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Meet Our Goldsmith

Meet Our Goldsmith

As a jewellery firm with a history that spans seven decades, we know the importance of quality. From the jewellery we display and the incredible customer service constantly given by our team, to the level of care, skill and precision provided through our jewellery services. Exceptional quality is the backbone of everything we do here at Warrenders and from our staff to our jewels, we only employ the very best.

With this in mind, in honour of Repair Week we chatted with our expert goldsmith, Steve, about the importance of high-quality jewellery repairs…

Tell us a bit about yourself - how did your career start as a goldsmith and what do you most love about your role?

Goldsmithery is in my blood. My father was a Goldsmith, so I grew up appreciating the finer intricacies of jewellery making and repair. I started my journey as a Goldsmith by attending Sir John Cass College of Art & Craft before working alongside my father as an apprentice.

I love working with all aspects of jewellery, particularly restoring jewellery I know is precious to the owner. With the right care, beautiful fine jewellery can be loved, worn and passed down for many generations. 

As well as crafting beautiful new jewellery, you specialise in bringing much loved pieces back to life. Is anything ever beyond repair?

Sadly yes, sometimes things are beyond repair. However, with most items, if I’d had the opportunity to repair them sooner, that would not be the case. That said, there are always ways to bring loved jewellery back to life, whether that is fixing the existing piece or, if that is not possible, taking the gemstones from worn out jewellery and remodelling them into something new.

What is the most common jewellery repair you see in your workshop?

Whilst no two repairs are ever the same, the most common repairs I see include adding new clasps to necklaces and also adjusting the size of rings. Both of these are really important repairs to consider when reviewing your collection. Broken or worn clasps often result in the loss of much loved jewellery and rings that don’t fit comfortably usually end up lying at the bottom of a jewellery box. They are such easy fixes, but result in a brand new lease of life for your item. 

What is the best way to ensure a long life for your favourite pieces of jewellery?

My top tip to anyone wanted to prolong the life of their jewellery is to make sure you bring your pieces for regular professional inspections and check-ups! Bringing your favourite pieces to Warrenders on a regular basis allows the experts to identify signs of wear that you may miss. Worn claws and weaknesses in chains can be hard to spot and if missed can result in loss or further damage. Let the pros keep on top of your jewellery maintenance and those beautiful pieces will survive for generations to come!

11th - 17th March is London Recycles Repair Week, so during that week we will be offering free jewellery repair appraisals as well as double loyalty points on all repairs brought into our Cheam Road store.

 

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Celebrating Repair Week

Celebrating Repair Week

Free Jewellery Repair Appraisals and Double Loyal Points on all Repairs!


11th - 17th March is London Recycles Repair Week and this year the team here at Warrenders are excited to be joining this great initiative to help promote the importance of reusing and repairing what you have!

Launched in 2020 with a focus on helping build more resilient, low carbon circular cities, Repair Week aims to encourage people across London and beyond to share knowledge and make use of the amazing repair services available throughout the city.

Our jewellery services have always been of great importance to us and to our customers. Thoughtful purchasing and looking after the beautiful pieces you already have, is at the heart of what we do, and therefore we strive to provide a wide range of services specially designed to prolong the life of your jewellery and reduce waste.

From our popular remodelling option to jewellery cleaning, repairs, watch restoration and more, our wide range of services have been tailored to ensure you get the very best out of your jewels.

As a 2024 Repair Week Partner we will be offering free jewellery repair appraisals as well as double loyalty points on all repairs brought into our Cheam Road store between 11th - 17th March. These points can be used for anything we have in-store, including future repairs and our jewellery maintenance services! As always, our expert team will be on hand to advise you on the best course of action to keep your much-loved jewellery looking its best and are happy to offer routine inspections on anything you bring in.

Over the years we have been lucky to help hundreds of people transform their damaged or unworn jewellery into something they will wear for many years to come. Keep reading for just a handful of our favourite jewellery remodelling and repair stories...

Remodelled Pendant

Remodelled Sapphire Pendant

This beautiful pendant was designed and created using diamonds from two of our customer’s existing rings, along with a gorgeous blue sapphire.

“From the very start with the initial design, suggestions and advice, the service has been exceptional. I am delighted with the finished pendant and want to give special thanks to Gemma for all her help.”

Roman coin commission

Unusual Roman Coin Commission

Turning old into new, we were lucky enough to work on this unusual and fascinating commission. Our customer came to us with an inherited set of spoons each housing an ancient Roman coin. The coins were found long ago by her great-grandfather whilst excavating in Greece. He had turned one coin into a ring and the other three he had set into spoons, all of which now belonged to our customer.

