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Alchemy Collection - Download PDF Leaflet The ancients searched for the philosophers stone, by which they could turn base metal into gold. A similar dream inspired the creation of the Alchemy Collection, where mixed metals and non-precious materials are brought together to create a beautiful and enchanting collection of jewellery suitable for everyday wear, along with dazzling statement pieces to enhance a special outfit. A constantly evolving collection, many designs are limited editions, so it’s one to watch for all lovers of up to the minute style. Check back often to keep the secret of Alchemy fresh in your jewellery box!
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Amber Collection - Download PDF Leaflet Amber is the fossilised sap of the giant prehistoric conifer 'Pinus Succinfera'. Estimated to be between 40 and 60 million years old, Its use as a trading commodity dates back to 8000 BC. Amber has had various names down the centuries. These include, 'Sunstone', ‘Stone of victory' ,'Adornment of the daughters of Rome', and 'Gold of the North'. Its English name derives from Ancient Arabia where it was burnt as incense and was known as 'anbar' or 'ambar'. Today, children living in the Baltic region repeat the legend of the Queen of the sea, Jurata, whose palace was built entirely of amber. When she made the mistake of falling in love with a mortal, the King of the Gods shattered her domain. Since then, it is said, multicoloured pieces of her palace have washed ashore to bring the warmth of her love to the fortunate people who find them. More recently, Peter the Great of Russia was presented with an entire room made of amber by Frederick William I of Prussia. Dismantled during WWII, it has long since disappeared. Amber has been credited with numerous beneficial properties both physical and spiritual. The Ancient Romans and Greeks used it to cure ailments such as asthma, rheumatism and internal problems. It has also been used as an aphrodisiac and to guard against witchcraft. It is now believed to be a good source of beneficial negative ions when worn close to the skin.
Argenteus uses only use Baltic amber as this takes a higher polish than other types and is considered the finest in the world. The workshops that create these spectacular examples are chosen by us for their originality, and the quality. With infinite variations in the colour and appearance of amber, each item of jewellery is just as individual. Millions of years in the making, combined with stunning sterling silver designs. They are truly works of art for you to wear.
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Aura Collection - Download PDF Leaflet A sumptuous collection of designer jewellery made from sterling silver, plated with a generous layer of 18 carat gold. Vermeil is a French term meaning silver gilt with a minimum gold thickness of 2.5 microns. The result is a lustrous long lasting finish. In the American White House, a collection of gold plated tableware is on show in what is known as the Vermeil Room. Each hand finished design in the Aura collection has been chosen to enhance the unique quality that only real gold can give to an exquisite piece of jewellery. The high caratage of the plating ensures cleaning and care of your jewellery is relatively easy. Tarnish should be minimal, meaning that a light polish with a specialist polishing cloth or a proprietary gold cleaner should suffice.
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Blue John Collection - Download PDF Leaflet Blue John is a semi-precious stone found only in the Peak District, North Derbyshire, England. Discovered there by the Romans nearly 2000 years ago. It is now the rarest natural formation in the British Isles and one of the rarest in the world. The origin of the name is uncertain. It may be a miners corruption of the French ‘Bleu-Jaune’,referring to the blue and yellow colours found in the stone. It was also a nickname used by lead miners to distinguish it from the common material, Zinc Blende, which was known as ‘Black Jack’. When the stone was abundant, large pieces were made into vases and other ornaments. Two Roman vases have been unearthed during excavations at Pompeii, and a priceless example can be found in Chatsworth House, Derbyshire. Sadly larger specimens are now hardly ever found. Today, the small stones used for jewellery are mostly found in aged petrified spoil heaps. These were left by miners in the 17th Century who were looking for bigger pieces. Here, superb gem quality examples are to be found.
Working methods have not changed for centuries. The stone is stored for at least one year until it is thoroughly dry. It is then heated and soaked in resin which impregnates the crystals. The piece is then shaped on grinding wheels before the final polish. It is virtually impossible to find identical pieces of Blue John. The final result is as individual as the stone itself. Each design featuring this beautiful stone is carefully selected by us, and hand-crafted in Sterling Silver by English Craftspeople in the area where it is mined. Only selected jewellers stock this stone outside of the Peak District. As it becomes more scarce the remaining supplies are limited mainly to workshops close to its origin. Rings can be ordered to size within 3 weeks. Selected designs are also available set in Gold by special request.
