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jewel genie is an independent jewellery
company offering stylish contemporary and
designer jewellery at great prices. We
sustain our competitive edge by working
directly with jewellery designers and
silversmiths, together we create beautiful
handmade or hand finished jewellery.
Our designs are distinctive and stylish.
We are totally committed to your
satisfaction and take pride in the quality
of our jewellery. We carefully check each
piece of jewellery to ensure our highest
standards are maintained.
We organise regular jewellery events open to
the public, in convenient locations in or
around Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Essex. In addition
we host corporate events for select
companies.
We hope you will be able to visit one of our
events, and see how special our jewellery is
first hand.
Private jewellery parties and charity events in East
Hertfordshire and West Essex may also be
arranged on request, so, why not contact us
with your requirements!
About our Jewellery
Whether your passion is for the freshness of
natural pearls, the vibrancy of gemstones,
the classic appeal of amber, or the stylish
two-tone fusion of silver and gold, we know
you’ll love the collection.
We offer quality and stylish jewellery
you’ll enjoy wearing, collecting or buying
as a gift.
Most of our pieces are handmade from natural
stones/materials making each piece
individually unique.
Silver
All our silver, unless otherwise stated,
contains a minimum of 92.5% pure silver and
is classed as sterling silver. Our silver
collection is made using many diverse
techniques resulting in unusual, attractive,
desirable styles. The processes referred to
within an item description may include:
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Hammered, a technique where the
metal is indented to add extra character
and texture
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Oxidisation, a process to give parts
of the silver a darker appearance
enhancing the design
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Matt, the polishing process used results
in a design that is not highly polished
or reflective
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Rhodium Plated. Rhodium is another
precious metal from the Platinum family,
it provides years of non-tarnishing
benefits to sterling silver and gives
the fine appearance of white gold.
Gemstones
Gemstones in our collection may be described
as:
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Facetted, where the surface of the
stone has been cut and polished
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Cabochons & Tumble gemstones have
been polished and have a smooth surface
often rounded with a domed appearance
Gold
Some of our designs combine silver and gold
giving our contemporary styles an extra
touch of elegance. Some terms within item
descriptions include:
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Gold fill, a process where a foil of
gold has been bonded by heat and
pressure to a core of silver or brass. The gold
becomes a durable layer and will last
for many years.
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Gold Plated. A coating of gold is
electronically or mechanically plated
onto a silver base.
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Karat, (k) is a measure of the
fineness of gold. 24 karat gold is pure
gold and very soft. Gold is usually
mixed with other metals, often silver
and copper making to make it harder and
the design more durable.
Pearls
All pearls in our collection are from fresh
water sources. We offer a variety of pearl
designs, some include a glamorous mix of
Czech glass, crystals and gemstones, whilst others will
be set with silver offering a contemporary
alternative to a modern classic look.
Natural pearl colours include, white, pale
pink, light and dark grey. Other colours are
created by pearl farmers injecting a small
amount of dye during cultivation resulting
in an array of colours.
Sea or Shell Pearls are created using ground
oyster shell which come in a wonderful array
of colours and sizes. They resemble the most
expensive and elusive perfectly formed
cultured pearls, but at a fraction of the
price.
Jewellery Care
Your jewellery should be the last thing you
put on and the fist thing you take off!
Following this golden rule, together with
regular cleaning will help you keep your
jewellery in tiptop condition.
Chemicals, detergents and beauty products
will dull the appearance of your jewellery
and over time could cause damage. Each piece
of jewellery is individual, but as a general
guide the National Association of Goldsmiths
advises:
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Gently rub gold and silver jewellery
with a soft, clean cloth or appropriate
jewellery polishing cloth to maximise
the shine, never use abrasive cleaners.
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Jewellery set with diamond, garnets,
sapphires, rubies & amethysts can be
brought to life by careful cleaning with
a soft brush and mild soapy water.
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Amber, Pearls, Jade, Jet, Lapis,
Emeralds, Opals, Coral & Turquoise are
porous and soak up liquid. These are
best cleaned with a soft damp cloth
after wearing, to remove natural body
oils, perfume, hairspray and anything
else likely to damage them.
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To protect your jewellery from
scratching keep pieces stored in
individual pouches made from soft
material.
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Avoid getting your chains tangled by
keeping them fastened.
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