Tag: hallmarks

Rhodium Plating on White Gold Rings and How Long It Really Lasts

A white gold wedding band comes back to a Hatton Garden counter with a warm tint at the base of the shank and a bright top. Nothing has gone wrong with it. The rhodium plating has worn where the ring meets the palm, and the alloy underneath is showing through. Smith & Green Jewellers is […]

Value and Virtue of the Vintage Engagement Ring

In a marketplace ruled by short‑lived trends and automated production lines, choosing an engagement ring is anything but trivial. Couples search for a symbol that mirrors their story and will stand the test of decades. The vintage engagement ring answers that brief with uncommon clarity. Buying one is not merely a transaction; it is an […]