We were delighted to see former jockey and racing presenter Hayley Turner wearing our 18ct White Gold Diamond Necklace and 18ct White Gold Diamond Earrings at The Investec Oaks at Epsom Racecourse on Friday.

Hayley paired our beautiful jewels with a stunning red dress coat and looked the epitome of elegance as she took viewers through the day's dramatic events.

Click here to browse our collection of diamond jewellery.

Finding the perfect diamond can be a little daunting as they come in a wide variety of colours and sizes. Choosing the right diamond for you requires knowledge about cut, clarity, carat and colour. Read on for our basic guide on these four big Cs which need to be considered when choosing your dream stone…

Cut

The cut of a diamond refers to how the proportions and finish of a diamond affect its overall appearance. The facets allow light to reflect from one to another determining the brilliance of the stone. The most popular cut - the round brilliant - can have 57 or 58 facets. Other cuts include emerald, pear, marquise, princess, radiant, oval and heart. The cut is graded on a scale from excellent to poor and incorporates the diamond’s brightness, fire, scintillation, weight ratio, durability, polish and symmetry.

Colour

The more colourless a diamond is, the rarer and more valuable the stone. The colour of diamonds can vary greatly, ranging from totally colourless through to a yellow, grey or brown hue. The coloured tinting found in most diamonds is caused by minute impurities within the stone. Each stone is colour graded to a precise scale from ‘D’ (colourless) to ‘Z’ (saturated).

Diamonds can also occur in other colours, including pink, blue, red, green and brown.  These diamonds are graded by their intensity and colour, which ranges from ‘pale’ to ‘fancy vivid intense’.

Fluorescence refers to the emission of visible light from a diamond when subjected to ultraviolet radiation. The terms for describing the strength of fluorescence are: None, Faint, Medium, Strong and Very Strong.

Clarity

A diamond’s clarity is determined by the degree to which it is free from naturally occurring inclusions under ten times magnification. The number, type, colour, size and position of these inclusions can affect a diamond’s value. Virtually all diamonds have imperfections called inclusions and blemishes. The fewer inclusions, the rarer the stone. The diamond clarity ratings range from FL (flawless) to I3 (heavily included).

Carat

One carat equals 0.20 grams and is divided into 100 points. A diamond weighing 50 points is half a carat. Diamonds of equal size can have very different values, depending on their cut, clarity and colour. However, when considering larger stones, they will have considerably more value. Usually a two-carat diamond will be more than twice as valuable as a one carat stone with the same grading. Large diamonds of high quality are very rare.

At Warrenders we are experts in precious gemstones meaning we are able to handle certificated diamonds and have all the knowledge required to assist you in choosing your dream stone. We only use GIA (Gemmological Institute of America) certificated diamonds – the leading and internationally recognised grading system for classifying diamonds.

To mark our 70th anniversary, we are running an in-store prize draw giving one lucky customer the chance to win £1,000 to spend with us.

All you need to do is spend £100 or more in our shop* and you will be automatically entered into the prize draw. 

The draw ends November 2017 and the winner will be announced shortly after. Visit us to find out more or browse online for some shopping inspiration!

*Terms and conditions apply. Ask in store for details. 

Terms and Conditions

The Terms and Conditions include but are not limited to the following…..

1. Customers making a purchase of any stock item/s or special order over £100 from Warrenders Jewellers in a single transaction will be entered into the prize draw.
2. The promotion does not include services, such as repairs or valuations etc.
3. Contact details are to be left at time of purchase.
4. Entrants are entitled to one entry per transaction over £100.
5. Subsequent purchases meeting the required criteria may also be entered into the draw.
6. Warrenders reserve the right to refuse or withdraw the promotion at any time. 7. No cash alternative is available.
8. Employees, associates, family or friends of Warrenders are not permitted to make use of this promotion.
9. The promotion is offered solely at the discretion of Warrenders, its directors and store manager.
10. Any queries or complaints regarding the promotion should be made in writing and addressed Warrenders, 4 Cheam Road, Sutton, Surrey SM1 1SR.
11. Only applies to items purchased in store (not applicable to online purchases.)
12. Winner will be notified by phone or email and invited to attend Warrenders prize draw presentation – Thursday 7th December 2017 (date may be subject to change).
13. Prizes are non-transferrable, can only be redeemed at Warrenders and cannot be used in conjunction with any offer, discount or sale items.
14. The winner’s name and photograph may be displayed on the website and any related public relations material
15. Any personal data relating to the winner will be used solely in accordance with the UK’s current data protection legislation and will not be disclosed to a third party without the entrant’s prior consent.

