Jewellers for antique wedding rings

[pugwash4x4]

Should this be in here? who knows!

Anyway i have inherited my great grandmothers engagement ring which i wish to ask my other to marry me with.

Its 18ct gold, with 2 nice sized/shaped diamonds, but with a cheaper centre stone. This centre stone is only semi precious and a bit scratched- i have been asked by my mother to get the gem replaced- but i haven't got a clue how to go about this!

i do have a selection of loose gems which i know nothing about- can anyone point me in the direction of a jewellers in London that can identify and value these while i wait? i expect most of them to be worthless but there might be something useful in there!

[lord summerisle]

talk to Nightmare on here.

or else visit Matt at Equinox Design Studio in Hoddesdon, and i'm sure he can help you out.

[Adrian Gumball]

Do you live near London/Kent?

My wife is in the industry- let me know if you are close to Bluewater; she works at a jewellers there.

AG.

[pugwash4x4]

thanks gus- just sa bump for any more answers!

[The Black Flash]

Got any antique diamond rings?
No.
Got any antique diamond rings?
No.
Got any...?
No.
No?
No.
Got any antique diamond rings?
Yes.
Brill! Take plastic?
No.


Sorry. Blame John Cleese.

[Mobile Chicane]

'Gordon Marks' in Cobham, Surrey. They've made a number of pieces for me, sourced stones and nothing was too much trouble.

If you really want London, then try Holts in Hatton Garden. They have their own workshop and gem cutting school. Again, nothing's too much trouble and they can make you anything you want.

[pugwash4x4]

brilliant- as i'm near Cobham then this should be perfect- will pop along and see them!

[Jasandjules]

Hatton Gardens, there is a little jewellers at the Holborn side which has antique rings etc.. It looks a bit like a Pawn Shop in comparison to the other diamond shops along the street, but there we go.