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Harriet Kelsall
23rd February 2012 15:01

A beautiful kite shaped diamond

 

I have just bought a stunning diamond pendant at auction as I plan to use the beautiful certificated G VVS2 diamond as a 'recycled' diamond. It is a kite shape (well a modified shield shape officially) and weighs 1.02cts (that is BIG!).

Kite shaped diamond 1.02cts

I just love this cut - it is low key and doesn’t sparkle as much as something like a brilliant cut so it works really well for people who like more simple designs or like the Art Deco engagement ring style.

It is currently in this pendant which is, in my opinion, a really bad use for this stone as it is underplays this beautiful stone. It will be much better in a beautiful and elegant ring.

Being a recycled diamond will mean that the price will be a bargain for whoever buys it and ethically I am very keen on recycled diamonds which are already out of the ground and are kind of pre-loved but ready for more and for a new lease of life. And as a diamond is billions of years old anyway - what do a few years of previous ownership matter? Having said that I never buy engagement rings to recycle diamonds from as sometimes people can be superstitious in case they may have been a symbol of an unhappy relationship.

I really want to design a ring for our ready to wear collection with this stunning kite shaped stone – something really simple and elegant - but I'm going to hold off for a while in case any of our customers would like to buy it for a bespoke piece instead as it really is such a stunner and so unusual. But get in touch quickly if you are interested!

Here are a few other rings we have recently designed and made with stones in similar unusual kite shaped cuts

Kite shaped amethyst 18ct white gold engagement ring
kite shaped natural ruby
Art Deco inspired platinum solitaire with a rare pink sapphire
9ct white gold engagement ring

Harriet

Harriet Kelsall
 
Iain Robinson
23rd February 2012 14:58

Harriet Kelsall becomes a Freeman of the Goldsmiths' Company

 

We are very proud to announce that Harriet has been invited to become a Freeman of the Company of Goldsmiths and a Freeman of the City of London.

The Goldsmiths' Company is one of the Twelve Great Livery Companies of the City of London originating from the trade guilds of the Middle Ages and is an institution that is more than 700 years old. Nowadays the company promotes excellence in design and craftsmanship and has the responsibility of hallmarking all precious metal jewellery made in the UK.

The Freedom ceremony took place earlier this week at Goldsmiths' Hall in the City of London. Below are a few photos of the event. Apparently Harriet now has the right to drive sheep over London Bridge which I don't think she has any plans to do at least in the short term!

Iain.

Harriet becoming a freeman
Harriet signing the freedom document
Harriet with her certificate
freeman group photo

special thanks to 'The Goldsmiths Company'

Iain Robinson
 

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