Using the original coin ring as a guide, we carefully remounted the coins into rings for our customer's three sons, giving them each an ancient piece of family history to treasure.

Before ring After Ring

Back to Beautiful

This stunning diamond was housed in a setting worn and damaged by decades of wear. We transformed the inherited piece back to its former glory, replacing the damaged band and remounting the beautiful stone in a fresh new setting.

Family bracelets

Sentimental Family Bracelets

These beautiful bracelets were created for our dear customer Mrs Todd and they hold a tender story of family love.
From a gold cigarette case inherited from her grandfather, Mrs Todd asked us to create gold trilogy links to represent herself, her sister and her brother who had sadly passed away.
Some of the trilogy links we made were turned into a beautiful pair of matching bracelets, one for her and one a gift for her sister who was recently married. On the wedding day the sisters swapped their identical bracelets to form the bride's 'something borrowed' and also provide a loving tribute to their brother.
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Our Valentine's Day Gift Guide

Our Valentine's Day Gift Guide
We are a team of romantics here at Warrenders Jewellers and truly love helping you find the perfect gift for your loved one. So to help you choose the right piece for your love one this Valentine’s Day, we have collated our top picks for gorgeous gifts they will adore...
     

Diamond Heart Huggies  - £375.00

Sofia's choice for a V-day gift they will treasure forever is these sweet earrings! Created in gorgeous gold with twinkling diamonds, the timeless nature of these beauties makes them a lasting reminder of the connection between you and your loved one.
    

Citizen Gents Automatic Tsuyosa - £299.00

This Citizen watch is John's top pick for Valentine's Day. Both stylish and practical, underneath an anti-reflective sapphire crystal, this sporty timepiece features a sunray yellow dial, making it easy to read in a fast-paced environment - perfect for those on the go!
    

Platinum Diamond Pendant - £2,750.00

Classic and elegant, Airene thinks this solitaire diamond pendant makes the perfect gift. The single diamond represents love and commitment, a thoughtful and beautiful way to express your feelings on this most romantic of days.
    

Silver Diamond Set Locket - £99.00

Jenny is head over heels for this charming heart locket. A special Valentine's Day gift with added sentimental value, this sweet locket allows the wearer to keep a meaningful memento close to their heart.
   

Platinum Princess Cut Diamond Ring - £6,995.00

Simon's choice for a beautiful Valentine's Day present is this contemporary but timeless Princess Cut Diamond Ring. With a sophisticated design and strikingly angular central diamond, this truly is a modern classic in the making.
    

Sapphire and Diamond Ring - £3,250.00

The sapphire and diamond gemstones in this Toi et Moi ring represent the two halves of one couple. With a name that's French for 'You and Me' this sentimental ring is a beautiful and meaningful way to express your love, and is Gemma's top choice for Valentine's Day.
   

The Right Engagement Ring For You

If you are planning on popping that all important question we can help you find the perfect ring. From dazzling diamond engagement rings to vintage rings full of character and of course our custom creations, our team are experts in finding the engagement ring of your dreams.
       
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The Science of Colour - Jewellery to Elevate Your Beauty

The Science of Colour - Jewellery to Elevate Your Beauty

We all know that incredible jewellery can transform your look, and although we are firm believers that you should choose the jewels that you love, the science of colour is an interesting one. Whether it is the way the right precious metal can instantly brighten your skin, or how the sparkle of a certain gemstone can light up your face. Keep reading for our tips on jewellery to elevate your natural beauty.

Skin Tone

If you are interested in tailoring your jewellery collection to complement your look as well as your style, then working out your skin tone is a great place to start.

Already a popular tool in the world of make-up and fashion, knowing your skin tone can be a wonderful starting point to curating your jewellery collection. There are two main skin tones, which are cool and warm. You can work out which category you fall into, by inspecting the veins on your inner wrist in daylight. If your veins appear blue or purple-ish then you are likely to have a cool skin tone, if they appear on the greener side, then your skin tone is probably warm.

The Best Precious Metal for Your Skin Tone

Obviously the science of colour can go far deeper than this, however, as a basic rule of thumb, white metals like white gold, silver and platinum best suit cool skin tones and work to brighten your complexion.

For warm toned skin, the richness of yellow or rose gold metals highlight the natural golden tones in your skin, adding radiance to your complexion.

