ALL THINGS
A Q & A WITH ANDRÉ ROSE MASTER JEWELLERY MAKERS , CANTERBURY
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ALL THINGS
WEDDING RINGS
A Q & A WITH ANDRÉ ROSE MASTER JEWELLERY MAKERS , CANTERBURY
What should I consider when choosing an engagement ring ?
Getting engaged is a very exciting time in one ’ s life . This is the ring that you will be wearing for a long time . The design should be personal to you both . One should consider different styles , different settings , different gemstones , your metal of choice – is it to be platinum or gold ? You must also consider durability and hardness . Diamonds are the number one choice with rubies and sapphires making excellent accent stones or centre stones , as sapphires come in an array of different colours . Make time to sit with us so that we can create a ring that reflects your personality .
What should I consider when choosing my wedding rings ?
A wedding ring should complement your engagement ring and reflect you individually . A plain band may be all you need , or you may like a stone set piece ; sometimes a beautifully sculpted and fitted band will highlight and enhance your engagement ring . A wedding band is a ring to be worn for a lifetime , and may need to be fitted or shaped depending on your preference .
What other wedding jewellery should I consider involving in my wedding day ?
You need to take into consideration your entire wedding theme . Less can be more sometimes , so take your time , look at options with your dress or suit , simple and classic pairings go a long way to enhance an elaborate outfit , and a one-off statement piece can draw the eye if the dress has elegant simple lines .
Remember the old adage – something old , something new , something borrowed , something blue ... Don ’ t forget your gifts for bridesmaid ( s ), bridesmen , groomsmen , and gifts to parents on both sides . Don ’ t forget the groom – he may want to wear some statement jewellery , too . Different nationalities also have different customs as far as gifts to in-laws on both sides are concerned . Often the parents of the bride will gift the son-in-law gold cufflinks and the parents of the groom will gift the bride a gold bracelet , for example .
What trends are you seeing in wedding jewellery and engagement rings at the moment ?
Yellow gold has been making a big comeback in all age groups , along with stunning centre stones for engagement rings with complementary accents . Single stone engagement and three stone engagement rings are popular – as always . We ’ ve also seen a movement in designing with a nod back to vintage and art deco styles . And you can never go wrong with a few pearls in the mix .
What should I consider if I want to use a vintage piece of jewellery ?
If you want to opt for a vintage piece of jewellery , you could very easily take care of the ‘ something old , borrowed and blue ’ in one sitting . We will check to ensure that all stones and settings are secure for your big day . We will also clean and polish for you so that you are sparkling all the way down the aisle . The most important thing to realise with a vintage piece is that it has been preloved and pre-worn , so please take care with it . We have restored many vintage pieces of jewellery , sympathetically working to restore originality .
André Rose Master Jewellery Makers 53 Palace Street The King ’ s Mile Canterbury CT1 2DY 01227 788200 www . jewellery-maker . co . uk
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