This year marks 70 years since we first opened our doors at Warrenders Jewellery! Our family-run firm was established in 1947, since then we have enjoyed seven decades of helping customers shop for their vintage and fine jewellery needs.

To celebrate reaching this incredible milestone, we are running a special offer* on all of our platinum jewellery as a way of saying thank you for your support and custom.

Throughout 2017, enjoy 20% off all our platinum jewellery when purchased in store. Visit our store to find out more.

*Offer is only available on purchases in store.

Last Saturday we were invited to BBC Radio Surrey to talk to James Cannon about our 70 years in the jewellery business as well as our experiences of retailing in Sutton.

We had a great time chatting with James about the importance of rewarding customers and how vital it is for high street shops to engage with customers on a personal level.

We wouldn’t be in our 70^th year of business without the support of our customers so rewarding loyalty is something we feel very strongly about. Our platinum anniversary is the ideal opportunity to give something back to our customers, therefore we will be running a prize draw throughout 2017 and a special offer on all our platinum jewellery. To top off our anniversary year, we will be holding a summer party to celebrate our significant milestone.

It is the quality of our jewellery, but also the quality of our customer service that has kept us at the heart of Sutton for so long. With the rise in popularity of online shopping, we have ensured we grow with the times with the launch of our ecommerce site. However, it is our place in the local community and our dedication to providing an unforgettable customer experience that is at the centre of everything we do and has kept our business thriving all of these years.  

To listen to our interview on BBC Radio Surrey please click here.

Sunday 26th March marks Mother’s Day, and Warrenders have some super treats in store!

 925 Sterling Silver & 18t Gold Plate
£79

Silver Round Mother Of Pearl Necklace
£69.00

  925 Silver South Sea Mother Of Pearl Bracelet
£70.00

Silver Mother Of Pearl Earrings
£59.00

The team at Warrenders is ready to help you find a gift that shows just how much you care this Mothering Sunday.

Two’s company three’s a crowd certainly doesn’t apply when it comes to buying gold. Ever wondered why you find that gold comes in various different colours, predominantly gold, rose gold and white gold? The simplest answer is that pure 24 carat gold is extremely soft to work with; therefore gold is combined with other metals to create a more durable alloy more suited to wearing as jewellery. Gold alloys can including silver, copper, zinc, manganese, palladium and platinum, all having different effects on the colour and durability of the gold in your jewellery.

Gold Carats
Gold is measured in carats, so, pure gold is made up of 24 carats, but is so soft that you can easily mark it by hand. 18 carat gold is made up of 18 parts of pure gold per 24 parts of metal and 9 carat gold to a ratio of 9/24. Therefore the UK standards of 18 and 9 carat gold contain 75% and 37.5% of pure gold respectively and are hallmarked accordingly.

White Gold
If you are buying a white gold piece of jewellery you could see anything from a light silver shade to a darker gunmetal tone depending on the alloy but the majority of white gold is also finished with rhodium to leave the piece with a bright white polish.

Gold
Gold has always been desired for its unique warm tones and remains a leading global commodity. It is often used with gem stones to add depth and colour to a finished piece of jewellery.

Rose Gold
Another variation to the family is rose gold, sometimes called red or pink gold. As a rule of thumb, the more copper used in the alloy the more rose, pink or red it will be. Rose gold has romantic vintage appeal but now has a firm hold on contemporary jewellery design.

So whether you are coming up roses, basking in sunshine or looking chic with silvery tones, there is a gold out there for everyone. And for those that can’t decide? All three complement each other beautifully, as seen below!