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We’ve teamed up with Klarna to provide flexible payment options, allowing you to shop the way you want. With Klarna, you can split your payment into 3 instalments or choose to pay later, making your shopping experience smoother and more convenient. Your order total must be between £100 and £499 to qualify.
October 10, 2019 | by Admin
It is law within the UK that every item of precious metal sold such as Platinum, Gold, Silver is stamped labelling the item with the type of metal it is. Platinum pieces which weigh less than 0.5 grams, 18ct Gold and Palladium pieces weighing less than 1.0 gram and Silver pieces weighing less than 7.78 grams are except from hallmark.
At Diamonds Factory all our products are hallmarked as per UK hallmarking law from London Assay Office (The GoldSmith Company)
The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office is the oldest assay office in the United Kingdom. It has provided hallmarking services since The Goldsmiths' Company was founded in the 1300s. The company received its royal charter in 1327 and ranks 5th in order of precedence of the 12 Great Livery Companies of the City of London.
Hallmarking dates back to the 1300s when Edward I of England passed a law requiring any item made of silver, which was offered for sale, to be at least of equal quality as that of the coin of the realm (silver currency). The wardens of The Goldsmiths' Company were tasked with visiting workshops in the City of London to assay (test) silver articles. If these articles were found to be below standard they were originally destroyed and the metal forfeited to the King. If they passed, each article received the King's mark of authentication - the mark of a leopard's head. By 1478, there were several hundred workshops and merchants manufacturing silver articles in the City of London. It was not possible for the wardens to visit them all so the merchants were ordered to bring their items to Goldsmiths' Hall for testing and marking and a permanent Assay Office was established in the building. This is the origin of the term hallmark - struck with the King's mark at Goldsmiths' Hall.
In 1544 the Goldsmith's Company adopted the King's mark as their town mark and the mark of the leopard's head is now internationally recognised as the mark of this assay office.
The Goldsmiths's Company Assay Office is still based at Goldsmiths's Hall and remains the oldest company in Britain to be continually trading from the same site. However, it also has two satellite offices; at Greville Street in Hatton Garden in the heart of the London jewellery quarter and within a high security complex near London's Heathrow airport. It now has a new off-site facility within the Dalston-based jewellery manufacturer, Allied Gold. This is the first time in the Assay Office's 700 year history that it has opened permanent hallmarking services on a customer's premises.
In addition to hallmarking, the office has now expanded its range of services to support the jewellery trade and enforcement authorities. It offers a variety of specialist analytical services including nickel, lead & cadmium testing, antique silver dating, non-destructive compositional analysis, plating thickness measurement and a melt and assay service for scrap precious metal carried out in their fully independent on-site laboratory. Other services offered are a jewellery valuation service, laser marking, trading standards assistance, high quality photography and a comprehensive range of training and educational seminars, lectures and specialist events.
Beautifully elegant, timeless and unique all at the same time, the split shank engagement ring is a beloved style that is always in fashion. Named for having a distinct band that splits apart as it reaches the centre stone, this impressive style can be split into one, three or even four bands and twisted, woven or spaced apart. The shape of the split shank frames the centre diamond beautifully and can even make your chosen gemstone appear larger than anticipated.
Beyoncé, Paris Hilton and Hayden Panettiere, have all been spotted with an impressive split shank engagement ring. If you are also a fan of this style, check out 5 of our favourite split shank engagement rings that are certain to capture and divide your attention.
Revisit the past with a vintage style
Look to the past to help create your future with a unique and beautiful vintage style engagement ring such as this one. It features a central diamond in a split shank setting with pave-set side stones, for an impressive sparkle that is certain to capture your loved one’s heart. We adore this design in rose gold as it adds a beautiful antique finish.
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Be bold with a black diamond
Black diamonds make for a breathtaking and bold choice in an engagement ring. If your significant other likes contemporary styles with a unique twist, then this beautiful split shank ring may be the perfect choice for them. It features an exquisite round black diamond, encased in a halo of contrasting white diamonds and side stones - resulting in an extraordinary finish. Choose this design in white gold for a modern and fashionable style that your loved one will adore.
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Keep it simple but stylish
If your partner prefers understated yet elegant designs then they will without a doubt fall in love with this pretty split shank style. It features a delicate split shank band, perfect for petite fingers, and a contemporary pear shaped diamond. This ring will undoubtedly become a treasured piece in your loved one’s collection and, due to the versatility of the design, it is certain to remain in style.
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Dress to impress with yellow
For statement making sparkle this remarkable yellow diamond split shank engagement ring is certain to deliver. This exquisite ring features a cushion cut yellow diamond and a multiple split shank adorned with contrasting white diamonds. If you are searching for a ring that is as precious and unique as your love, this beautiful design is a great choice.
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Let your love grow with a floral design
Say it with flowers with this delicate floral design. It features a round shaped diamond surrounded by a halo of stones, in the shape of petals, and a diamond-adorned split shank. This pretty ring serves as a beautiful symbol of how your love for your significant other has flourished over time. Opt for yellow gold for a stunning antique finish that your loved one will undoubtedly cherish.
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Feeling inspired? A split shank engagement ring is wonderfully versatile and timeless. Each design in our range can be customised by selecting a precious metal and by choosing your diamond specifications, meaning that you can create the ring your loved one has been dreaming of in a matter of seconds!
Finding the perfect engagement ring for your loved one can feel like a tricky task at first, but if you search for a design that reflects their personality and style then you are certain to tick all the right boxes.
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