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Under the Spotlight: Ingle & Rhode – Bespoke Ethical Jewellery

November 1, 2011 in Under The Spotlight | No comments

Based in Mayfair, London but selling online, Ingle & Rhode are specialists in ethical jewellery, engagement rings and wedding rings. As a company they strongly support the ethical sourcing and production of all their pieces.

They say, “We are proud to have been pioneers of ethical engagement rings. We use only ethical diamonds, ethical gemstones, fairtrade gold and ethical platinum in our engagement rings, and our ethical policies mean that all of our jewellery is conflict-free and produced in a socially and environmentally responsible way. Not only that but it is beautiful and bespoke. In addition to fairtrade & fairmined gold and platinum, we also offer the option of having our jewellery made using 100% recycled gold and platinum.”

The Evening Standard have said of the company, “Now diamonds can be a girl’s best friend without it tainting your conscience.” Even Vogue has given them a glowing testimonial, ”Combining unlimited bespoke possibilities with all the right ethical motivations, Ingle & Rhode is one of London’s number one jewellery destinations” they say.

But what about the actual bling I hear you say? Here are some of my favourite Ingle & Rhode pieces…

All engagement rings are custom made for each client. Prices start from under £1,000, but vary depending on the diamonds and gems you choose and the market price of gold or platinum.

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Tags: Jewellery, Under The Spotlight, wedding jewellery

Under the Spotlight – Weston Jewelry

October 25, 2011 in Under The Spotlight | 3 comments

Not all brides want a traditional diamond engagement ring, which is why I love to share companies like Weston Jewelry with you. Vintage or antique engagement rings are particualrly popular with my readers, as are rings with coloured stones such as ruby, emerald or sapphire engagement rings.

Weston Fine Estate Jewelry also carry a large selection of cocktail rings as well as men’s jewellery. They even offer free wordwide shipping and a full 60 day money back guarantee!

Here are some of my favourites from their vast engagement ring selection. Oooh pretties…

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Tags: Jewellery, Under The Spotlight

Under the Spotlight – Turtle Love Co.

October 6, 2010 in Under The Spotlight | 2 comments

Nested Pearl Engagement Ring Set

Recycled, reclaimed and ethically sourced wedding jewellery is always popular with Rock n Roll Brides but often very difficult to come across. I don’t know how long I’ve scoured the inter-webs looking for that perfectly rustic and charmingly unique ring. However I may have just discovered the answer to all your woes!

Dryad Five Black Diamond Ring (stacked with) Dryad Five Chocolate Diamond Ring
Champagne Diamond Circle Pendant

Turtle Love Co. curates ethically-sourced, handmade designer jewellery from independent artisans and put it all in one, easy to find place. Whether you’re looking for an engagement ring, a wedding band, or an everyday necklace, Turtle Love Co. has it covered.

Monhegan Moonstone Engagement Ring

Most of the jewellery on their site is made using recycled materials and in accordance with eco-friendly production practices, making it that much cooler and leaving you rest-assured that the sparkly new stone on your finger has been sourced in an ethical way.

The engagement rings in particular are not ones that you would find in your everyday high street shop. Each ring is designed and handmade by an independent artist, not a factory and a lot if the stones are more unusual than what’s offered in the mainstream wedding market.

Water Lily Diamond Engagement Ring and Rose Petal Sterling Silver Necklace

As a bonus, Turtle Love Co. hand package your jewellery themselves and provide you with a story about the individual pieces you’ve bought. How special is that?!

So what are you waiting for? Head over to Turtle Love Co. for an ethically-sourced browse right away!

Sterling Silver Orbits Necklace and Earrings

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Tags: Eco, Jewellery, Spring, Under The Spotlight, Vendors

Agony Aunt Anna – Bling for the Bridesmaids

August 7, 2010 in Guest Posts | 6 comments

Hello Kat and Anna

I’m getting married in October and have two of the loveliest, super helpful bridesmaids (as well as a lovely, super helpful bridesman (has anyone come up with a better term for a male bridesmaid yet?!)) I have been searching all over for a present for the girls (I think the boy is sorted). I would love to get them a necklace or bracelet, but would be open to other ideas. I have been looking all over but nothing has caught my eye yet. I’d like something pretty but not too girly, and fun but not too crazy ironic – does that make sense? I can spend about £50 ($80) per person (but I could be persuaded to go a little higher).

Any suggestions would hugely helpful!

Ray

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Dear Ray,

Ahh yes the pretty things. I am too trying to figure out what I should buy for my girls. They are all so different with different likes and dislikes and so I can totally sympathise with your plight.

So first I looked for classic prettiness but with a modern edge. I happen to adore this pretty necklace. I just don’t think you can go wrong with such a simple yet chic piece. If I were to receive this I would be wearing it for years.

Sterling silver wishbone necklace, £60 from Net-a-Porter

I am not sure why I love rings so much at the moment. Maybe because I see so many pictures of beautiful wedding and engagement rings. I know it is “trendy” to love thin bands but I happen to think that they suit most fingers and are a delightfully pretty way of saying thank you. A simple first letter of their name is such a touching memento. Although I am a heart fanatic and will probably have to buy myself a couple of these too!

Alphabet Rings, $88 from catbird

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Tags: agony aunt anna, Bridesmaids, gifts, Jewellery, Vendors

Mad Hatter Rock n Roll Bride ~ Candy Floss, Beach Huts & The Great British Seaside

July 6, 2010 in My Shoots | 134 comments

It’s that time of immense excitement for me again, when I finally get to share with you a ‘lil project I’ve been busying myself with behind the scenes. Unbelievably this shoot has been in the pipeline for over a year but it’s only now that I’ve had the time to get it all organised properly!

The Photographer
I first met Eliza Claire just over a year ago at the very first ‘Rock n Roll Bride meet’. We met in a teeny cocktail bar in central London. We drank cosmopolitans and mojitos and talked way into the night about business, photography and changing the face of the UK wedding industry…and look how far we’ve come in only a year! At this first meeting we talked about doing a photo shoot together and would you believe it’s actually taken this long to get it together. However, as always, the wait was so worth it as within the past 12 months we’ve got to know so many more amazing people in the industry, a few of which we asked along to join in the fun.