock: jewellery. Of course, here at EK Jewellers we stock just as much jewellery as your average high street chain – jewellery is our main business, of course – but as your local jeweller in Ilford, we also have much more to offer, as well as the personal service that has kept customers coming back to us from far and wide for four decades.

Jewellers Ilford People can Trust with their Precious Mementoes

One of the most important services we can offer any jewellery wearer is our on the premises jewellery repair service. Every now and again, our jewellery gets to a point where it has seen better days, and that’s where your friendly jeweller in Ilford can help. We offer a comprehensive service including pearl restringing, stone resetting, chain and link repair and rhodium plating.

Our customers are often surprised by just how much life we can breathe back into a special piece. Even if you think your jewellery is beyond repair, give us a try. We pride ourselves on being the type of jewellers Ilford residents can rely on, undertaking your jewellery repair on site, with our expertise spanning four decades of experience.

Watch Services Available From Your Jeweller in Ilford

As well as jewellery repairs, we also carry a full range of watches, suitable as gifts for any occasion – or as a gift to yourself – and we are happy to service and repair watches too.

When in need of a new strap, or a new watch battery, Ilford residents have been coming to EK Jewellers for 40 years. We offer a while you wait service when replacing watch batteries, and we can also keep your timepiece in a little longer if you’d like us to look at repairing it. It’s something we do on the premises so you can rest assured it will stay in safe hands.

Bespoke Jewellery Ilford People are Proud to Wear

If you’re after something a little out of the ordinary, we offer a full service in bespoke jewellery. Ilford residents can come to us with their designs, and we will happily make them a reality.

If you’ve seen something that you’d like imitated, we’ll be happy to help. Similarly we can take an old piece and remodel it to give it a new lease of life. With our bespoke jewellery, Ilford people know no limit to their imagination.

All This and Much More Available From Your Local Jeweller in Ilford!

Yes it’s true we offer all of the above and more besides. If you’re looking for giftware, jewellery storage, or even a jewellery valuation, we can help. So whether you are looking to repair a special piece, or need a new watch battery,Ilford based jewellers EK Jewellers are here to help. Call in to see us for friendly advice in our Hainault shop.

Jewellery Trends at London Fashion Week

Every year the eyes of the fashion world turn to our fair capital for London Fashion Week. As well as stunning clothes collections, designers also turn their thoughts to the jewellery trends of the year ahead.

Not ones to be outdone in the style stakes, and knowing we are respected jewellers, Chigwell residents are aware they can turn to EK Jewellers to bring them every new look. With this in mind, we’ve turned our attention to what will be hot when it comes to jewellery in 2014, according to London Fashion Week.

Tribal Looks from EK Jewellers Barkingside Fashionistas will Adore!

Tribal jewellery will be big and bold this season, taking statement pieces to another level. Look out in particular for chunky gold pieces. Remember that if you can’t find what you’re looking for in the shops, we can help here at EK Jewellers. Chigwell people will find that we are happy to create custom made pieces based on tribal looks.

Brooches are Back

Brooches were big on this year’s catwalk. From hugely ornate, oversized vintage looking pieces worn on scarves, through to smaller brooches with hanging pendants that wouldn’t look out of place on a charm bracelet, pins and brooches will be all the rage this season.

Don’t forget that if you’ve got an heirloom brooch which has seen better days, you can bring it along to EK Jewellers. Barkingside people will love how the way we make it catwalk ready again. We’re happy to take an old piece and reset the stones, or fix the brooch clasp or indeed completely remodel the piece to look like something new, and potentially more fashionable.

Anchors Away

Nautical inspired jewellery was seen everywhere at this year’s London Fashion Week. Anchors were particularly popular and were seen on the aforementioned brooches, as well as long chains with sailing-inspired pendants attached, and as charms on charm bracelets.

Such charms, whether ready-made or custom-made, can be found at EK Jewellers. Chigwell residents have long come to us for bracelet charms and other pendants to adorn their jewellery. 

Beads fit for a Pearly Queen

London Fashion Week proved that pearls will continue to be as popular as ever this season. Models were seen sporting drop pearl earrings and strings of traditional pearls. Pearl stringing is one of our most popular services here at EK Jewellers. Barkingside pearl lovers know very well the quality standards we work to in this area. 

