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The Royal Jewellery Box

The Royal Jewellery Box
Over the decades Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II carved a name as a fashion icon in her own right and this had much to do with her incredible array of jewels.

To celebrate our Queen and her timeless style we have taken a look back at some of her most iconic jewellery moments...
  
Coronation Necklace
The Queen’s coronation necklace was left to her by Queen Victoria. 25 huge diamonds totalling 161 carats make up the collarette with a detachable 22.48 carat pear cut Lahore Diamond worn at the centre.
  

Olympic Earrings
These diamond cluster earrings once belonged to Queen Mary, and were worn by the Queen when she appeared with James Bond at the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics.
  

Majestic Brooches
Our beloved monarch had an impressive collection of brooches. The flower basket brooch worn in this photograph was a gift from her parents to mark the birth of Prince Charles.
  

Signature of a Sovereign
The beautiful pearl necklace worn in the picture became one of Her Majesty’s signature pieces of jewellery.

She was gifted the two-row pearl necklace by her father on her wedding day and made a last minute decision to wear them for the ceremony. With just 30 minutes to spare, her private secretary guard fought through the crowds to retrieve the pearls from St James’s Palace. Luckily he made it back with them just in time and of course the bride looked flawless.
  

A Royal Love Story
The diamonds in the Queen’s engagement ring were taken from a tiara that once belonged to Prince Phillip’s mother, Princess Andrew of Greece. The Prince was heavily involved with the design of the ring and of a bracelet created from the remaining diamonds which he presented to his bride as a wedding gift.
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75th Anniversary Jewellery Collection

75th Anniversary Jewellery Collection
Our 75th anniversary has given us the perfect excuse to work together and create beautiful bespoke jewellery to mark our milestone. From a show-stopping platinum necklace layered with meaning to our beautiful everyday Anniversary Collection, keep reading to find out more…
  
The Platinum Diamond Anniversary Necklace

This show-stopping Platinum Diamond Anniversary Necklace was created to mark 75 years of Warrenders Jewellers. The necklace has been made in platinum - a nod to the Queen's jubilee - and encrusted with 0.75 carat diamonds. The three intertwining circles represent each generation of the Warrender family to have led our beloved business, a beautiful tribute to everything Warrenders Jewellers has achieved so far.

The Platinum Diamond Anniversary Necklace is available to order from our store and can be adapted to include your choice of gemstone and precious metal, click here to find out more.
 
 
Our Anniversary Collection
  

Crafted in white gold, our new Anniversary Collection was also created to mark our 75th anniversary. The everyday range includes a necklace, stud earrings and a bracelet each featuring a simple and elegant white gold circle set with three diamonds, representing the three generations of Warrender. Designed to be worn as individual pieces or as a full set, we are offering a special price of £995 when all three pieces are purchased together.

The Anniversary Collection is available to purchase via our website or in store.
 
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Free Valuation Day - 18 June 2022

Free Valuation Day - 18 June 2022

As part of our 75th anniversary celebrations on 18 June we will be holding a special Valuation Day at our Cheam Road store.

Whether you are thinking of selling any jewellery, would like to find out more about a particular piece or are interested in checking the value of your existing jewellery to ensure it is correctly insured, our expert valuer will be happy to help.


Why not book a free half hour appointment so we can appraise your jewellery and help answer any questions you have. For example:


- Do you know what your jewellery is worth?
- Is your jewellery properly insured?
- How has the price of gold affected the value of your jewellery?
- Do you have any jewellery you are thinking of selling?
- Have you inherited any jewellery that you would like to know more about?

If you would like to book an appointment, please click here. Or call us on 0208 6434381 for more information.

Time slots run from 10am - 4pm.

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75 Years of Customer Milestones

75 Years of Customer Milestones

    

Helping mark your milestones and capturing your special memories with beautiful jewellery has been the driving force behind everything we do here at Warrenders. From celebrating blossoming romance, to touching tributes to those loved and lost, we share just a few of the tender moments we have been honoured to share over the past 75 years.
  
    
 
After falling in love with an ametrine and diamond necklace at our Christmas Champagne Reception, Mike and Margaret came to us excited to commission a full matching set in honour of their 50th wedding anniversary. We carefully sourced perfect matching ametrine stones and set to work creating the designs which were debuted at the couple's anniversary celebrations.
  
  
Ever since this couple moved to the area over 30 years ago, they have come to Warrenders for all of their milestone gifts starting with their 25th wedding anniversary through to perfect pearls to celebrate their 30th, a ruby ring to mark their 40th and most recently a beautiful golden piece of jewellery to mark 50 incredible years together.
  
  
While purchasing the perfect engagement ring for his partner, one customer told us how he planned to get their young baby to help out with the proposal. He had ordered a special baby grow that was printed with “Mummy, will you please marry my Daddy?” that she would discover when changing the baby. The big moment worked out perfectly, and upon reading the words she turned around shocked to see her partner down on one knee holding out the ring.
  
