how do i know my diamonds and gems are safe in my jewellery?

what should i look for if i think a setting is wearing out on one of my pieces of jewellery?

this is a great question, and i am going to answer it like this. if you see or have one or more of the following “symptoms” then you NEED to have your jewellery looked at by ESKAE Jeweller.

• the backs of the claws are completely rounded off and have lost their shape completely
• it looks as though the metal holding my diamond/gemstone in place is about the thickness of a piece of paper
• you can see that parts of the metal has “chipped” or is missing in places around the diamond/gemstone
• it has been more than 5yrs since you last had your jewellery checked and/or cleaned
• it looks like there may be a crack or split in the claw or bezel setting around the diamond/gemstone
• the claw/s has been bent out of position

by themselves these symptoms are not necessarily the death of your jewellery, but if you have more than one of these symptoms, then you need to have your piece assessed by ESKAE, at your earliest convenience. the diamond or gemstone may not be compromised today or tomorrow, but there is a day that could possibly mean you have lost your precious diamond or gemstone…

not a good thing…

jewellery is made to last, but it does require a little bit of upkeep on both parts, IE; you and me. at ESKAE we make our jewellery with the expectation that you will get a solid 20-30 years out of your piece WITH the right sort of care. we offer ALL our clients 1 x FREE “jewellery health check” every year for the piece you have commisioned from us.

with your FREE ” health check” done regularly IE; every year, you will extend not only the life of your jewellery but ALSO keep it looking sparkling and looking its best!

if you have a piece of jewellery that you think may have one or more of the above symptoms get in touch with me at Sam@EskaeJeweller.com so that i can advise you in the best coarse of action to take.

Sam.
Eskae Jeweller