For this, and all other London Fashion Week trends, look no further than EK Jewellers. Chigwell and Barkingside residents know they can get whatever they wish for jewellery wise right here.

The Oscars 2014: Jewellery Trends on the Red Carpet

No one can resist a touch of Hollywood glamour, and at this year’s Oscars ceremony, the starlets really did sparkle and we really did enjoy observing all the jewellery being sported here at EK Jewellers. In Loughton we know that people love to be ahead of the trends, and the jewellery seen on the famous red carpet this year was enough to outshine the famous pavement stars adorning Hollywood Boulevard.

You too can grab a piece of this year’s red carpet charm and adorn yourself with jewels befitting any celebrity, with the help of EK Jewellers. Loughton people are more than happy to take a trip into Hainault to make the most of our very special service.

With the help of EK Jewellers, Loughton Trend Setters can keep it Simple

Many of this year’s starlets kept their red carpet looks simple and wore just earrings.  Some went to town and wore sparkly, drop earrings, whereas others really did keep it understated, sporting just a tiny of pair studs.

If you’re looking for a pair of sparklers, or would like to keep things chic and unfussy with small stud earrings, come and see your local jeweller. Loughton people are often amazed by the vast range of earrings we have available. We will happily advise whether you should add additional pieces to complete the look, or just keep it simple.

Seeking an Unusual Look?

The Oscars are a showcase for unusual looks and 2014 was no exception. Sandra Bullock’s earring cuffs were among the most unusual pieces seen on the red carpet, worn with no other jewellery to set off her midnight blue dress to perfection.

Thanks to EK Jewellers, Loughton people can enjoy having any of their favourite red carpet looks recreated. We could even craft something similar to Sandra’s beautiful earrings.

Of course, a big part of the Oscars’ style is how you wear your jewellery. Emma Watson, for example, was seen wearing a multitude of rings. Jennifer Lawrence wore a beautiful necklace which hung artfully down her back. We can custom make such pieces if you can’t find what you’re looking for.

Custom made jewellery is what we excel in at EK Jewellers. Loughton wide people come to us for our expert recommendations and tailored service. So why not join them and call in to our shop just a stone’s throw away in Hainault? We look forward to seeing you!

Jewellery Repairs: Frequently Asked Questions

Our jewellery is precious to us. It is often acquired with sentimental value attached, and so, if one of our precious pieces breaks, it’s easy to worry about what will happen to it if it undergoes a jewellery repair.

Similarly, as jewellers, we find that we are often asked myriad questions regarding jewellery repairs in Loughton from local customers. So, with this in mind, we thought we’d compile the most frequently asked questions concerning jewellery repairs:

My white gold has lost its shine. Can jewellery repair help?

Bringing the lost lustre back to white gold jewellery is one of the easiest jewellery repairs. Loughton residents often bring their white gold jewellery to us, EK Jewellers, where we reapply the rhodium plating to give it back that white-silver shine.

My ring has lost some of its stones. Can a jewellery repair service bring it back to life?

Yes, of course, we can find stones which either matched the original lost stones, or if you’d prefer us to give your piece a fresh look, we can incorporate new, complementing stones. 

As part of our jewellery repair service, we’ll also check any existing stones to make sure that they’re not loose – we don’t want you losing any more of those gems!

I’m worried about my pearls. Can jewellery repairs in Loughton help to secure them?

Pearls are an investment, and if you’re worried about the thread of yours breaking, jewellery repairs in Loughton can help. We are happy to check pearls and restring them for you, a specialist technique which should only be undertaken by an expert. You’ll be able to wear your pearls with pride again in no time!

How often should I undertake rhodium plating / pearl restringing and other jewellery repairs?

This question is difficult to answer, as a lot of jewellery repairs come about due to natural wear and tear. However, pearls should be checked periodically, about once a year on average, to prevent breakage occurring, and white gold jewellery should be polished and have its rhodium re-plated every two to three years.

If you’re worried about any of your pieces, you can always bring them in to EK Jewellers, We carry out jewellery repairs on the premises, so we’d be happy to check over your precious pieces and will advise if work is needed.

What’s the importance of carrying out jewellery repairs on the premises?

If you’re sentimentally attached to your jewellery, you’ll understand the importance of local jewellers who carry out jewellery repairs on the premises. Rather than risking your jewellery being sent in the post, your pieces can be brought back to life in the safety of you local jewellery shop.