  
We were honoured when Mrs Churms asked us to create a bespoke watermelon tourmaline and diamond pendant, especially when she told us the story behind it: “I had this pendant made using the money left to me by my dear sister who passed away. Years ago I almost bought a beautiful tourmaline necklace and have regretted not getting it ever since."
  
  
Young love brings with it many wonderful things, but the money for a dream engagement ring is often not one of them. 20 years after he proposed to his wife as a poor student, our customer decided to surprise her with a beautiful Warrenders engagement ring. It was a heart-warming moment to witness. The happy couple spent the afternoon browsing our collection and chose a stunning three stone sapphire and diamond ring.
  
  
One customer told us how her proposal happened while training to become a diving instructor. In a stunning location, her future husband produced an underwater sign that read ‘WILL YOU MARRY ME?’ all she could do was nod as a beautiful school of fish passed. The couple came to us to have a bespoke wedding ring designed with a subtle wave design incorporated into the band to represent their unforgettable engagement moment.
  
  
At Christmas Louis proposed to Jen with a pretty Warrenders promise ring. The happy couple returned soon after for Jen's dream engagement ring which she had been secretly admiring in our window for some time - some things are just meant to be!
  
  
We created a beautiful bespoke ring for our customer Joy that displays, not only the love her parents had for one another, but also the very special place they will always hold in her heart.
"When my beloved dad died seven years ago, my mum let me have his wedding ring which Warrenders resized for me. This year, at the grand age of 90, my mum passed away and I have been wearing her wedding ring too. But something wasn't right. Mum and Dad were inseparable in life and I wanted them to be together again so I decided to have their wedding rings melted down and redesigned. The gold of Mum and Dad’s rings has been moulded with a diamond eternity ring and formed into one - so that my fabulous Mum and Dad are together again for eternity. I wear the ring all the time and smile every time I look at it. I love you Mum and Dad."
  
  
To find out more about our 75th Anniversary Plans, click here. 
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Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Mother’s Day Gift Guide
If you are looking for the perfect way to celebrate the special women in your life, our Mother’s Day Gift Guide has you covered. Let's spread the joy this Mother’s Day and show those we love, whether friends or family, just how important they really are.

From vibrant gemstones to dazzling diamonds and perfect pieces to celebrate the special women in your life, keep reading for all the jewellery inspiration you could ever ask for...
 
 
A Token of Love
 
 
Close to the Heart
  
 
 
Bright and Beautiful
   
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Platinum Jubilee Hallmark

Platinum Jubilee Hallmark

In honour of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee any pieces we make during 2022 will be given a special Jubilee Hallmark. This tradition was last observed during the millennium year with the pieces stamped now deemed collectors items! 

You can find out more about the making of the Platinum Jubilee commemorative mark here.

 

Image credit: Assay Offices

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Jersey Pearl Valentine Offer

Jersey Pearl Valentine Offer

As a special Valentine's Day treat we are offering 20% off all Jersey Pearl jewellery both in-store and online between 3rd - 15th February!

From perfect pearl pendants to beautiful bracelets, click here to take a look at our current collection of Jersey Pearl goodies, ideal for Valentine's Day.

Here are a few of our favourite pieces…

 
 

 

T&Cs Apply

Offer is for 20% off the full retail price of each Jersey Pearl product purchased in-store or via our website www.warrenders.co.uk

Discount will automatically be applied at the checkout

This offer may not be used in conjunction with any other discounts or promotions

The Warrenders loyalty points scheme will not be applied to purchases made using this promotion

Warrenders reserve the right to refuse or withdraw the promotion at any time

No cash alternative is available

Any queries or complaints regarding the promotion should be made in writing and addressed to Warrenders, 4 Cheam Road, Sutton, Surrey SM1 1SR

Offer valid until 15th February 2022.

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A Christmas Gift from Clogau

A Christmas Gift from Clogau
As an extra Christmas gift we are giving away a free Enfys Bach Affinity Bracelet worth £119 when you spend £199 on Clogau jewellery in store or via our website! The offer will be added automatically at checkout.

Offer is available in store or via our website until 24 December 2021. We only have a limited number of these bracelets available so don't miss out!

Click here to browse our full range of Clogau jewellery.

Terms and conditions:
Promotion starts: 5 November 2021
Promotion ends: 24 December 2021
Enfys Bach Affinity Bracelet, RRP £119
Minimum spend: £199 on Clogau jewellery in store or via https://www.warrenders.co.uk/pages/clogau
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Transforming Treasures

Transforming Treasures

Customer stories on remodelling, redesigning and repurposing jewellery.

We all have them…pieces of jewellery we are attached to but never wear or no longer take pleasure in wearing.

We firmly believe all jewellery deserves to be treasured, loved and most importantly worn!

Our remodelling service is growing in popularity as customers look to create something modern and wearable reusing the materials of the original pieces as inspiration for something new.

