Christmas Wishes

Making Spirits Bright

A Dusting of Jewellery Magic

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity is a cause close to our hearts here at Warrenders Jewellers. Over the years we have walked, run, cleaned and polished, raising more than £7,000 for this important cause. But for Christmas this year we wanted to do something a little different…

The Royal Marsden's Oak Centre is one of the largest cancer centres in Europe for children and young people. The centre treats all types of cancer in people aged 1-24.

This Christmas as well as making a donation for every sale over £500, we will be collecting gifts under our tree to bring a little extra joy to the children and young people currently receiving treatment at The Royal Marsden hospital.

Our Giving Tree

Give a Gift to a Child at The Royal Marsden

Between 5th November to the 7th December, we will be welcoming gifts in store for this important cause. All gifts must be from the below pre-approved wish list created by the specialist team at The Royal Marsden, they have also asked that all presents are left unwrapped.

Royal Marsden Christmas Gift Wish List:

500 extra Loyalty Points and a donation to Royal Marsden

For every sale over £500 made during November and December, we will be making a donation to The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, as well as awarding an extra 500 loyalty points to that customer.

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. Registered Charity no. 1095197

Raising Money for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

Embrace Colour!

Cool Blues

Classic Style

  

The Perfect Everyday Jewellery Set

Ode to Blue

Sunshine Jewellery

Jewellery for Holidays

A Girl’s Best Friend

Jewellery For The Whole Wedding Party

Flowers are blooming and the sun has made an appearance, which can only mean one thing, wedding season is here!

Looking and feeling your best is important, especially at a celebration like a wedding. So, whether bride, groom, a member of the wedding party or a guest, we’ve narrowed down the perfect jewels to elevate your wedding day ensemble to the next level.

Jewellery for the Bride

The jewellery you choose to wear on your wedding day should leave you feeling radiant. From ensuring your ‘something borrowed’ shines beautifully, to finding the ‘something new’ which makes you glow. We’ve put together our top picks for breath-taking bridal jewellery.

Something Old

 

18ct White Gold Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings
£6,995.00

18ct White Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
£3,995.00

Antique Tiara
£2,250.00
As well as being available to purchase, we are delighted offer this beautiful tiara free of charge exclusively to couples purchasing wedding rings from us.

To find out more about loaning this one-of-a-kind piece for your wedding day, contact us on 020 8643 4381. *T&Cs apply

Something New

 

 

 

Platinum Diamond Pendant
£2,750.00

White Gold Blue Topaz and Diamond Earrings
£675.00

18ct Diamond Tennis Bracelet
£2,750.00

Pearl and Diamond
Drop Earrings
£250.00

Pearl and Diamond
Pendant
£275.00

Warrenders Top Tip: Bring your jewellery with you to your outfit fittings and hair trials. It helps you work out the best chain length to go with the neckline of your dress, or the perfect hairstyle to really show off those beautiful earrings.

Something Borrowed

If you choose to borrow a family heirloom or a treasured piece from a loved one, it is really important to make sure everything is secure and in really good condition. As jewellery ages, clasps can weaken and settings loosen. To avoid loss or damage, getting sentimental jewellery checked by a professional before your big day is a really good idea.

Our team is more than happy to give your jewellery a once over and advise if the piece needs any repairs. We offer a range of expert jewellery services including remodelling, ring adjustment, restoration, Rhodium plating and jewellery cleaning and polishing. We can ensure your special piece is secure and fits perfectly, so you can relax and focus on enjoying every moment of your wedding day.

Warrenders Top Tip: Get all jewellery – particularly your engagement ring - professionally cleaned and polished or re-rhodium plated before your big day. It ensures all your jewellery looks absolutely stunning next to your new weddings rings.

Something Blue 

18ct Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
£2,750.00

Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
£1,095.00

18ct Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant
£2,495.00

Jewellery for the Groom

Choices for the stylish groom have increased tenfold over recent years. From highlighting your attire with your own spray of diamonds to beautiful watches, glistening cufflinks, bracelets and more. Below are our top picks for adding that little something extra to your wedding day outfit – including that all important sixpence!

 

And a Sixpence in your Shoe
Sixpence Cufflinks - £30

Vintage Waltham Pocket Watch
£1,995.00

Men's Highlife Automatic Watch
£1,895.00

18ct Four Diamond Signet Ring
£1,995.00

Jewellery for a Wedding Guest

As any stylist knows, the perfect accessory makes the outfit. So if you have a special wedding to attend this summer, make sure your finishing touches are on-point. 

 

 

18ct Diamond Huggy Earrings
£1,695.00

9ct White Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings

£950.00

Vintage Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
£895.00

Your Wedding Rings

Wedding planning can sometimes feel a little overwhelming. Working out your non-negotiable areas can really help you focus your budget on what is important to you. For some that might be the perfect location or maybe securing the photographer of your dreams, but one area we suggest you do not compromise on is your wedding rings.

Although these tiny jewels can get overlooked in the midst of wedding planning, you wedding ring is the one thing you will wear day in, day out for the rest of your life, so quality is key.

 

 

Platinum Diamond Full Eternity Ring
£1,895.00

18ct Diamond Eternity Ring
£1,395.00

Platinum Diamond Full Eternity Ring
£3,495.00

Warrenders Top Tip: Try on your new wedding rings a few weeks before your big day. You may have ordered them months in advance and not considered that your size might have changed so do give yourself a few weeks in case any alterations do need to be made so that they can be back for you to collect in plenty of time.

With a history and life of its own, we are only a chapter in the story of vintage and antique jewellery. As caretakers of these beautiful pieces, it is our role to keep them loved and well looked after, ready to be enjoyed by their next custodian. 

Keep scrolling for our top tips on caring for older jewellery plus our favourites from our current vintage collection. 

Vintage and Antique Jewellery Care

Whilst modern jewellery is often made with resilience in mind, many vintage pieces have a more delicate design. This means a little extra care is required to keep these treasures looking their best. 

Keep away from chemicals

Planning on spring cleaning? Take off those jewels! Not only will chemicals dull the shine of your favourite pieces (new or old), over time they will gradually decay the precious metals and gemstones beyond repair. 

The finishing touch

Lotions, perfumes and cosmetic creams can clog up the settings in your jewellery, making them appear lack lustre. There is an easy fix, just make sure your jewellery is the last thing you put on when you are getting ready.

Store it well

The best way to store any type of fine jewellery is in a soft lined jewellery box. This is particularly important with delicate vintage and antique pieces to minimise scratches, chipping and other damage whilst stored.

Brush it off

After wearing it is a good idea to give your vintage and antique jewellery a gentle clean with a soft cloth. This helps to remove dirt or oils from the day, which in turn reduces how often you need to have your piece professionally cleaned by us!

Bring it to the pros!

Whilst a soft cloth might help reduce the required frequency of a pro clean, to keep your antique and vintage pieces in the very best condition, a trip to see us at Warrenders is advised. Not only will you be surprised at the transformation these older jewels can have, we will also give your piece a thorough check for signs of wear and tear which could lead to significant damage or loss if left unresolved.

Now you know how to look after your collection, here are some of our favourite pieces from our current range of vintage and antique jewellery.

 Sapphire and Diamond Ring - £795.00

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.

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

Remodelled Sapphire Pendant

Unusual Roman Coin Commission

 

Back to Beautiful

Sentimental Family Bracelets