For jewellery repairs on the premises, Loughton residents regularly turn to EK Jewellers. We can carry out all sorts of repairs on site, from pearl restringing and rhodium plating, to polishing out scratches, fixing broken chains and resetting stones.

What’s more, certain jewellery repairs can even be carried out while you wait, such as watch battery changes and strap repairs. We’ll keep all of your treasured items on site at all times, and will give them our utmost care and attention, making them look as good as new in no time.  

Bespoke Silver Jewellery: Loughton Jewellers Can Give You Wow Factor!

Isn’t it wonderful to have something unique? Something which is custom made, just for you, with a touch of wow factor that no one else has? Something bespoke? Well, imagine if you could show that special something off on a regular basis; by offering bespoke jewellery, Loughton based jewellers EK Jewellers are giving you the opportunity to do just that!

Wow Factor Gifts: Bespoke Jewellery, Loughton

If you’re anything like us, when it comes to gift giving, you’ll want to give something with thought behind it. For special birthdays and other occasions, you can’t go wrong with bespoke silver jewellery. Loughton gift-givers have trusted our expertise for over 36 years as we’re well versed in creating bespoke jewellery.

Why not create a piece that reflects their personality? For example, if they have a particular hobby, we could create a charm or pendant to reflect that. Alternatively, if you know their style well, ask us to custom make a piece of jewellery to match their look.

Bespoke Silver Jewellery: Loughton Brides with The Wow Factor

Everyone wants to look their very best on their wedding day, and Loughton based bridal parties are no exception: here at EK Jewellers, we regularly create bespoke pieces of big-day jewellery. 

Don’t forget that when it comes to bespoke jewellery, Loughton brides and bridegrooms can also have their wedding rings created just for them. We’re happy to make one-off rings which will really be unique to you, and we can also create wedding bands which fit around unusually shaped engagement rings.

Bespoke Jewellery: Loughton Jewellers Can Create The Wow Factor From Old Pieces, Too!

Bespoke jewellery doesn’t always have to be created from scratch. If you’ve got an heirloom piece which perhaps isn’t your style, or an old piece of jewellery which has seen better days, why not ask your local jeweller to give you the wow factor by taking that piece to create something bespoke and unique from it, just for you?

For new from old bespoke jewellery, Loughton residents turn to EK Jewellers all the time, as we have an eye for detail and can easily turn the stones from an old brooch into a ring, or melt down a pendant and change it into a pair of earrings. 

No matter what the occasion, when it comes to bespoke silver jewellery, Loughton serving EK Jewellers can create the wow factor!

Watch Repairs and Battery Replacements from Jewellers in Loughton

It’s annoying when your favourite watch appears to give up the ghost. Watch straps break, batteries die, and mechanisms can go wrong. But you shouldn’t despair as Loughton jewellers are able to bring watches back to life.

At EK Jewellers we will try to turn back the clock on any common watch problems. We offer a range of watch repairs and a battery replacement service on the premises, to enable you to leave with a fully functioning timepiece again!

Jewellers in Loughton Can Salvage Your Timepiece

Watches that have seen better days can be easily repaired by independent jewellers in Loughton. Watch straps often break through everyday wear and tear. Why not treat your watch to a new strap from EK Jewellers? We’ll help you to choose a strap to suit your piece and fit the strap for you whilst you wait.

It’s also simple to fix broken watch strap links, and replace watch batteries, two more jobs we can offer while you wait. For mechanism repairs, we may need to look at your timepiece in more detail, but by using a local jeweller, Loughton residents can rest assured that their pieces are being restored on site.

Replace Watch Battery in Loughton

As easy as it is to replace a watch battery, you will still want to ensure that your watch is in safe hands. 

By choosing a local Loughton jeweller, such as EK Jewellers, you know that the quality of the battery replacement will be the best it can be, often coming with a guarantee, and we’ll also take the utmost care and attention to open your watch without causing it any damage.

Most watch batteries are guaranteed for approximately two years. You can also guarantee that if you decide it’s time to buy a new watch battery, in Loughton you’ll find the best quality batteries at EK Jewellers.

And if all Else Fails?  New Watches Available at Jewellers in Loughton!

