June 2, 2011 | Posted by Kate
It takes time to create a bespoke piece of jewellery, from deciding to commission a piece and meeting the designer to selecting the final design, being involved with the gemstones selection, and following the production processes; including modelling the patterns, casting the precious metal, cleaning up, Assay, setting and polishing. But I think it is [...]
Categories: Gemstones and Precious Metals | 
Tags: 18ct, bespoke, design, designing, Diamonds, earrings, gold, Kate Thorley, precious, Sapphires, Unique jewellery | 
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October 22, 2010 | Posted by Kate
I decided to write this blog when a friend told me that the white gold engagement ring her partner had bought her made her finger really sore, leaving a red mark and blisters on her finger. Now I am not an expert on dermatology per say, but I have gathered some information about skin reactions [...]
Categories: Buying Jewellery: advice, Gemstones and Precious Metals | Tags: 18ct, allergies, allergy, blisters, engagement, engagement ring, fingers, gold, Platinum, redness, white gold | Comments Off
September 24, 2010 | Posted by Kate
Bespoke Jewellery for Weddings. Something old, something new, Something borrowed, something blue, and a silver sixpence in her shoe.
Categories: Buying Jewellery: advice, Inspiration | Tags: blue, borrowed, bride, Diamonds, engagement, gold, Jewellery, new, old, Platinum, sixpence, wedding | Comments Off
August 25, 2010 | Posted by Zoe
Investing in gold jewellery: its rarity, value and the fineness mark that guarentees the quality of your jewellery.
Categories: Buying Jewellery: advice, Gemstones and Precious Metals | Tags: fine, gold, gold jewellery, hallmark, Jewellery, rare, World Gold Council | Comments Off
August 23, 2010 | Posted by Zoe
Why choose gold? Some facts about the composition of gold jewellery.
Categories: Buying Jewellery: advice, Gemstones and Precious Metals | Tags: 18ct, 9ct, copper, gold, Jewellery, malleable, Nest Creates, oxidised, Platinum, tarnished, yellow gold, zinc | Comments Off
August 16, 2010 | Posted by Zoe
Historical properties of gold.
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August 10, 2010 | Posted by Zoe
Nest Creates is added to the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths’ online directory: Who’s Who in Gold and Silver.
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June 7, 2010 | Posted by Zoe
Why Platinum? Platinum does not tarnish or lose whiteness when worn. Platinum is naturally white, and therefore does not require alloying with other metals or repeated rhodium plating to maintain its whiteness. Platinum jewellery, as with any piece subjected to daily use, will show surface scuffing over time. This is easily restored by cleaning and [...]
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