Some lucky skin tones sit in-between cool and warm, benefiting from the beauty elevating qualities of both gold and silver metals.

gold necklace
white gold hoops

 

Gemstones to Make You Shine

Much like with precious metals, the right gemstones can also work to boost your natural beauty and skin tone can be used as a guide for this.
Cool skin tones look fantastic paired with beautiful brights like red, blue and purple. For example true red rubies, deeply saturated rich blue sapphires and the glorious hue of amethyst. Topaz, Tanzanite and emeralds also look gorgeous on cooler skin.
Warm skin is enhanced with orange, yellow, turquoise and warm greens like peridot. Examples of gemstones which are perfect for warmer skin tones include citrine, aquamarine, morganite, orange sapphire and yellow diamonds.
While this could be used as a guide when it comes to choosing your next piece of jewellery, wearing a piece you love is the most important factor in decision making.
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A Jewellery Wonderland - The Gold and Silver Edit

A Jewellery Wonderland - The Gold and Silver Edit
The final part of this year's collection of Christmas gift guides is dedicated to the jewellery we can't live without. The perfect finishing touch to any ensemble, these hardworking jewels elevate our wardrobe and also make wonderful gifts for those we love.

Keep reading for our edit of the most enchanting gold and silver jewellery...
    
    
The Gold Effect
        
      
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Fall Down The Rabbit Hole - Our Fine Jewellery Edit

Fall Down The Rabbit Hole - Our Fine Jewellery Edit

Take a trip down the rabbit hole and discover a curated collection of the finest of jewels.

From the hardworking pieces you rely on each day, to the showstoppers that transform the simplest of ensemble. Keep reading for the jewellery you just can't live without.

       

Glorious Glitz 

      

 

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Welcome to Wonderland - The Vintage Edit

Welcome to Wonderland - The Vintage Edit
This festive season embrace the magic and get lost in a world of our finest jewellery collections. From glittering jewels to beautiful antique pieces and of course perfect gifts, reawaken the enchantment of Christmas with Warrenders Jewellers.

Delight in the romance of years gone by with our edit of the best vintage and antique jewellery.
       

A Touch of Colour

      
   

All That Glitters

    
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New Beginnings - Breathing New Life Into Old Jewels

New Beginnings - Breathing New Life Into Old Jewels
Here at Warrenders we are firm believers that fine jewellery is there to be worn! Of course some pieces work a little harder than others, but no treasure should be destined to a life collecting dust at the bottom of the jewellery box.

If you have pieces in your collection which are just not your style, or maybe no longer comfortable, we can help. Our award-winning team are experts in transforming inherited or unworn jewellery into beautiful pieces to be treasured for years to come. From gently adapting a much-loved piece for a better fit, to completely reimagining unworn jewellery into a brand new design, we are experts in making your jewellery work for you.

Keep reading for a glimpse at some of the remodelled jewellery creations we have worked on recently.
   
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This beautiful pendant was designed and created using diamonds from two of our customer’s existing rings, along with a gorgeous blue sapphire we sourced. We are pleased to say she was absolutely over the moon with her Warrenders creation:

"From the very start with the initial design, suggestions and advice, the service has been exceptional. I am delighted with the finished pendant and want to give special thanks to Gemma for all her help."
  
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Created from a brooch our customer didn't wear, we carefully adapted the fastening without making any changes to the beautiful design, transforming the piece into this stunning pendant.

In celebration of our customer’s diamond wedding anniversary, we reimagined an inherited solitaire ring into this jaw dropping design, fit for 60 years of love. Featuring a nod to our customer’s original aquamarine engagement ring, the piece showcases the inherited diamond at its heart, beautifully supported by gleaming platinum and diamond encrusted shoulders.
 
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These beautiful bracelets were created for our dear customer and hold a tender story of family love.

From a gold cigarette case inherited from her grandfather, our customer asked us to create gold trilogy links to represent herself, her sister and her brother who had sadly passed away.

Some of the trilogy links we made were turned into a beautiful pair of matching bracelets, one for her and one a gift for her sister who was recently married. On the wedding day the sisters swapped their identical bracelets to form the bride's 'something borrowed' and also provide a loving tribute to their brother.
  
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We remodelled this diamond ring into something more our customer's style. Keen to keep the original mount for a future project, we carefully unset the two beautiful diamonds and used them in this modern, asymmetric design.
    
If you are interested in remodelling jewellery you no longer wear or would like to commission a new piece, please do get in touch on 020 8643 4381 and our team will be happy to help you.
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2023 Winners of Retail Jewellers Retail Team of the Year!

2023 Winners of Retail Jewellers Retail Team of the Year!
WE WON!

We’re over the moon to announce that we are the winners of Retail Team of the Year at the Retail Jeweller UK Jewellery Awards 2023! The whole team had a really wonderful time celebrating at the awards ceremony last week which took place at the London Metropole.

