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 | 
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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
September 22, 2010 | Posted by Kate
Nest Creates designed a platinum & 18ct white gold engagement ring with a 1/3ct diamond and a fitted wedding band housing a natural cognac diamond for a couple who were happy to be used in our web film. Their story was captured in a sketch book animation.
Categories: Nest Creates News | Tags: 18ct, cognac, commissioned, Diamonds, engagement, fitted wedding band, Nest Creates, Platinum, proposal, ring, wedding, white gold | Comments Off
September 14, 2010 | Posted by Kate
Platinum, Rock Crystal and Diamond ring, which Zoe designed for PureJewels Hertiage Collection has made the front cover for the Platinum & Palladium Times
Categories: Nest Creates News | Tags: Diamond, Hertitage, Jewellery, Platinum, Platinum Ring, PureJewels, ring, Rock Crystal, Zoe Youngman | Comments Off
August 23, 2010 | Posted by Zoe
Why choose gold? Some facts about the composition of gold jewellery.
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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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