We know that most watches hold sentimental value: they’re often gifts, for example, or family heirlooms. As a premier jeweller in Loughton, here at EK Jewellers we will always try to find a repair for your watch first and foremost.

However, as a tried and trusted Loughton jeweller, we do have to be honest with our customers from time to time so if it’s cheaper to buy a new watch, we will advise. We have a huge range of watches in stock, including ranges by Sekonda and Rotary.

You can rest assured, however, that this is a last resort and most watch repairs are straightforward procedures. You can trust in EK Jewellers, local jewellers in Loughton, to have your watch’s best interests at heart. We’ll have your timepiece running like clockwork in no time!

Jewellery Repairs: Ilford Based Jewellers Will Keep Your Pieces Safe

How often have you looked at a favourite piece of jewellery which has seen better days, wished that you could have it repaired, but have been too afraid to give it to a high street jeweller because of the risk of it becoming lost? Many of us shy away from jewellery repairs simply because our pieces are too sentimental to hand over.

 

But for jewellery repairs in Ilford, you can rest assured that your pieces will be in safe hands. By engaging EK Jewellers, you can guarantee that your precious pieces will be repaired on site so there’s no risk of them going astray mid-transit.

 

What type of jewellery repairs can be carried out on site?

 

You may think that if you have a broken chain or a ring with a loose stone, there’s little that can bring it back to life. You’ll be surprised to find out therefore that most pieces of broken jewellery can be fixed successfully.

 

When we carry out jewellery repairs on the premises broken chains can be fixed, watch straps replaced and stones can be reset on site. Don’t forget that you can also have the rhodium plating replenished on white gold jewellery, and pearls can be restrung. All services we offer here at EK Jewellers.

 

Why should I be wary of jewellery repairs carried out offsite?

 

Many high street jewellery chains offer jewellery repairs, but you’ll often find that your pieces, which hold so many memories and much sentimental value, are sent away to off-site premises to be repaired. This carries the risk of your jewellery being lost in transit, especially if pieces are posted.

 

Furthermore, sending pieces away often means you’re parted from your jewels for days, or maybe even weeks. That’s a long time to be separated from something which means so much to you, especially if it’s a piece that you wear daily, such as a wedding or engagement ring.

 

What are the benefits of jewellery repairs on the premises?

 

For jewellery repairs on the premises, Ilford residents can trust in the services of EK Jewellers, as pieces will always be repaired on site. There’s no risk of them being lost, and we offer a swift turnaround. 

 

So if you are looking for someone to undertake jewellery repairs Ilford-wide, come in and see us here at the shop in Hainault. We’ll make sure your sentimental pieces of jewellery are in safe hands and will have them looking as good as new in no time.

 

Restore Platinum Jewellery With Rhodium Plating

Did you know that you can restore platinum jewellery using a service called rhodium plating? The brilliant shine of platinum jewellery can be brought back to life using this service and at EK Jewellers we undertake rhodium plating on the premises. 
 

When should you restore platinum jewellery? 
 

Platinum jewellery is popular due to its durability and its beautiful silver-white shine. However, everyday life takes its toll on everything, platinum included. Over time, dents and scratches may appear. These are actually just metal displacement; no volume is lost, but they can look unsightly. 
 

Platinum can also develop a natural patina. To restore platinum jewellery, we can polish and buff the dents and scratches and then reapply the rhodium plating to bring back its original shine. 
 

Is rhodium plating platinum jewellery a good idea? 
 

There is some debate as to whether rhodium plating platinum jewellery is necessary. Indeed, rhodium plating is usually used to give white gold the appearance of platinum. However, without rhodium plating, platinum jewellery can look grey rather than brilliant silver or white.  
 

Furthermore, rhodium plated platinum jewellery is slightly more durable as an extra layer of metal has been added to the piece. Plus rhodium reflects approximately 10–15% more light than platinum alone, meaning your pieces will have that extra touch of glimmer and shine about them.

 

 

Rhodium plating: Chigwell jewellers can bring back your shine onsite 
 

As with any jewellery restoration, using a local jeweller is always the best route to follow. For rhodium plating, Chigwell residents can pop along to our Hainault shop with their piece and be safe in the knowledge that they will be kept there, so there is no risk of jewellery being lost. 

