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Personalized jewelry: the art of bespoke jewelry

A bespoke product is an original work of craftsmanship made at the request of the customer according to his wishes. This trend, much sought after in the sartorial field, also involves the jewelry industry. The creation of jewelry on commission allows you to get absolutely unique custom necklaces, rings and bracelets.

Read on to learn more.

Creation of artisanal bespoke jewelry

Bespoke bijoux are not simple custom-made jewels. This kind of realization, in fact, is not limited to adapting volumes and sizes to the needs of those who will wear the precious object, but creates real masterpieces of jewelry customization, offering the customer the opportunity to choose materials, shapes, styles and subjects in full liberty.

A bespoke service is a unique experience: giving or receiving a bespoke jewel is a pleasure to live.

Our creations: handmade bespoke jewelry

Every piece of bespoke jewelry made in our workshop has a unique story. Recently, a client requested custom earrings with emeralds and diamonds; a boy created a beautiful custom ring for his girlfriend and a mother decided to commission custom gold pendant created from her son’s drawings: the possibilities are truly endless.

Ledial follows every step that brings to the birth of an exclusive jewel, from the idea to the realization. To define the design of a bespoke jewel, it is possible to start from a drawing, a photo, a stone or a family memento that you want to transform into a wearable accessory. In our laboratory the gemologist will take care of the research of the most suitable stones while the goldsmith will draw the model in CAD using 3D technology and following all the hints and indications provided by the customer in order to realize necklaces, earrings or customized rings absolutely unique and particularly precious because they are handmade by expert goldsmiths.

Custom bespoke jewelry creation: some ideas

The bespoke philosophy allows us to create personalized jewelry for women and men of the most diverse types. We can customize pendants, rings, earrings and bracelets of any style and material to create unique pieces ready to become top accessories or unforgettable gifts.

Here are some idea:

Custom necklace

Custom necklaces allow you to play with shapes, materials and symbols to create accessories that are perfect for the physicality and style of the person who will be wearing them. A bespoke necklace is definitely a gift of great value, even sentimentally.

Custom Pendants

Many brands offer pendants dedicated to life’s most important milestones, so why not celebrate an outcome or a special occasion with an absolutely unique pendant?

Customized Couple Rings

To celebrate a unique story there is nothing better than a pair of wedding rings or rings created specifically for the two lovers starting from the shapes, colors and symbols that most represent them.

Customized chevalier ring

Fall-winter 2021 brought a revival of the pinky ring, which is even more precious if it has an original personalized monogram.

Custom Plate Necklace

The classic plate, absolutely versatile by nature, in bespoke version can be enriched with stones, combinations of different materials and significant engravings.

Ledial has wide experience in creating custom and bespoke jewelry. If you are looking for custom jewelry online, click here to learn more about our goldsmith’s workshop: a team of experts will guide you through the creative process of making your jewelry.

Jewelries fall winter 2021/2022: all trends

Although some catwalks continue to adopt the minimalist philosophy of less is more. New global jewelry trends 21/22 are increasingly rediscovering oversized accessories, bold combinations and inspirations from the past.

Here are the 5 jewelry trends 21/22 for the upcoming season:

Jewelry trends 21/22: pearls, versatile and modern

Among the fashion jewelry trends for fall winter 2021, pearls stand out, used in copious amounts by many italian and international brands. Their comeback, however, is not a simple borrowing from the past. Pearls are back in the limelight in a new light thanks to unusual combinations that combine traditional jewelry and the typical features of street style. Green light, then, to the bon ton string of pearls worn with t-shirts, casual pants and underground accessories.

Pinky chevalier ring: nobility and transgression

The historic french chevalier ring, traditionally worn on the fifth finger, in the catwalks dedicated to fall winter 2021 jewelry appears on all fingers of the hand to play with excess.

The symbols and initials that distinguish the surface of the accessory, moreover, in this case take on the appearance of real coded messages to be decoded. Curiosity and attention will be assured.

Choker and choker necklace: the importance of daring

On the theme of necklaces, fall winter 2021 jewelry trends suggest the reinterpretation of existing models through the exaggeration of ornaments, volumes and materials.

The protagonist color is definitely yellow gold, which appears in the form of spheres or chains, but also as the main color of charms and pendants. From women’s chokers (romantically vintage or ’90s) to chokers with precious stones and necklaces with voluminous lucky amulets. The key word is “visibility”.

Large earrings: impact impressions

Large hoop earrings rule the industry with extra-large sizes. The lobes become the perfect point from which to drop metallic fringes, three-dimensional work and small floral-themed sculptures.