Our talented Warrenders team was up against stiff competition from five other shortlisted finalists from across the country, but took home the coveted Retail Team of the Year award with some truly outstanding comments from the judges.

“This team clearly has strong professional but also personal ties with their customers, who trust them to deliver professional knowledge, advice and offer a friendly ear. This is what independent retail jewellery sales is all about.

Countless examples in the application highlighted the team’s willingness to go the extra mile, whether it was sourcing unique jewellery or tracking down limited edition watches, nothing is too much trouble.”

As an independent, family business, this award and the judges’ comments mean so much to us. Our customers are our beating heart and we strive to always put their needs above all else - they are the reason we are here and why Warrenders has been thriving for more than 75 years. For our team’s hard work and commitment to customer service to be recognised on such a national scale is a huge honour.

Thank you so much to Retail Jeweller for this accolade and also to all our wonderful customers for your support and loyalty throughout the years - we are proud to be your award winning jeweller and we couldn’t have done it without you!
     
    
We were delighted to get some absolutely lovely feedback from our customers following our win:

To all the team, congratulations for a well-deserved award!!!

Wow! So very well done to all of you.

Congratulations on your award. You all deserve it.

Congratulations! Well deserved! Keep up the good work!

Huge congratulations!

Many congratulations, well deserved.

Congratulations from us all. We love visiting your shop and admiring the vintage items. Though we don't buy very often you have always made us welcome and we definitely feel you are our family jewellers. This award is well deserved.

Congratulations Warrenders. You've always provided excellent service!
Absolutely delighted for you all. Your establishment is and has always been a genuine family concern. Have known most family members. So very well done.

Congratulations to you all - well deserved. Service with cheerful faces and patience whilst customers “ooh” and “aah” over the beautiful stock.

Congratulations on winning. You are most deserving of it. Good for you all.

Absolutely well-deserved in my opinion!
To all the wonderful staff at Warrenders!! Many congratulation on this award! You all deserve it as you always go the extra mile with all your customers.

Well done you! Thoroughly deserved, so happy for you.

Congratulation to you all, It could not have gone to better jewellers than Warrenders. My wife and I have always been pleased with the service and the items we have purchased.

Good luck and many more awards to come.

I am absolutely delighted for you. You deserve this!

You service is always outstanding, you go that extra mile for your customers which is so unusual in this day and age. I am so fortunate to have found Warrenders and look forward to using your wonderful shop in the near future again and again!

Congratulations!


     
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Taking Care of Your Jewellery This Summer

Taking Care of Your Jewellery This Summer

Sun cream, chlorine and perspiration can play havoc with your jewellery, but that doesn't mean you should pack your favourite pieces away until autumn!

We believe beautiful jewellery should be enjoyed all year round. So, if you want to dazzle poolside, we've put together some expert tips and tricks for keeping your jewellery looking its best this summer. 

The Heart of the Ocean
Although emerging from the waters of the Caribbean, Ursula Andress style, may not be ideal for keeping your jewellery looking its best (we recommend removing your jewellery before swimming), when it comes to summer jewels some precious stones and metals are better than others at withstanding holiday conditions.

Porous or sensitive stones like turquoise and emerald are particularly vulnerable to water damage, heat and exposure to chemicals and therefore may not be the best pairing for a summer escape. Non-porous gemstones like diamonds, tanzanite, sapphire and aquamarine are hardier, but are better saved for an evening soiree than a day at the beach.

Travel in Style
The key to travelling with fine jewellery is to keep each piece separate when stored. The best compact jewellery travel cases or rolls have individual compartments for each item, dedicated clasps for necklace chains to avoid them getting tangled and secure compartments for rings, bracelets and watches.

Keep it Clean
Even if you safely stowed your jewellery before applying sun cream or taking a dip, during the warmer months it is always a good idea to give each item a quick clean when you take it off at night. A wipe with a soft cloth can help remove perspiration, creams or oils which can tarnish or dull your jewellery.

At the end of summer we also advise bringing any frequently worn items in for a professional clean to remove dirt, oils and any rogue sand particles. Keeping on top of your jewellery maintenance is the best way to ensure your favourite pieces keep looking their best for many years to come.

Sweat it Out
Although perspiration isn’t the friend of most jewels, some gemstones love natural oils and look more lustrous and beautiful the more you wear them – perfect for hot, balmy evenings abroad! Pearls and opals in particular thrive when worn and are the kind of gemstones that don’t mind a little summer ‘glow’.

Our team are experts in gemstones and precious metals and are always more than happy to chat though the best care for your much loved jewellery, just pop into our Cheam Road store!
   
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