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Case study: Charm bracelet for Graduation

Gary created a charm bracelet for our daughter Katie's graduation.  It was something she had wanted and had a great deal of sentimental value, as I had a charm bracelet with charms accumulated over a lifetime, so this was an ideal time to start the same tradition for her.

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Case Study: Two rings into one

When I divorced and returned to being single, I realised I would never wear my engagement and eternity rings in the same format again. I knew they weren’t my daughter’s taste, and it seemed such a tragedy not to make the most of the beautiful stones.

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Case study: A Diamond Pendant sat in the drawer

I had a marquise diamond pendant - once loved, but then left languishing in a drawer. It seemed a tragedy not to make the most of such a beautiful stone, so I approached Gary, who had been recommended to me by a friend…

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Rhodium Plating

Nearly all white gold rings are sold with a rhodium plating/coating on them. That’s what gives that brilliant white mirror like finish, and makes them look so beautiful.

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