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Nothing perhaps epitomizes your sense of style quite like a luxury jewellery piece. Where jeans, T-shirts and blazers might form the staple on which your everyday ensemble is built, it’s pieces such as bracelets, rings, and earrings that bring a sense of personality to your lifestyle. 

As a result, many of us choose our jewellery with great care and consideration, especially when choosing fine, luxury items which you fall in love with as a fashion statement. Thankfully, jewellery trends tend to stick around longer than those of other fashion items – that’s if they ever dip out of favour at all – so the most important thing you can do is to invest in jewellery you truly love wearing.

So without further ado, here are some of the ‘must have’ pieces and styles with spring fast approaching. Here at Creatiste, let us help you to remain ‘on trend’ with our take on these stunning additions to your collection.

We hope we have helped to inspire you when it comes to choosing, or adding to, your fashion collection this spring. Don’t forget to check out our full product range.

Hallmarking is the name given to the process by which pieces of jewellery made from silver, gold, platinum or palladium are independently verified and stamped. Precious metals are rarely used in their purest form but are usually alloyed with other metals for workability, durability and wearability.

Hallmarking also gives customers peace of mind when it comes to buying jewellery as a gift. It can be difficult to know what to look for when buying precious metal jewellery, but a hallmark is a simple and easy way to ensure that you are getting a quality product. With our demi-fine jewellery, customers can be sure that they are buying a product that is of a certain quality and fineness, making it the perfect gift for any occasion. Hallmarking goes hand in hand with our core values here at Creatiste.

Additionally, hallmarking also protects consumers from fraud. There are many counterfeit precious metals in the market, and hallmarking helps to ensure that you are getting a genuine product. By purchasing from Creatiste, you can be sure that you are getting a high-quality product that is hallmarked and guaranteed to be authentic.

Overall, hallmarking is an important aspect of the jewellery industry that ensures that customers are getting high-quality, genuine products. At Creatiste, we take great pride in our hallmarked demi-fine jewellery and strive to provide our customers with the best quality products. We are confident that by choosing our products, you will be getting a piece of jewellery that you will treasure for a lifetime.

When it comes to purchasing fine jewellery, there are endless options to choose from. From solid gold to gold plating, the options can be overwhelming. However, one option that is often overlooked is gold vermeil. But what exactly is gold vermeil and why should you consider it over other options? In this blog post, we will explore the origins and benefits of gold vermeil and why it’s the perfect choice for your next jewellery purchase from Creatiste.

The origins of gold vermeil can be traced back to the 18th century in France. At the time, the French monarchy was looking for a way to create affordable jewellery that still had the look and feel of solid gold. The solution was gold vermeil. It allowed them to create beautiful and luxurious jewellery without the high cost of solid gold. Today, gold vermeil is still a popular choice for fine jewellery and is used by many luxury brands.

Gold Vermeil Vs. Gold Plating

Whilst similar to gold plating, gold vermeil has some key differences which make it distinctive. Gold vermeil is also made through the gold plating technique but requires a thicker layer of gold. To be classified as true gold vermeil, the gold layer must be above 2.5 microns. It is usually five times thicker than standard plating, giving the jewellery greater durability and hardness and also making it far most affordable.

Both gold vermeil and gold plated jewellery have their own unique advantages. If you want a higher quality, but still affordable piece which will endure frequent wear for years, gold vermeil is the ideal choice. It is an excellent affordable option for gold jewellery and, in the rankings of demi fine jewellery, gold vermeil certainly is the highest quality and most affordable option. It would be a more cost effective option than a solid gold ring, for example. Vermeil is real, genuine gold (18 carats). Creatiste’s gold vermeil pieces are designed to last a lifetime but if you prefer to change your style more often, gold plated jewellery may be a better option.

At Creatiste, we understand the importance of choosing the perfect jewellery for any occasion. That’s why we are proud to offer a wide selection of gold vermeil jewellery. Our collection includes everything from elegant necklaces to chic earrings. All of our gold vermeil jewellery is made with the highest quality materials and is designed to last.

When you shop with Creatiste, you can be sure that you are getting the best quality gold vermeil jewellery available. We take pride in the fact that our gold vermeil jewellery is not just beautiful but also affordable and long lasting.

