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.