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May 26, 2023 | 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.
If you’re the kind of person who enjoys keeping your jewellery minimal or someone who enjoys understated designs, simple engagement rings might be for you. Our range of simple, elegant engagement rings are dainty and timeless.
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Simple engagement rings have been given to brides-to-be for centuries. One of the most popular simple styles of engagement rings is the solitaire ring. Featuring just a single, beautiful gemstone atop a plain band, solitaire rings have been loved for centuries but became a popular engagement ring choice in the early 1900s – and this popularity still continues today.
Read on for our recommendations for the perfect simple engagement rings.
1. White Gold Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Featuring a delicately narrow, white gold band with a 4-prong setting, this ring is dainty and sophisticated. The prong setting allows the beauty of the round diamond to shine as it lets plenty of light into the stone. White gold is a beautiful, contemporary precious metal that looks really lovely when paired with other silver-hued jewellery.
2. Prong Setting Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring
Prong settings are some of the most popular solitaire rings because they raise the diamond above the band, creating an elegant silhouette and maximising its sparkle. White gold is a lovely precious metal for those who don’t like yellow or rose gold but would like something to match their silver jewellery.
3. 6 Prong Setting Thin Engagement Ring
6-prong settings are similar to 4-prong settings, but they offer a bit of extra detail to the ring's design. The thin band of this simple engagement ring gives it an elegant and sophisticated style and, when paired with the beautiful white gold metal and round diamond, creates a timeless, classic ring you’ll cherish forever.
4. White Gold Round Side Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Just like beauty, simplicity is in the eye of the beholder. If you like engagement ring styles with a little bit more sparkle (while still keeping the design simple), opt for this white gold side stone engagement ring. The band of this prong-setting ring is inlaid with smaller diamonds to compliment the larger one set atop the band, adding a bit more sparkle and glamour to your simplistic ring.
5. Semi Bezel Setting Solitaire Engagement Ring
A bezel setting is a great setting styling for those who don’t like the look of prongs. The band of metal around the diamond holds the stone in place and gives the ring a smooth flow. A semi-bezel setting is a mixture of a bezel and a prong setting. From the top, you have the smooth lines of a bezel setting while underneath remains open, allowing light to shine through the diamond and give it a beautiful sparkle. It’s a beautiful, simplistic, elegant, and timeless design.
6. Prong Set Round Side Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
For something a little more detailed while still keeping the style fairly simple, this prong-set side stone diamond ring is a beautiful option. The prong-set diamond is a round shape – one of the most popular shapes – and is accompanied by smaller diamonds that twist around the band, adding to the shine and glamour of the ring while still staying minimalistic and elegant.
7. Prong Setting Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring
For a ring that is a little more unique while still keeping the style simple, this prong-setting solitaire ring with a baguette-cut diamond is the perfect option. This ring features just a single baguette diamond mounted onto a narrow, white gold band. The perfect balance of elegance and simplicity. Baguette-cut stones are really unusual, oozing vintage-style charm and glamour, so make the ideal stones for someone who loves unique pieces of jewellery.
8. Prong Setting Side Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
This side-stone ring is a bit more of a dainty style for those who want a delicate design for their engagement ring. The larger prong-set ring is complimented by a ring of smaller diamonds for a timeless and elegant look that is a little more on the delicate side.
9. Prong Setting Oval Tanzanite Three Stone Engagement Ring
A great way to add detail to a simple engagement ring without cluttering up the design is to select a coloured gemstone like this three-stone tanzanite ring. The design is fairly simple, with a narrow band topped with two round diamonds and an oval tanzanite. Oval-shaped stones are really lovely gems that add some nice detail to a ring and help to make fingers look more slender.
10. Prong Setting Pear Solitaire Ring
A truly unique style of ring can be found in this Emerald prong-setting pear solitaire ring. The pear-shaped stone adds something a bit more unique to the ring, not only does emerald make a really interesting stone for an engagement ring, but the pear shape adds extra interest, making it a really lovely choice. The tension-style band of the ring is also a really fun way to add detail to a ring that is actually very simple and minimalistic in design. This is ideal for those who like rocking their individual style.
When it comes to choosing an engagement ring, sometimes less is more. Simple, elegant engagement rings are really lovely ways to show how much you love your significant other without overpowering the symbolism of the ring.
Whether you’re looking for something light and dainty or want something with a bit more dazzle, browse our full range of engagement rings to find the perfect way to propose.
White Gold Round Diamond Engagement Ring
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White Gold Round Side Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
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White Gold Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring
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