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To celebrate Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012, we have created this exclusive piece of Jewellery to mark this very special event in our Nations history. The design – approved by the Lord Chamberlain’s Office – incorporates themes from the Royal Crown and Cypher. It is designed to be worn as a Pendant, Brooch, Cuff-links or Ear rings, and can be hand made to order in any precious metal, and can also be Diamond set.

Prices range from £600 – £4500

Global demand for gold rose 21% year on year to $55.19 billion in the fourth quarter of 2011, while demand by volume fell 2% to 1,017 tonnes according to the World Gold Council (WGC). Gold jewellery demand increased 5% to a record $25.86 billion, while demand by volume declined 15% to 476.5 tonnes. WGC noted that the combination of high and volatile prices increasingly led consumers to demand lighter-weight gold jewellery and forced the trade to react with jewellery items at lower price points. Chinese gold jewellery demand rose 26% to $7.13 billion during the quarter as it surpassed India, where demand fell 31% to $5.59 billion. Fourth quarter gold investment demand rose 46% to $23.24 billion while by volume, it grew 19% to 428.2 tonnes.

Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz and is one of the most popular gemstones. They have been sought after by Royalty throughout the ages as symbols of Wisdom, Strength and Confidence. In addition to Royalty, the amethyst’s luminous quality, its spectacular play of light, and its role as a protective stone meant they were also worn by bishops.

Amethysts form from quartz, and are mined from many locations around the world. One of the chief sources of supply for amethysts is Brazil. Some Brazilian amethysts can be found in cavities within in a black volcanic rock (melaphyre) whilst others can be found as pebbles in the river gravels amongst other minerals as companions. Traditionally included in the most valuable gemstones (along with diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds), amethyst’s haves lost much of their value due to the discovery of extensive deposits in the Brazilian locations. Today, due to this plentiful supply, amethyst’s have become a lovely and affordable gemstone that is fortunately available in a wide variety of cut and uncut stones that we can all possess and admire.

Amethyst is one gemstone that is believed to have many metaphysical properties that are favourable to human beings, with crystal healing therapists saying that the amethyst has a sobering and cleansing effect on the body and calming qualities which allows the stone to be associated with peace. Amethyst can also assist with the reduction of addictive behaviours, such as alcohol, drugs, smoking and other compulsive type behaviours. It has been known to have a relieving effect on stress, grief, depression and emotional despair.

30 years ago, Lady Diana Spencer chose this elegant cluster ring after becoming engaged to the Prince of Wales. At the time it cost £28,000 and was from a selection presented to Diana by Crown Jewellers Garrard. It was a stock ring and was not made especially for her. At that time Garrard was a major client of mine and I was happy to be the one to source and supply the 14 brilliant cut diamonds that surrounded the beautiful Kashmir sapphire.

Please look at our Engagement Ring section to see the new Sapphire and Diamond “Circle” ring that we have created to celebrate the forthcoming wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. Prices start at £ 2600.00