Precious stone quality

We are experts at working with diamonds and unusual stones. As nature's own creations, they are the inspiration for many of our designs. Our stone dealing contacts are international and where possible we deal directly with the gem mines. This guarantees fantastic quality, certainty of origin and great value for money. This also helps to ensure future colour matches. We even commission especially cut stones to compliment our unique designs. Here is a flavour of the gems we offer.

Diamonds were formed millions of years ago within the Earth’s crust. Highly sort after for their superior lustre and strength, they are perfectly suited to a wide variety of setting styles and designs. Occurring naturally in a myriad of colours from jet black, ice whites and luxurious chocolates to the highly prized natural pinks and blues. The rarest of all coloured diamonds is red, the famous Hancock diamond weighed less than one carat but sold for $880,000 in 1987 due to its very rare colour.

Sapphire comes in a variety of colours from vibrant pinks and fiery reds to delicate cornflower blues, lilacs and peaches. Since the Middle ages sapphire has symbolised the tranquillity of the heavens, bestowing peace and amiability upon the wearer. With hardness rating just one below diamond they are a versatile and beautiful choice to set in any piece of jewellery.

Emerald is famously intense green in colour, this delicate stone has always been very popular. A member of the beryl gem family its fragile nature even spawned its own special ‘emerald cut’ devised with no corners to make setting the stone easier. Looks fabulous set in both 18ct white and yellow golds.

Ruby was extremely popular in Victorian times, this gorgeous stone is due a resurgence. From the same gem family as sapphire, hence as hard, the ruby can vary in colour from fuchsia pink to a deep rich red.