www.parkhousethejeweller.com 41


C


all it the ‘Kate effect’ or simply a renewed love affair with colour, but stones like sapphires, emeralds and rubies are now taking centre stage on some seriously fashionable fi ngers. Case in point is the aforementioned Duchess of


Cambridge who, on her engagement to Prince William, became the custodian of possibly the most famous sapphire ring in the world. Despite the ring being bought for the late Diana, Princess of Wales, in the very early ‘80s, fashion watchers agreed that the stone in no way dented Kate’s own modern day style credentials. But while the Royal Wedding focused interest


on sapphires with diamonds, the whole jewellery market had been seeing a strong revival in the use and demand for precious and semi-precious coloured stones in engagement rings and, given that diamonds are increasing in value at an extraordinary rate, many couples now realise that they can have more ‘gemstone for their money’ by investing in the likes of rubies and sapphires with diamonds instead of going for an all diamond ring. Today’s spectrum of stones has opened up


true creative opportunities for designers and more than before are crafting truly beautiful ‘forever’ pieces in colour, with Marco Bicego and Bulgari two of the best examples of this new movement. It’s a trend recognised here at PARKHOUSE the Jeweller where the entire design team has been focused on


creating new designs of rings with coloured stones and diamonds, both contemporary and classic at the same time.


Stones such as pink tourmalines, lemon citrine, blue topaz and amethyst look dazzling but don’t have to cost the earth, and while a brilliant cut diamond solitaire is a safe choice, an emerald cut emerald may be a more individual one. The appetite for bright and bold jewels isn’t


restricted to engagement rings either. Rubies are a hit with young minded people in their sixties for a Ruby Wedding anniversary. Or some people make one large, casual style, right hand ring by stacking a ruby and diamond ring with a sapphire and diamond ring or a simple emerald – a combination cocktail piece at its most decadent.


Apart from the choice of stone, the clarity of colour is also important when making your choice. The colour should always be consistent throughout the stone. Many sapphires and rubies have fractures which are fi lled with glass, which deteriorates quite clearly with wear and tear. That’s why PARKHOUSE the Jeweller guarantees that none of their coloured stones have fracture-fi lling or other treatments which become unsightly over time. After all, if you’re choosing an engagement ring, you want it to last at least one lifetime.


THIS PAGE:


CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT 18ct white gold ruby and diamond circle pendant and chain £1,760; Platinum emerald cut diamond with 2 square cut emeralds £22,950; 18ct white gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring £2,500.


OPPOSITE PAGE: FROM TOP TO BOTTOM 18ct white gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring. £1,995; 18ct yellow gold oval ruby ring £3,950; 18ct white gold sapphire and diamond ring £1,495.


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44