Naturally, large pendant earrings, which can also be worn on one ear for those who love asymmetry, are also influenced by pearls and gold, which are once again the most popular materials.

Brooches: new experiments from the past

Long relegated to grandma’s wardrobe, it’s time for brooches to make a comeback on the catwalk: the accessory is making its way into the most trendy 2021 jewelers to be worn on collars, lapels and hats, even in a small composition of several pieces.

Have you already started to put the new jewerly trends 21/22 into practice? Click here to explore the proposals in our shop.

How to clean gold: take care of your jewels

How to clean gold? Taking care of jewels made of this noble metal is quite simple. But it requires attention and, depending on the cases, different strategies may be recommended.

Read on to discover how to clean and polish gold properly and satisfactorily.

Yellow gold

To keep your yellow gold jewels always bright, shiny and clean you will need a bowl of warm water, an old toothbrush and neutral soap. The first step is softening any residue or debris. Leave the jewels to soak for about ten minutes in plenty of soapy water. After this time you can proceed by gently brushing the jewels, paying particular attention to engravings and other details that may retain sebum, dust or small debris. After brushing, all you have to do is rinse your yellow gold under running water and dry it carefully using a soft cloth or leaving it in the air for a few hours.

White gold

If you want to learn how to clean white gold rings and other jewels made from the same material, we suggest you to follow the same routine recommended for yellow gold items. If, after cleaning, you should notice that your jewels have a faded or yellowed color, it means that it is time to contact the goldsmith to schedule a rhodium plating. It is a procedure that will restore all the clear brightness to your white gold.

Gold and gemstones

How to clean gold and gemstone jewels? If you own a solitaire, tennis bracelet or other accessories with gold and gemstones, pearls or crystals. The cleaning must follow a more delicate routine to avoid any scratch or damage to your jewels.

If the jewels you want to clean have some details set, it is important to avoid prolonged immersion and high temperatures that could affect the adhesives. Opting for the use of a cotton cloth moistened and possibly soaped. Rinsing and especially drying must be extremely accurate. We recommend to leave the clean jewels on a smooth and lint-free cloth overnight in order to eliminate any trace of residual moisture. At the end of your cleaning routine, remember to store each piece of jewel in its individual case. This activity prevents the various accessories from scratching each other.

If you have family mementos, important gifts or pieces of great economic or emotional value, we recommend that you consider entrusting the cleaning to our specialized laboratory. Our laboratory is able to offer services such as cleaning gold jewelry. We use special ultrasonic tanks designed to give a new shine to your valuables. You can contact us by clicking here.

July: desire for shopping and pre-loved jewelry

Pre-loved jewelry: from pearl necklaces to the trendiest rigid bracelets. Ledial offers you so much more than just classic summer sales. Discover why.

July is the summer shopping month for excellence. Summer is here, the sales are tempting and we start thinking about granting ourselves something that has been on our wish list for a while now… and among the most coveted items there is often at least one piece of pre-loved jewelry.

If you love precious accessories but you have a strict budget to respect, don’t give up on your little big dreams. Explore the world of pre-loved jewelry and make sure dreamy jewels at super convenient prices.

Gift or treat yourself to a piece of jewelry: why pre-loved?

Choose a pre-loved accessory, especially in the luxury sector, means to win pieces of value (and often trendy) at prices much more convenient than those of the retail pirces. Among the jewelry offered by Ledial, for example, you can find precious handmade creations as well as trendy products (such as the inevitable charms) signed by the most popular brands. What do a woman’s rose gold ring and a man’s white gold bracelet proposed by Ledial have in common? Simple: the surprisingly convenient price! Compared to the price of new item, the quality pre-loved market allows you to buy more valuable pieces for the same budget, optimizing your spending power to get you the most out of it.

Your bright dreams become more affordable right away.

Ledial: where to buy

In order to offer our carefully selected pre-loved jewelry to as many people as possible. We have developed an online shop that allows you to purchase your favorite pieces directly where and when you want with a few simple clicks. In addition to our online activity, we also offer traditional sales, which we carry out in six physical stores located in the metropolitan city of Milan. Find the store nearest to you by clicking here or access our online shop now.

Spend an unforgettable summer wearing something precious. Choose the particularity and the convenience of a pre-loved jewelry!

Gold: colors, carats, characteristics and curiosities

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In this in-depth study dedicated to the most famous precious metal, gold, Ledial answers the most frequently raised questions in the goldsmith’s art in order to satisfies the most common curiosities.

What color?

