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HRJ's GUIDE TO UNUSUAL CUTS OF GEMSTONEIn the world of gemstones, the cut plays a pivotal role in defining a stone’s aesthetic appeal and value. While classic cuts like round and oval will always remain popular, several more unusual cuts of gemstone that I love to use...

CUSTOM CUT GEMSTONES AND BESPOKE DESIGNHere at HRJ we love to talk about our use of custom cut gems but what does it mean, and why and how do we use them? In this article, I will explore where this often unique and technical skill features in my bespoke jewellery...

THE TOP FIVE ENGAGEMENT RING STYLESOUR GUIDE TO THE KEY RINGSHere are, in my professional opinion, the top five engagement ring styles I see my clients request. Each of these engagement ring designs offers its own unique beauty, and choosing one depends on the style...

OUR BESPOKE ENGAGEMENT RING PROCESSHOW TO DESIGN AN ENGAGEMENT RING WITH HATTIEFirst and foremost, congratulations! If you have found this article then you must be looking for an engagement ring. If you haven’t quite started the research process yet and are still in...

OUR REMODELLING SERVICE HOW TO REMODEL HEIRLOOM JEWELLERY. Family heirlooms hold important historical and emotional value. They are admired and passed down from generation to generation, often in the form of a piece of jewellery. Like most hand-me-downs, this piece,...

THE PERFECT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST DIAMOND AND DESIGN TO CREATE YOUR DREAM ENGAGEMENT RING. Deciding to spend your forever with someone is an important decision. A lifetime is just that, and when you finally find the right person to share it...

HATTIE'S GUIDE TO ENGAGEMENTYOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED. EVERYTHING YOU NEED YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BUYING A BESPOKE ENGAGEMENT RING.I’ve been designing bespoke engagement rings for more than ten years and I know that choosing an engagement ring can be daunting; there are...

CUSTOMISE A CLASSICDESIGN CLASSICS CUSTOMISED TO TELL YOUR STORY Alongside the more than 1000 bespoke commissions I have designed, I have also created a number of pieces which have become HRJ signatures. Whilst these designs can be customised to tell your story, these...

INTRODUCING THE UNION BANDONE BAND THAT TELLS THE STORY OF YOUR PARTNERSHIPEngagement and wedding bands are two beautiful and distinctive ways to mark two very special moments in your life, and the evolution of your relationship with another. However, as engagement...