 

 

As well as rhodium plating platinum jewellery, we can also restore platinum jewellery in Chigwell through a professional polish, so if you don’t want to add a layer of rhodium to your piece, ask about this alternative. It won’t bring as high a shine to your jewellery, but it will help to eliminate the unsightly marks and reduce the patina. 
 

For added brilliance, you can’t beat rhodium plating platinum jewellery. Give us a call or drop in to find out more about our rhodium plating service. Your platinum jewellery deserves to look its very best.

How Handcrafted Wedding Jewellery Can Give You a Vintage Big-Day Look

 

Vintage inspired weddings are all the rage at the moment. To be truly retro, you should, of course, scout out vintage and classic pieces of jewellery from your local thrift or antique store. However, our budgets don’t always stretch to true vintage jewellery, and that’s where handcrafted jewellery steps in to help.

 

Fancy something Art Deco inspired? Or need the vintage pearl look on a modern wedding budget? Why not ask your local jeweller about bespoke jewellery tailored exactly to your big day requirements? You’ll have all of the style of vintage and a one-off wedding piece, too!

 

Vintage inspired handcrafted wedding jewellery – with no added expense

You’ll be surprised at how easy it is for your jeweller to create bespoke jewellery for your wedding day. Talk to your jeweller about the type of look you’re aiming for, and they will be able create a piece of handcrafted jewellery to suit your style or perhaps recreate a piece on a lower budget that you’ve seen but can’t afford.

 

Similarly, if you’re a gentleman looking to propose and you know that your fiancée-to-be likes the vintage look, then why not ask your jeweller to create a ring in the style you’re looking for? Bespoke jewellery is often a fraction of the price of antique jewellery, yet it gives the wearer a unique, one-of-a-kind piece to treasure forever.

 

Tailor-make handcrafted jewellery to complement your wedding look 

Of course, the main beauty of handcrafted wedding jewellery is the fact that it can be made to your exact requirements. Vintage jewellery is often soft, whimsical and feminine, but this doesn’t mean that you can’t add a contemporary twist if this will suit your overall style better. 

Alternatively, your piece could highlight your big day style. Perhaps your dress has lots of pearl or crystal detailing? If that’s the case, your bespoke jewellery could incorporate these precious materials. Or does your dress have flower or bow motifs? If so, why not have a piece made incorporating this into the design? 

Handcrafted wedding jewellery from your local jeweller

 

If handcrafted jewellery is for you, then visit your local jeweller. For handmade jewellery, Chigwell residents can visit EK Jewellers in nearby Hainault, as they know they will get the best in service combined with beautiful finished results.

In crafting handmade jewellery Chigwell-wide EK Jewellers will listen your needs and make sure that the bespoke jewellery created is just what you are looking for. So bring your vintage ideas to the friendly experts at EK Jewellers, and you will be rewarded with an antique look, and a one-of-a-kind piece.

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!

On Trend Holiday Glamour: Christmas Sparkle For 2013

With Christmas fast approaching, thoughts are turning to our holiday party outfits and the gifts we need to buy for loved ones.  It’s always nice to be ahead of the trend, whether in the gift giving stakes or for our own sakes, and a great place to start when it comes to contemporary Christmas jewellery is at your local jewellery shop.  Here’s a list of what’s hot as it gets cold this Christmas:

 

For the Party Girl

 

It won’t just be paper chains which are adorning Christmas looks in 2013: chain jewellery will be big business this year.  The look is reminiscent of an 80s’ handbag shoulder strap, with a leather strip running through the centre of the gold or silver chain. 

For Christmas, why not replace the leather look with a sliver of shimmering silver mesh through the centre?  This little touch takes this look from daytime to evening wear, making it the perfect finishing touch for any Christmas party outfit.  If you can’t find such a piece on the high street, why not ask your local independent jeweller to custom make a chain to your exact requirements?

 

For the Free Spirit

Christmas is all about love, joy and peace, and where better, therefore, to turn to for Christmas jewellery inspiration for our more whimsical friends than nature?  Leaf and feather motifs will feature heavily this Christmas, often in a delicate fashion, such as dainty filigree leaf worn as a pendant, or in a bolder statement piece: how about investing in a silver or gold grand feather cuff or collar piece to set off a plain Christmas outfit? 

