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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.
January 20, 2020 | 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.
Valentine’s Day is the ideal time to proclaim your love and appreciation for your partner. Give them a gift that lasts forever this year with the help of Diamond’s Factory. In this guide, we’ve pulled together an assortment of Valentine’s Day gifts to help you find a luxurious yet versatile piece to suit all tastes.
Valentine’s Day Gifts for Her
They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend and this certainly rings true on Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re popping the question with an engagement ring or showing your affection with a pretty pendant, sparkling jewellery from Diamond’s Factory is guaranteed to impress. We offer a vast selection of styles, all of which can be personalised to match their preferences.
Diamonds
Simple yet undoubtedly elegant, this round side stone diamond ring is the perfect choice for a graceful lady with classic taste. As with all of our jewellery, you can choose from an array of metals, carats and cut grades, allowing you to create a piece they’ll treasure.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a romantic rose gold six-prong setting plain ring. The pink hue is reminiscent of love and allure while the single stone retains a classic style. Regardless of if you're proposing or gifting a symbol of your love, rose gold is a contemporary choice. Add a glitzy emerald-cut stone and you have the perfect combination of modern and traditional.
Pendants
Taking inspiration from stunning Victorian designs, our halo blue sapphire stud pendant is the ideal choice for any lady in your life. Guaranteed to attract attention for all the right reasons, your loved one won’t be able to take their eyes off this gorgeous new addition to their jewellery stand. If they can take it off, that is.
If you’re looking for something dainty yet equally as gorgeous as our larger pieces, this four-prong setting halo pendant is perfect. The pointed pear shape strays from the traditional circle shape, while the surrounding diamonds cause an eye-catching radiant effect. This is a great choice for those who are typically hard to buy for - who doesn’t adore a diamond necklace, after all?
Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him
Men are notoriously difficult to buy for, especially when looking for a romantic gift. Choose something they can show off; rings and necklaces are a wearable yet opulent choice. As with our women’s range, you can choose from an array of metals, chain length and type.
Rings
If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then gold could be considered a gentleman’s preferred choice. Undeniably bold and flashy, those who love to stand out from the crowd will surely adore our pave setting diamond ring in 18k white gold. If you think they may like the style of this decadent ring but not the metal colour it’s good to know that you can also choose from platinum, yellow gold and rose gold too.
With a small but sparkling diamond, this full bezel setting ring is a versatile symbol of love. Not only does this make for a sweeping display of affection, but it’s a gift that will last them a lifetime thanks to our high quality and warranty as standard with every item of jewellery.
Necklaces
Celebrate this day of love by gifting your man a breathtaking diamond pave setting cross pendant. Subtle yet striking, even those who don’t normally wear jewellery will appreciate this spectacular piece. Whether they’re dressing up or down, this necklace completes every outfit.
A smaller yet equally dazzling choice, our channel setting cross pendant is set in a premium metal of your choice. Sitting elegantly under or over shirts, a cross necklace is a great addition to any outfit and is sure to remind them of your romantic Valentine’s Day celebrations.
Personalisation and Engraving
Add a special touch to your gifts with our personalisation and engraving services. You can choose from a number of metals, shapes, carats and cut grades, enabling you to give them a gift that matches their tastes perfectly. All you have to do is choose your preferences on the product page. If you want to go a step further and design your own ring, we’ll work with you to create a completely bespoke piece of jewellery.
Why not mark the occasion by engraving your piece with a special message? From significant dates and expressions to initials, we can add that personal touch upon request. Simply get in touch and a member of our team will happily assist you.
White Gold Round Diamond Engagement Ring
From £502
Full Bezel Setting Round Diamond Heart Pendant
From £377