How do I care for my ring?

Clean your platinum and gemstone jewellery gently using warm water, mild soap, and a soft-bristled brush to remove everyday oils. Avoid harsh chemical dips, particularly if the piece contains softer emeralds or pearls. Store the item separately in a lined box to prevent the hard platinum metal from scratching softer items or becoming damaged itself during storage.

Can platinum be resized easily?

Platinum can be resized by a skilled jeweller who has experience working with high-melting-point white metals. The process involves adding or removing a small section of the shank and laser-welding the join. Intricate antique shank engravings or shoulder diamonds require careful handling during alteration to preserve the original decorative integrity of the piece.

What defines Art Deco style?

Art Deco design emphasises geometric symmetry, clean straight lines, and strong colour contrasts between white platinum and vivid rubies, sapphires, or emeralds. The aesthetic draws inspiration from machine age industrial forms and ancient civilisations. Mountings from this period often utilise stylized fans, chevrons, and stepped architectural motifs rather than the flowing organic curves of earlier Edwardian work.

Are old cut diamonds different?

Old cut diamonds possess hand-cut facets that reflect light with a softer, broader glow compared to the precise, brilliant sparkle of modern stones. Each historic diamond is unique due to the manual shaping methods used by past lapidaries. These stones often display charming irregularities and deep pavilions designed to maximise brilliance under ambient indoor lighting.