That’s why our Ovadia Jewellery experts are always happy to provide their advice to their valuable customers. See below how much the Ovadia team helped some of their shop visitors, dealing with any question or problem, by reading their online reviews on TripAdvisor.

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What to do when losing a diamond in the ring?

This London customer was stuck in an emergency: they lost the precious diamond of their 27-year-old engagement ring. Fortunately, the Ovadia team came to the rescue and created a new ring and pendant, recycling the left-over diamonds. They finalized their perfect jewellery pieces by adding a few more customized matching diamonds according to the customer’s wishes.

At Ovadia Jewellery the in-house designers can provide alteration or repair services on any jewellery piece. Whether you require gemstone replacements or fittings or even ring resizing, they can do it all for you.

Expert tip: See our diamond guide to get a better idea of what can be done with your diamonds.

Do I need to pay a deposit?

Duncan was desperately looking for the perfect engagement ring for his girlfriend while strolling through Hatton Garden. Several jewellery shop owners there asked for a minimum deposit of £1000 to even begin with their diamond sourcing for the engagement ring he envisioned.

Duncan really wasn’t keen on that and decided to continue with his search when he finally found the Ovadia Jewellery shop where he learned that a deposit wasn’t required. He was clearly relieved, and the shop owner Hannah tried her best to find the diamond he could afford. The couple will certainly choose Ovadia again for their wedding bands!

Expert tip: Compare different payment plans offered by jewellers to ensure you can truly afford the cost and it won’t cause you any additional financial strain. Your jeweller might even offer you a discount for buying both engagement and wedding rings from them.

How long does it take to get a bespoke ring?

Often people don’t factor in the time it takes to have a bespoke engagement or wedding ring designed and finished. Just like Berthfred here, they look for a quick, but the ideal solution. However, as Ovadia has all their bespoke rings designed and made in their in-house workshop, they can offer faster results within a given timeframe and budget.

Usually, it takes around 6 weeks or more for a uniquely designed ring to be completed, but as this review shows, the jewellers can offer a speedier process if required, depending on the complexity of the ring design.

Expert tip: Should you not be happy with the jewellery a jewellery designer has created, it’s important to clarify whether the jewellery store offers exchanges or returns.

These are only a few of the many questions jewellery customers ask and you can clearly see that the Ovadia reviews are very positive, proving that the Ovadia Jewellery team know their stuff and support their customers in any way they can.

Convince yourself and drop by their Ovadia Jewellery store in London’s Hatton Garden with any question you may have. You’ll definitely get an answer!

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The next group of people everyone has their eyes on are the couple’s parties consisting of the bridesmaids and the groomsmen. Guests will especially admire the bridal party and pay keen attention to everything they wear from their bridesmaid dresses to their shoes and, of course, their accessories to fully grasp the wedding theme concept.

This means it is just as important to ensure the bridal party is looking at their very best and every detail is well planned out.

Many people don’t put much thought into bridesmaid jewellery accessories. One way to make your wedding stand out is by carefully planning what jewellery your bridesmaids will wear as they are, in a way, the bride’s accessory.

How to make your bridesmaids shine so the bride can sparkle

1. Consider each bridesmaid’s choice

One of the ways to go about this is by letting the bridesmaids choose their own jewellery. The bride can share a theme to guide the ladies in making their accessory decision.

The ultimate jewellery pieces can be left to the individuals to pick with the bride’s guidance.

The advantage of this is that everyone gets to choose jewellery that reflects their individuality and gives the bridal party a diverse look.

The bride can request the bridesmaids to select whatever jewellery they want to wear, with some guidelines to help them match their jewellery choices. For example, if the bride would like them to wear short necklaces or metallic accessories, she can share this information with the bridal team and let them decide whatever works best for them.

The bride can also decide what she’d like them to wear. For example, she can request them to wear necklaces and earrings only. If she is wearing a diamond pendant necklace, they can choose to wear a pearl pendant necklace. If she has an elaborate headpiece, she can ask the bridesmaids to wear a hair clip of a similar style. Giving a frame of reference helps everyone maintain their individuality while trying to match the wedding jewellery puzzle pieces.

2. Factor in the colour of their dresses

Keep in mind the bridesmaid’s dresses when considering what jewellery is best for the bridal party. It’s also a good idea to have the bridesmaid jewellery have some similarities with the bride’s jewellery. This helps unify the bridal party’s look and let everything come together smoothly for the perfect bridal party photo and memory.

3. Gift the jewellery

It is a good idea to gift the bridesmaids with jewellery accessories. It’s a great way to maintain the wedding theme and give each bridesmaid a gift they will cherish for a long time.

Adding a personal touch by personalizing the gift bag or box adds a unique feature to the gift.

