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Moving on through COVID-19

Alan P. Fulton Artisan Goldsmith Moving on through COVID-19 Our first minister has announced that as of the 22nd June 2020 small independent retailers can open if the appropriate PPE is in place. Although we do now have the appropriate PPE in...

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A Warning About Buying Jewellery Online

It is illegal to sell anything in the UK made from a precious metal whether, Gold, Platinum, Palladium or Silver, without a Hallmark – a stamp of quality, confirming that what you are buying is made from real precious metal. This stamp...

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Discussing the Colour & Clarity of Diamonds

With much information regarding diamonds now being online and being able to be sourced by the lay person how much of this information is accurate and true? Over the years I have had many clients and potential clients tell me they have...

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Questioning Sales Assistants In Retail Outlets!

Over the years I have heard some really ridiculous excuses and or comments reported to me by prospective clients, given to them by sales staff in jewellery retail outlets about what was and was not possible to achieve. This past week I...

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We Are Now Totally Bespoke!

With our continued success in creating original, quality, handcrafted jewellery, we have taken the decision to go totally bespoke creating on a commission only basis. To this end we will be selling off all remaining diamond jewellery at hugely reduced prices. Further...

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Ethical Gold

I had an enquiry the other day from someone asking about whether we supplied conflict free gold and if we can prove authenticity of source. As a company we are constantly trying to source conflict free materials however gold is problematical. A...

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