Our beloved material has many faces. We can celebrate a union with classic yellow gold rings, but also surprise the person we love with a refined white gold ring or a researched pink gold ring. Just staying in the domain of finger jewels we can notice that there are at least three colors available, even if in reality only one is the “original” one. This metal is naturally yellow. The nuggets or straws of this special chemical element, Au (from the Latin aurum), are always and invariably a warm, bright yellow.

“Does this mean that my white gold bracelet isn’t really gold?”

We can rest assured: white gold is also a precious alloy and has a very interesting history. When platinum was declared a strategic metal during World War II, jewelers were obliged to replace it and that’s how white gold was invented. The difference with yellow one is that in this case the composition includes precious metals of gray color such as nickel, silver and palladium that give life to precious metals later covered by a very thin layer of rhodium.

“… and my rose gold necklace?”

In this case also, the particular color is caused by the inclusion of specially chosen metals in the alloy, namely copper and silver that are mixed to create a warm and sophisticated color.

The question of carat

The gold usually used to create jewelry is an alloy, that means a mix of different metals. In Italy is commonly used 18 carat. This is also called 750/1000 because it is composed of 75% of gold and 25% of other precious metals such as silver and copper. Carat is the units of a proportional measure used to evaluate the clarity of the metal. It’s named in reference to the seeds of the carob tree, extremely common in the Mediterranean and in the East. In the past, in fact, it was believed that the seeds of this plant had a constant mass and were perfect for measuring a very small objects..

Today, jewelries can be made with different carats:

24 karats (999. 9/1000) for ingots, a gold characterized by a very high purity and a very intense yellow color.
luxurious 21 karat (900/1000) used mostly in the jewelry of Arab and Asian countries.
18 carat (750/1000) used in Italian jewelry.
lower carats, 14 (583/1000) and 9 carat (375/1000), popular in northern Europe, Anglo-Saxon countries and North America.

“So this isn’t really a 24 kt men’s bracelet?”

The easiest way to know the real carat of a jewel is to observe the hallmark, that is the small mark applied on all objects made of precious metal to certify title and manifacture: if you bought an 18 kt bracelet, for example, the hallmark should report the same detail reported by the seller.

Pay attention to plating

“Plating” is a rather common term that can be misleading. A gold plated piece of jewelry is nothing more than an item made of a different material and then covered with a very light layer of gold, and of course has a very different value than any solid gold !

Ledial sells exclusively gold jewelry: click here to visit our shop and learn more.

Ledial gives new life to your jewelry: discover the services of our goldsmith laboratory

At Ledial you will find an accurate selection of pre-loved jewelry but also all the precious services of a traditional goldsmith’s workshop. A 360° jewel care that consists in adapting, renewing and repairing jewels of all types. Keep reading to discover more about goldsmith laboratory.

In this article we present the main goldsmith repairs that we offer to our customers:

Modification of ring sizes

A ring can be forever, but to wear it in complete comfort and safety, it is essential that it’s the right size. If you have inherited or received as a gift a ring that is too narrow or too wide, but also if the physiognomy of your hands has changed, the Ledial goldsmith’s laboratory can re-size it with the utmost care and attention, making it perfect for you.

Doing so is as simple as taking the size of a ring: we’ll take care of the rest.

Repair necklaces and bracelets

If the clasp of your favorite necklace or bracelet has broken, the thread that held your pearls together has snapped or you would like to renew an outdated piece of jewelry to make it more trendy and contemporary, our goldsmiths are ready to solve any problem. Our goldsmiths are experts in threading necklaces and repairing damaged jewelry, but that’s not all. As true jewel artists, they also have the skills and creativity needed to give new life to a piece of jewelry from the past that can still be worn with satisfaction.

Rhodium plated white gold and silver

Do you want to transform a yellow gold jewelry into something more modern and versatile? With a bath in rhodium we can totally change its color. The same process helps us renew silver and white gold jewelry that has lost its luster with the passage of time, making sure that it returns to give off its elegant glow.

Jewelry cleaning and maintenance

Our goldsmith laboratory takes care of your jewelry by cleaning and polishing them to remove the signs of time and use. All with special care based on the characteristics of the materials that make up the individual accessory. A simple ultrasonic wash cleans and gives new life and brilliance and so you rediscover the pleasure of wearing your heart jewelry as if it were brand new.

Personalized Engraving Jewelry

If you love custom engraved jewelry, our goldsmiths can engrave a date or name on the surfaces of rings, pendants and bracelets to create a unique gift or special accessory that allows you to carry an important message with you always.

Find out more about the Ledial goldsmith laboratory and the services available to you: click here. Our customer service is at your disposal for information, advice and customized solutions.

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