It is a great way for everyone to follow the wedding theme while making the wedding experience even more memorable. This works especially well when each of the bridesmaids has its own unique dress; it helps tie the look together. For inspiration on unique bridesmaids’ gift ideas visit Ovadia Jewellery.

4. Keep it minimal

It is possible to overdo it when it comes to wedding accessories. Keep it minimal to avoid drawing too much attention and looking gaudy by overdoing it. If you are not sure, err on the side of ‘less’ being ‘more’. Even something as simple as wearing diamond stud earrings is a great choice if the other elements are intricate.

If everyone has an elaborate hairstyle and the dresses are a vibrant colour, choosing stud earrings or a diamond bracelet will ensure the whole outfit is well put together.

5. Stick to your budget

It would be great to consider the costs the bridal party incur; from the cost of the dresses, accessories, travelling, gifts and more.

The bride can keep things simple to make the affair more affordable by choosing simple jewellery or by gifting them wedding accessories. One can also choose to use flowers as an accessory to create a beautiful and unique look.

The bride and groom don’t have to follow trends, they can choose what they like and what works without breaking their bank or without asking too much from their friends and families.

6. Have an accessory party

With so many activities happening before the wedding, one way to catch up and bond is over an informal ‘accessory party’.

Invite all the bridesmaids to go shopping for jewellery accessories. This will help the bride communicate the theme and the bridesmaids can actually choose jewellery they like and will wear time and time again. Besides, it’s a great way to create memories with friends that will last a lifetime.

For more jewellery expert advice regarding bridesmaids’ gifts and presents, speak to our team at Ovadia Jewellery in Hatton Garden London. We can custom make jewellery for the bride, groom and the bridal party.

The bride and groom hope everything will go well, and all the plans put together will work out beautifully in a lovely ceremony with family and friends by their side. When getting married there are many things to consider and the perfect look is one of them.

One aspect is, of course, the outfit. The bride and groom ensure they look their very best with a beautiful gown and well-cut suit respectively. What follows is to choose the accessories that accompany the wedding garments.

So, what are some of the factors to consider when matching wedding jewellery with wedding outfits especially for women?

Consider the wedding gown design

Each wedding dress has its own unique cut and style and choosing what works for the bride is one of the most important aspects of preparing for the wedding. After having gone through tons of magazines on bridal fashion trends as well as hundreds of wedding fashion websites, the bride walks into a bridal store with a few ideas in mind.

Choosing the perfect dress depends on the material, cut, fabric, neckline and so many other factors that make a dress the perfect match on the big day. So, once the choice is made, the next step is to work out which accessories and jewellery go well with the wedding dress.

But how do you choose the right accessories to go with your dress?

A wedding gown with a strapless or sweetheart neckline:

Pair it perfectly with a short necklace, choker or a multi-strand wedding necklace. This makes the neck look longer and makes the neckline truly stand out, adding height to her profile.

A wedding gown with a V-neck:

One of the best options is to wear a simple pendant necklace. This makes the bride look tall and absolutely stunning.

A wedding gown with a halter or reverse halter:

Ideally, highlight your hair and do away with the necklace altogether and choose a simple bracelet and set of earrings to avoid looking too bare.

A wedding gown with many embellishments:

A simple pair of elegant diamond studs or pearl wedding earrings will be sure to enhance this bridal look. For a detailed and ornate neckline, choose chandelier earrings.

For choosing the right colour of your accessories uses your gown colour as a guide.

For white gowns, go for platinum or silver pieces. For ivory toned gowns, gold jewellery stands out. If the gown has hues of pink, rose gold is a good choice.

Factors to consider when choosing jewellery

It’s important to choose a necklace and earring set for your wedding that you can wear time and time again. That’s why choosing the best pieces of jewellery is priceless.

Here are some top tips:

• Look out for wedding earrings that can be paired up with the day to day outfits.
• When choosing jewellery pieces, select a necklace, earrings, and bracelets that reflect your personal style so that they match your current wardrobe.
• Make the most of your wedding jewellery by treating it like an investment to enjoy for the rest of your life instead of treating it like a one-event affair. Reuse it as often as you can.

The most timeless jewellery pieces chosen for weddings are usually classy pearl wedding necklaces and pearl wedding earring sets that match.

Diamonds are also a precious and durable choice that make the bride shine on her special day.

Why you should consult jewellery experts

At Ovadia Jewellery, we have a team of in-house skilled jewellery craftsmen who work closely with the bride and groom to provide them with the bespoke pieces that they desire.

Once they have an idea of their perfect wedding look, we will discuss and plan the wedding jewellery design together with them. We also assist couples to come up with their own, unique designs. Once the design is agreed upon, the couple can choose which stones to be set in the jewellery. The piece is then cast, hallmarked, set and polished and the couple can collect their individual wedding jewellery pieces.