 

Silver feathers fashioned into a large choker or collar shaped necklace, encrusted with precious stones, will be everywhere come Christmas – so why not get ahead of the trend, and take a visit to your local jewellery shop for free-spirit, feather-inspired jewellery?

For the Timeless

 

Watches will always be a timeless Christmas present, and this remains true of the 2013 festive season. This year’s watches have become slightly more eccentric than in previous years; watches that feature a string or two of attached charms are all the rage, as are those which incorporate fabrics such as vintage leather or denim straps, rose gold designs, and multi wrap around straps.  

Men’s watches are no exception to this: unusual straps will be seen on male watches this Christmas too, including brightly coloured bands, and gold elements will also feature heavily on men’s watches.  Your local jeweller will carry a large range of timepieces, both traditional and contemporary, so you won’t have to look far for this most timeless of Christmas gifts.

 

For the Little Ones

 

If you have a little Christmas angel to buy for, you should look no further than Kit Heath’s children’s collection, available at your local jewellery shop. You’ll find everything from bang on trend colourful friendship bracelets as part of the Best Friends range, through to girly pink accessories in the Cute as a Button range, and even gorgeous charms in the Pick N Mix range – which will allow the recipient to add to their collection over various Christmases and birthdays to come. 

 

And if you’re looking to buy for yourself, check out Kit’s adult ranges for wonderful Christmas style – all available, of course, from your local independent jeweller.

Baby Love: A Royal Jewellery Gift

You may have heard of the recent trend for ‘push presents’; it’s a new term, used to describe the gift given to new mothers on the birth of their little one for, well, pushing!  Of course, possibly the most famous baby of our time is the Royal baby, Prince George of Cambridge.   
 

We’re sure that Kate and William probably wouldn’t use a term as crass as ‘push present’, but there are rumours that Prince William will be bestowing his lovely wife with a little jewellery gift to congratulate her on the birth of their new son.  
 

If you’re looking to copy the duchess’ impeccable style, or whether you’d like to buy the mother of your child a little gift of jewellery to celebrate the birth of your little one, your local independent jeweller has the lowdown on this new trend.  
 

Pretty in Pink: Kate’s Royal Baby Gift 
 

So what exactly do you buy the mother of the future heir to the throne? Well, it’s been rumoured that Prince William is buying the Duchess of Cambridge a brooch with the inclusion of a pink diamond.  
 

Prince Charles gave Princess Diana a gold medallion with William’s name on it after the birth of Prince William, but it seems that the Duke of Cambridge is opting for something altogether more feminine.   
 

It has been reported that he is looking for a piece which will be equally at home being worn upon a high street Zara dress as it will on a regal ball gown, and it seems that pink diamonds are popular throughout the Royal Family, as the Queen has one of the finest uncut pink diamonds in the world, given to her by the Canadian geologist John Williamson on the occasion of her marriage to Prince Philip.   
 

She had the diamond set into a brooch, and it is often worn and one of her favourite pieces of jewellery. Don’t forget that if you, too, would like to have a brooch or other piece of jewellery tailor-made for you, your local jewellery shop will be able to help.
 

If You’d Like a Custom-Made Piece ... 
 

Visit your local independent jeweller. One of the great aspects of a visit to your local jewellery shop is the fact that you can commission pieces to be custom made for you.  Natural pink diamonds are rare and very expensive, but they can be sourced and turned into beautiful pieces of jewellery, whether a brooch or earrings, necklaces, rings or bracelets, if you so wish. 
 

However, the beauty of custom making a piece, whether for yourself or someone else, is the fact that it can be made to your desires and tastes, so if you don’t fancy a pink diamond, but perhaps would like a different gemstone or a simple gold or silver piece created for you, you can have whatever your heart desires. Similarly, if you have an heirloom piece of jewellery which you’d like to give to a loved one but perhaps isn’t their style, a local jeweller will be able to remodel the piece to your specifications. 
 

Or if You’d Like To Buy a ‘Push Present’ For The Mother Of Your Child … 
 

You’ll find plenty of choice at your local jewellery shop. Whether you’re looking to custom make a piece or buy something ready-made, your local jeweller will be able to help.  Don’t be afraid to ask for advice, either; your local independent jeweller will be happy to offer their opinion on what will suit your wife or partner. Make your loved one feel like a princess: push presents to suit every taste are available at your local jewellery shop.