In conclusion, gold vermeil is a beautiful, affordable and durable alternative to solid gold and gold plating. Its origins in 18th century France make it a timeless choice for those looking to purchase fine jewellery. Its thicker layer of gold makes it more resistant to wear and tear than traditional gold plating. And its use of sterling silver makes it a great option for those with sensitive skin. Creatiste offers a wide range of gold vermeil jewellery to choose from, all designed to last a lifetime. Shop with us today and experience the beauty of gold vermeil for yourself.

2020 may have been a dreadful year for British business, but for sisters Mehreen and Maha it was the start of a journey. A journey to change the face of the jewellery industry and the way in which it is viewed.

Co-founder Mehreen Arshad takes up the story:

“It all started back when gold prices were going up and good pieces of jewellery were hard to find. So we thought, okay if we can’t find anything we’ll create something. It came from an idea jewellery should be affordable and sustainable, we found a gap in the market which was you couldn’t find high quality created diamonds and gemstones. So we got to work. Jewellery is in my blood so my sister and I were really into this. We wanted to come into the niche of demi fine jewellery, which is actually a new niche that’s emerging now. And essentially, that’s the gap we found. So that’s how it started.”

What was your main inspiration?

“I think it was a little bit of frustration about not being able to find the high quality jewellery at an affordable price that you wanted. And the fact that there’s so many people that are going to be feeling in the same position when I think during that time, and this is a very technical point, but gold prices because of clothing and other things went up higher than platinum, which is never the case. “One of the things that we really wanted to get across was that we wanted an affordable, luxurious brand. So it needed to be something that people could cherish for a long time, but also affordable. And I think that’s where this came from. A lot of brands out there, you could probably get one or two pieces and that’s it. But we wanted to bring in that same luxury feel of these jewellery pieces, but for it to be affordable and so people can feel empowered by jewellery.”

What does sustainability mean to you?

“It’s being more ethically conscious as a consumer and as a brand. I want to look at practices – not just for diamonds and gemstones but also precious metals too. We use sustainable gold vermeil and plating methods and this is essentially what sustainability means, there’s so much about looking into practices we can implement in our daily lives.”

Where do you see Creatiste in five years?

“Creatiste has got a lot of potential. I wouldn’t work this hard if I didn’t believe in it. If customers are happy with our jewellery items and cherish it every day and they keep coming back and saying they’re a sustainable and ethical brand then that is quite an achievement for Creatiste. We want to build as much awareness as much possible into created diamonds and gemstones and having jewellery that is ethical, luxury but reasonably priced as well. The sky is the limit for Creatiste, the main goal for us is to ensure every customer is completely satisfied and happy with their jewellery. The experience for them matters to us. We don’t just want to be a company that wants to sell, sell, sell, you need to look at what’s behind the brand and we’re consistent in what we stand for. This is our niche and this is what it’s going to be for us. We want to appeal to every customer across the board from all walks of life.”

In the world of jewellery, there are three main types: statement, fashion and ‘fine’ jewellery. But now a new category is slowly emerging; one which looks set to take the industry by storm.

Enter, demi-fine jewellery. So what is it and why is this relatively new niche so championed?

If you’re looking to get in on the growing trend and wondering if it’s right for you, then read on.

Background

Demi-fine jewellery dominates in a league of its own in a crowded market. It’s a comfortable ground between high-end luxury and fashion jewellery; consider it as bridging the gap between cheap costume jewellery and expensive fine jewellery.

Demi-fine jewellery pieces are crafted beautifully offering a minimalistic and understated look and yet giving off the look and feel of solid gold jewellery without the hefty price. The main difference between demi fine jewellery and ‘costume’ jewellery is the way in which it is made: the latter is made with base metal, the cheapest way to manufacture fast fashion pieces. Base metal is an unspecified mix of metals often flash plated with a thin layer of gold or silver: this is prone to discolouring very quickly and may contain metals such as nickel which irritate the skin.

For those seeking a luxurious yet affordable heirloom piece, demi-fine jewellery is their “go-to”. Demi-fine is a term used to describe jewellery crafted using precious metals and techniques such as gold vermeil plating. It’s the perfect marriage of fashion and luxury so you can wear contemporary jewellery designs crafted from high quality materials at an affordable price. It really does give you the best of both worlds.