We have a large collection of certified diamonds and gemstones to suit every wedding look, so if you’re looking for the right bridal jewellery, ranging from vintage wedding jewellery to beautiful custom necklace and earring sets, pay us a visit at our Ovadia Jewellery store in Hatton Garden.

Share your wedding outfits with us and we can make recommendations on the perfect wedding jewellery match for your once in a lifetime event.

Every diamond is unique and no two pieces look the same. So knowing that, how do you ensure you are getting value for your money?

Let’s take a deep dive into the factors that help in determining the standards of the diamond are met.

• Cut

This is the geometric proportion of the diamond. This affects the gem’s sparkle and allure. Skilled craftsmanship is a necessity in cutting a diamond to match its proportion, symmetry, and polish to its magnificence. The cut determines the gem’s symmetry and light reflecting ability. This process is the most difficult as it is scientific and technical.

• Color

This feature directly influences the appearance of a diamond, ranging from colorless to light yellow. The gem’s value is measured by how much the diamond’s color is close to colorless. The nearer it is to colorless the higher it’s value. The more the color in a diamond, the more its ability to reflect light is decreased.

• Clarity

It is a scale entailing 11 grades varying from internally flawless to include grade 3. Inclusions in a diamond are the marks it naturally comes with, which in turn makes the diamond unique in its own way. The lesser the inclusions, the clearer the diamond and the higher its value as this makes it rare. Clarity is graded according to the number, size, relief, and position relative to the inclusions.

• Carat

This is basically the measurement of the physical weight of a diamond. 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. Carat has been the basic unit of measurement of diamonds and other gemstones since 1913. The more the carat, the more the value of the gem.

It is important to know which among the four pointers would be your preference in gauging the value of the diamond, be it cut, color, clarity or carat.

There are tips to remember when buying diamonds:

1. Choose a jeweller who’s been in the business for a while

This will help because only successful businesses are steady and have built a strong reputation. The longer the time in the industry, the better the products in terms of quality.

2. Always check for stone certification

The stones need to be certified from bodies like the Gemmology Institute. This enables you to know what exactly you are purchasing the certificate contains details of the gem in utter specifications. This is important because diamonds are measured by the human eye, so a trusted regulatory body is necessary when it comes to trusting a diamond supplier.

3. The setting

The center stone needs to be up to standard. A fine setting could make the stones fall off and a heavy one might not allow adequate light into the stone hence not allowing it to be seen to its full potential.

4. Check it’s ethical

It is diligent of a buyer to check whether the stone is mined from a reputable source.

5. Always work with someone you trust

Purchasing a diamond is a huge investment; therefore you need to be certain about where you are placing your money. If you know someone who has purchased diamonds and gives you a recommendation then they probably were satisfied and you probably will be too.

Ovadia Hatton Garden Jewellery shop is a reputable shop in the heart of London, the best store for creative jewellery designs and unique pieces. Being that our founders are very vast and familiar with gemology and the four C’s, they will guide you in choosing diamond as your bespoke jewel.

Ovadia bespoke jewellery

Having exquisite jewels in the workshop at Hatton Gardens, clients can come and commission various pieces. Wedding and engagement rings ranging from yellow gold to rose gold to diamond neckpieces are one of the various customs made pieces to suit your liking.

Bespoke wedding rings

It is important to invest in exceptional wedding bands to symbolize a union and Ovadia offers customized wedding rings measured to precision representing perfect love for time to come. This is done by working with your preferred design and a crisp diamond or gold piece to best match you and your partner’s personalities.

Bespoke engagement rings

This is just about every woman’s dream. The moment when the love of your life goes down on one knee and pops the big question. The highlight of that moment would be the glistening diamond ring. Our team designs and crafts the finest diamond rings for engagements with a personal touch like having an engraved message. Our designs vary and that is where our 3D sketchbooks come in handy by helping you get a visual of your perfect design.

Bespoke jewellery pieces

Getting the perfect gift can be overwhelming and stressful but one sure thing is that you can never go wrong with a brilliantly crafted jewellery piece. Our products include beautifully handcrafted necklaces, pendants and earrings. From diamonds crested in a golden pendant, our quality and style are timeless. The pieces crafted by our team by use of nature’s precious creation will last with you for eternity.

Vast collection of loose diamonds

Our workshop has a variety of loose diamonds for you to choose from and they vary in size, color, and clarity to suit your taste. We have beautiful and dazzling flawless diamonds made by our skilled master craftsmen. They work to precision to create exceptional work of art out of the gemstones. Due to many years of experience and hundreds of content customers in delivering perfect masterpieces, we have built a well-deserved reputation.

Pay a visit to our shop today and we will take you through the magical journey of exceptional jewellery.