Goldsmith – Ledial

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.

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.

Jewellery trends 2020/2021: gift ideas for men and women

In this article we explored the most important jewellery trends for the year 2020/2021 to offer you many useful ideas to identify that particular gift you are looking for.

Giving jewellery is an elegant gesture that is highly appreciated both by men and women. A precious gift is perfect to celebrate an important occasion, a birthday or to make Christmas even more sparkling.

Gift ideas for her: necklaces and much more

A precious and shiny box is always a good way to give a special emotion. This year necklaces are the main stars, and according to the latest trends these must be worn on top of each other, mixing lengths and styles for a super glamorous effect.

Christmas 2020 is therefore an excellent opportunity to gift a woman with a gold necklace or a silver chain, even those who already own a large collection will appreciate it. The perfect surprise is to combine necklaces with one or more pendants. This combination will make a gift even more unique and original. Another excellent resource for a precious gift to put under the tree is represented by hoop earrings with pendant or characterized by a linear design, perfect to complete a trendy outfit. If you are aiming for a gift of more important value, alternatively, you can choose particularly precious AW 2020 – 2021 fashion earrings such as those enriched with pearls and diamonds. If, on the other hand, the recipient loves bracelets. This is the time to range from original personalized bracelets to bangles, super versatile rigid jewelry back on the crest of the wave.

Gift ideas for him: gold is always the best choice

If you are looking for original and unforgettable gift ideas for men, our selection of jewels dedicated to him is just for you. The undisputed protagonist remains gold, especially in the classic yellow version which represents a basic element of men’s jewellery. Green light to personalized men’s bracelets or important brands, but also to rings and, above all, necklaces. Even in men’s fashion, in fact, the latest trends invite you to experiment by mixing different lengths, colors and styles, perhaps combining the classic men’s chain in yellow gold (or white gold for the more modern ones) with more minimalist silver men’s necklaces.

The main protagonist of men’s necklaces remains the grumette chain, an iconic jewel capable of infusing charm, elegance and virility. It is the perfect moment to give a choker to wear every day or a long necklace to be completed with a meaningful pendant. As every year, second-hand watches with vintage charm or those of important contemporary brands remain among the recommended ones. As well as jewels embellished with one or more diamonds.

Whether your gift is intended for him or her, with the precious items selected with care and attention by Ledial you can’t go wrong. Choose a pre-loved jewel with experience and professionalism. To discover all the advantages of this affordable and sustainable choice, you can read the dedicated article by clicking here.

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Pre loved fashion: why choosing a second-hand jewel?

Have you ever heard of the pre-loved philosophy? Let’s find out how quality and style can coexist in the name of sustainability. If the hectic culture of fast fashion isn’t your thing and you keep a passion for quality and originality. The pre-loved trend is probably perfect for you. In this article we’ll talk about carefully selected second-hand jewelry and why it should be part of your jewel box.

Pre-loves jewels: what does it mean?

You probably have already came across definitions such as “pre-loved bags” or “pre-loved fashion”, common expressions that are becoming increasingly popular also in Italy. The concept of “pre-loved”, specifically applied to objects and accessories, refers to quality items that have already belonged to someone who chose and loved them before us. What is the main difference between pre-loved and the common definition of “used”? The answer is the exclusivity and the guarantee of superior quality. More than “second hand” good, a pre-loved object is “second heart”. Someone before us understood the potential of a jewel and decided to invest in that little treasure, identifying it in a vast panorama that offers thousands of choices. Giving it new life is a very pleasant and captivating mission.

Why choose a guarantee second-hand jewel?

Here are five reasons why buying certified used jewelry is a great choice for you and the planet:

Pre-loved jewelry opposes the decline in quality dictated by fast fashion;
Guaranteed second hands goods limit the environmental impact of new poor quality production;
Among the pre-loved items it is possible to find rare jewels, vintage accessories and unique pieces;
The quality of a refurbished used is guaranteed by certified goldsmiths and gemologists;
Pre-loved jewels have a much more advantageous value / price ratio.

If you want to enrich the selection of precious accessories with smart purchases, if you love objects with the charm of a story behind them and if you want to contribute to the protection of the environment and people, choose a pre-loved jewels that could offers you the opportunity to cultivate your uniqueness with an eye to affordability, originality and sustainability.

Ledial is an Italian chain of stores specialized in pre-loved jewelry, with 18 years of experience: it selects and sells second-hand jewelry with different styles and prices that create a wide range of irresistible opportunities. Today Ledial is also online with a most desirable choice of second-hand objects.

If you want to pamper yourself with a new accessory, choose a really special gift or find the best piece for a small investment take a look to our online catalogue.

A final advice: embrace the search for your second-hand jewel with the spirit of a treasure hunt, because a treasure is exactly what you might find.

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Jewelry Trends of Spring Summer 2020

If you look at the trend of the moment there is a minimal and simple way of design, it’s jewelry that make a twist. Keep reading to find out all the jewelry trends for 2020!

Looking at the runways inspiration of the spring summer 2020, you can guess the proportion: the jewels are showy, golden and shiny.

For necklaces the classic and elegant pearl returns, but with a modern twist: many and very long, with knots and different heights.
With the arrivals of the summer, shells and mother pearl also return and are the protagonists of necklaces and anklets.

Hoop earring have been the obsession of the last few seasons and also in this spring summer they will return and dictate the trend.
Eclectic, sparkling and very large, the will span multiple versions.

At the wrists there will continue to be rigid bracelets, in different kind of shape, in gold and with precious stones for more fun and whimsical looks.

For new ideas and inspiration visit our online shop https://ledial.it/shop/ where you can find trend jewels with advantageous prices: bracelets, hoop earrings and necklaces for all tastes and according to the trends of the next season.

Everyone will focus on what you have on your neck, wrists and ears and you will amaze them with your precious jewels. Keep up with the mode and follow our suggest in order to be fashion with jewelry trends of 2020!

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