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As of the 23rd December we will be closed from 4pm and will re-open back to normal working hours from Tuesday 2nd January. Thank you to all our customers who have helped our small business by commissioning something from us, it certainly has been a busy year. We look forward to 2018 and to see what the future holds for our little team. #newcastle #jewellery #bespokejewellery #bespoke #bespokejewellers #handmadejewellery #goldsmiths #whitleybay #engagementring #weddingrings #e

Wedding Fair at The Sage, Gateshead. Yesterday, two of us at Dytham Jewellery Designers took the opportunity to be part of a wedding fair at The Sage, Gateshead. It was great. We have had previous experience exhibiting at The Sage, however this time was even more enjoyable. At wedding fairs we are regularly approached to look at engagement rings and suggest wedding ring styles and possibilities. We often reassure brides showing them an array of design ideas they could potenti

Hallmarking your jewellery To begin with I am going to define what a hallmark actually symbolises in the eyes of the British Law. It is a marked stamp on metals of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium given by the British assay offices which certify their standard of purity. The British assay offices are located in Edinburgh, Sheffield, Birmingham and London, all owning their own trademark. Up to 1998 there were four compulsory marks for a hallmark, however, after 1998 the d

Rose Gold Over recent years we have found rose gold making a comeback and have been creating with it more often. It originally turned fashionable around the 19th century, especially in Russia. It is a striking metal that oozes a more vintage and romantic appeal. To create the ‘rosy’ effect copper is added into the mix, the more copper added, the redder the metal will be. On the same note, a higher carat will contain more pure gold so there will be less copper added, makin

In all honestly its up to you, the ring is all about the recipient not the value in these times. Don't worry about if it should be 1 months salary or even 3, we have heard it all. The ring is about what you would like to represent in that special moment and also what your partner will be comfortable wearing. Having the ring handmade and unique can be the key factor with those personal touches added to create something truly worth wearing forever. You being part of the desi

Mark contacted us a few months ago with a mission to create Lynsey her perfect engagement ring. He had done a lot of research into what she wanted and he knew that it wasn't something he would find off the shelf. After searching for bespoke jewellers, he came to us with the idea he had in mind. Creating a list of the likes and dislikes of his future wife, these were the basis to get that perfect symbol of his love for her....and that all important yes! - Must be rose gold -

It's offical our new sign is up. I think you will have to agree it looks fantastic! Next step is to fill the window displays with beautiful jewellery we have made! #bespoke #bespokejewellery #Sign #Dytham #Designers #Jewellery #Jewellers #EngagementRing #WeddingRing