Category: Collections

1. Proposal Rings

   Posted on 11:00am Wednesday 14th Nov 2018

   Intrducing our new Viva ring - wear it just for fun or as a propsal ring.

   If you are thinking of popping the question, but not sure whether to get a bespoke ring made or choose the engagement ring together? Nude jewellery has an inexpensive solution so you can plan a special proposal but not have to worry about spending out on a ring she might not like. Here we have a selection of proposal rings that still have that unique handmade quality but for less than £150. Shop our Propsal and Viva rings here.

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2. Thinking About A Bespoke Engagement Ring?

   Posted on 10:35am Wednesday 21st Jan 2015

   Deciding to pop the question is a difficult and exciting prospect, especially if your not used to buying jewellery or not sure what her style of jewellery is. Here at Nude Jewellery we specialise in the unusual, quirky and contemporary engagement rings and love a challenge. Going bespoke is a great option because it means you can choose every aspect of the ring to make it special and unique. This blog post will give you guidance on the initial proposal ring and different style options to consider when deciding on the design. If you want to go bespoke but know your fiancé to be has a very distinctive taste that you usually get right but sometimes get very, very wrong, you might want to consider a stunt ring. Below are some humorous ideas such as 'The cable Tie,' rings by Ambre France or the 'Marry Me,' ring by Chris parry. Simple Elegance Stunt Ring

   This yellow gold frosted diamond ring would be perfect for a inexpensive stunt ring its understated elegance and contrasting polished and matt finish can be worn to any occasion.

   Organic Style Engagement Ring In recent years more people are looking for a ring that you can't find on the high street, something unique that they wont see in the window of another jewellery shop. Organic styles are a great way to show personality whether it be a texture onto the metal, granulations or maybe rough cut gemstone.

   Handmade Unique Platinum with Yellow Gold Engagement Ring

   Unique Aquamarine Rough Cut Gemstone Engagement Ring

   Handmade Silver With Yellow Gold Unique Zircon Engagement Ring

   Dainty Engagement Rings

   This is a selection of beautiful dainty engagement rings that we have in store.

   Dainty Rose Gold And White Sapphire Engagement Ring

   Unusual Flower Diamond Engagement Ring

   Unusual Curved Diamond Engagement Ring

   Lots Of Sparkle

   Don’t want understated? Then having pave set diamonds will create head turning sparkle. These kind of rings look stunning next to the wedding ring.

   Geo Flower Engagement Ring

   Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

   Why go for a simple solitaire when you could have one of these beautifully shaped unusual gemstones. Its the 21st century and with it comes lots of new interesting gemstone and diamond shapes that can be used in the design.   Click To View Collection Of Unusual And Unique Engagement Rings

    

3. What you need to know about the 4c's...

   Posted on 1:02pm Tuesday 13th Aug 2013

    

   

   The 4c's are a universal grading system for diamonds that is in place to keep consistency within the diamond industry. Developed by the Gemmological Institute of America (GIA), diamonds purchased within jewellers often come with a GIA certificate describing the diamond in terms of the 4c's.

   Colour

   

   • The less colour, the higher the value

   This of course refers to 'colourless' diamonds and not to fancy-coloured diamonds (pinks and blues) that lie outside of the colour scale discussed here. The scale refers to body colour of the diamond which may be completely lacking in colour (the ideal) or may feature hints of yellow or brown. The scale runs from D to Z, with D being completely colourless and Z exhibiting light colour. Even though the colour difference may be subtle it does have a profound impact on the value of the stone.

   Clarity

   

   • Natural imperfections

   Diamonds are formed within the mantle of the earth and pushed to the surface during volcanic eruptions. A diamond completely free from inclusions or blemishes is quite rare and the clarity grade refers to the size, nature and location of these imperfections.

   Flawless-Internally Flawless (FL - IF) no inclusions are visible using a 10x lens, very rare

   Very, very slight inclusions (VVS1 – VVS2) difficult to see inclusions with 10x lens, excellent quality

   Very slight inclusions (VS1 – VS2) difficult to see inclusions with 10x lens
   

   Slight inclusions (SI1 – SI2) easy to find with 10x lens but difficult to see with naked eye
   

   Inclusions (I1 – I3) may be seen by naked eye

   

   Carat

   • 1 carat = 0.2 grams

   Carat is the unit of weight that is used for diamonds, it is not necessarily representative of it's size.  A small difference in carat weight can greatly affect the price of the diamond.

   Cut

   • The cut for a diamond has been mathematically pre-determined

   Diamonds have a complex relationship with light, cut too shallow the light falls straight through, cut too deep and the light struggles to reflect back to the eye, generally moving out of the side of the stone. Diamonds have optimum angles that they must be cut at to produce maximum brilliance and dispersion – this is what gives them their sparkle!

   Cut grades are classified as:

   Excellent - Very Good - Good – Fair - Poor

    

   At Nude Jewellery we can source a variety of diamonds for your bespoke commission.  For information on bespoke diamond pieces or for general advice regarding diamonds please call our customer service advisors on 07957 371 254