Here are some of our recent recreations we have worked on with our clients:

It’s all in the detail

With their Ruby Wedding Anniversary approaching, our client decided that rather than investing in a new item of jewellery to mark the occasion, she wanted to create a single modern ring from her original diamond engagement ring and eternity ring (pictured below).

Eight weeks after their initial consultation with our Store Manager John, the couple came to collect their stunning new piece of jewellery, which features five of the six diamonds from the original rings.

What did we do with the sixth diamond? We placed it in her husband’s ring before giving the ring a full clean and polish.

 

Adding The Extra Wow Factor

A simple alteration to a piece of jewellery can ensure it retains its sentimental value while creating something more in keeping with current styles. This was the case for our client who was looking to change the look of her classic gold single solitaire engagement ring which she had been wearing for the past 30 years. We reset her diamond in a platinum mount with sparkling diamond shoulders to add that extra wow factor.

If only we could show you the pure joy on her face when she came to collect her restyled and updated engagement ring. These were her words as she tried it on:

"I'm absolutely over the moon! I can't stop looking at it. It's like when you first get engaged."

This special treat was designed and created by our team and delivered on time for her 30th wedding anniversary, just six weeks after initially coming into see us.

Keeping loved ones close

Making the decision to update a sentimental piece of jewellery can be emotional but you are in safe hands with our team. We take as much pride and care in drawing up the designs and creating the new item of jewellery as we do listening to our customers and understanding the story and sentiment which is attached to their treasures. 

Which leads us to our final customer story and one of the most special, yet simple creations we have made to keep a loved one close.

Our client didn’t want her late husband’s wedding band to languish in her jewellery box. Using the band, we created a beautiful pair of earrings that are perfect for wearing every day and still carry the hallmark from the year they married.

We hope you've enjoyed reading about how we work with our customers as part of our remodelling service.

This is just a selection of the bespoke, remodelling work we have undertaken. 

If you would like to talk to us about redesigning a piece of treasured jewellery you currently wear or have inherited but does not suit your style or personality we would love to help you.

Simply visit us in store or call 020 8643 4381 for an initial phone consultation. 

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Meet Team Warrenders

Meet Team Warrenders

They say you are only as good as your people.  Thankfully, here at Warrenders we have a wonderfully knowledgeable and talented team we are proud to have working within our family run business. 

So proud in fact we have been boasting about them on Social Media and created this blog that not only tells you a bit more about their likes and loves but also reveals their super powers.

John, our Store Manager is the most supportive and encouraging person you could wish to meet. 

John has worked within the jewellery industry for 35 years and has been part of the Warrenders family for 8 years. 

As our team leader, his supportive nature combined with his super power of ingenuity means John will always find a solution to anything that comes up, which is great for us and for our customers. 

Blue Zircon is John's favourite gemstone.  This stunning, electric blue stone is one of the oldest minerals on earth, with some crystals found in Australia estimated to be over 4.4 billion years old!

Away from the world of jewellery and watches, John is a big football fan, supporting West Ham.

 

Introducing the lovely Gemma who has been working in the jewellery business for 26 years and has been part of the Warrenders family for 2 years. 

Gemma is quite simply our wonderful ray of sunshine and her super power is empathy. She is so understanding and has an incredible way of seeing things from everyone's point of view. Gemma's knowledge of the business is incredible and she always ends her day sharing a new nugget of know-how with us all. 

To relax, Gemma loves practising yoga. 

Gemma's favourite gemstone is the opulent Opal. Below is one of her favourite Warrenders pieces featuring this beautiful gemstone.  

9ct Gold Opal & Diamond Earrings, £450

 

Meet amazing Alli! With 35 years working in the jewellery business, we feel very lucky to have had Alli as part of our family business for the past 3 years. 

Alli's assertive, can-do attitude and empowering nature helps ensure we always deliver the highest-quality service to our customers. 

Alli is a big softy at heart and loves seeing the delight on our customers' faces when she gives them back a treasured piece that we have restored back to its former glory. 

Where might you find Alli when she's not working in our Cheam Road store? At the seaside! 

Alli's favourite gemstone is the mesmerising Amethyst. See below one of Alli's favourite pieces featuring this striking purple stone. 

Amethyst and Diamond Ring, £925 

 

Meet Jenny, she is wonderfully creative and is also the longest serving member of the Warrenders team. 

Jenny has worked within the jewellery industry for 19 years and she has been part of the Warrenders family for 8 years. 

Renowned for her creativity, Jenny can take credit for many of the amazing images we use on Social Media and she also takes care of our online sales.  Her super power is sentimentality.  She loves hearing customers' stories and making them feel special.  

When Jenny isn't helping customers make important decisions about the jewellery they will want to wear forever, she adores being a mummy.  

Jenny's favourite gemstone is the stunning Emerald. See below one of Jenny's  Emerald picks we currently have in-store and online. 

 

 

18ct Emerald and Diamond Pendant, £1995

 We hope you've enjoyed learning more about Team Warrenders and we look forward to seeing you in store soon. 

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