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Chapter Beads Collection - Download PDF Leaflet Be it a personal triumph, a birthday or simply a little treat, Argenteus Chapter Beads are perfect as a gift or just a small indulgence. Add a chapter to mark that special occasion or just because the mood takes you! Your jewellery becomes a personal statement as you select which bead and combination best suits your own unique style. Create your own jewellery instantly from a choice of dozens of sterling silver beads and fittings. Buy them singly or together. Put them on a bracelet or a necklace and add a new chapter to your story every time . Change the order, add or remove them as many times as you wish to let your individuality shine through. New beads are being created all the time with some as limited edition collectors items.
To the best of our knowledge Argenteus Chapter Beads will also fit on to bracelets from Pandora, Trollbeads and Camilia, although you should check your existing beads against the dimensions shown in the description for each Chapter Bead to be sure. Beads from other manufacturers are not guaranteed to fit on to our bracelets but they may do so depending on the thickness of the bracelet itself. If in doubt please contact us before purchase.
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Debut Collection - Download PDF Leaflet These hand picked sterling silver designs have been specially created to bring flair to your every day wear as well as adding that finishing touch to any special outfit. Wear Debut to work, with jeans and a T-shirt or add the finishing touch to that special evening outfit. This collection is as versatile as it is beautiful. Just like the people who wear it! Bring a little of your personal style to everything you wear with Debut only from Argenteus.
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Fusion Collection - Download PDF Leaflet Dichroic glass has been used in industrial applications for many years, but more recently the startling beauty of this unique material has been used to make colourful, individual jewellery and artworks. Forged in the white heat of the kiln, each piece of glass is fused with a microscopic crystalline layer of colour made from tiny amounts of metallic oxides. The result is a material with colour permanently locked inside the glass in a way that can never be predicted or exactly replicated. This means each piece is essentially unique and absolutely individual. Exclusive to Argenteus, the Fusion collection has been handmade for us by skilled artisans whose creativity is inspired by the possibilities locked into each and every piece. Combined with sterling silver, each design is a one of a kind just like our customers!
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Gaia Collection - Download PDF Leaflet Named after the mythological Greek earth goddess, this collection of handmade jewellery has been selected from ancient designs and made by the craftspeople of the Thai hill tribes who migrated from China and Tibet centuries ago. Made entirely from solid sterling silver, the constantly evolving range has been brought together by our creative team to reflect a contemporary twist on a traditional skillsbase. The unique nature of each piece is reflected in the fact that they are all handmade from scratch by individual silversmiths Although they share design elements, there are many small quirks and idiosyncrasies that can be traced back directly to the single craftsperson involved in making that one piece. This means that not only are no two items exactly alike, but you can also be confident of high ethical standards in sourcing and manufacture as a result of a direct connection with local artisans working for themselves in their own natural environment.
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Nexus Collection - Download PDF Leaflet Argenteus presents an exciting collection of gold and diamond jewellery carefully selected to represent what we feel is a step forward in great contemporary design and craftsmanship. Work by some our regular and best loved designers mingles with pieces specially styled and produced for Argenteus. We are proud to bring you what we feel are some of the most outstanding examples of quality and style ever seen in one place! After 18 years in contemporary jewellery design, only Argenteus has the depth of experience to offer you such choice in a diamond collection as different and individual as our most demanding customers have come to expect.
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Pearlessence Collection - Download PDF Leaflet Pearlessence is a fabulous and fashionable collection of stunning genuine freshwater pearl jewellery exclusive to Argenteus. One of the most ancient and sought after precious stones, the pearl is steeped in folk lore and mystery. Beloved of women throughout the world and down the centuries. Argenteus now brings pearl design up to date with this constantly evolving range. Individually selected, high lustre pearls are matched to exclusive sterling silver designs. Necklaces are hand threaded by skilled craftspeople and securely finished giving you the usual Argenteus guarantee of quality and style. With the fantastic choice of modern and innovative styles and colours this is the new wave of pearl jewellery to be seen in!
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SpiritCrystal Collection - Download PDF Leaflet Bursting with glamour and glitz, SpiritCrystal is a collection of statement piece jewellery from Argenteus. Featuring a range of mixed materials including glass, ribbon, silk cord and pearls shaped and finished individually and brought together into a collection with a style as eclectic and unique as your own. Ear-wires are all made from sterling silver. Pieces with silk cords or ribbons should be stored out of direct sunlight to avoid fading.
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SpiritSilver Collection - Download PDF Leaflet Argenteus has built an enviable reputation for top quality, stylish sterling silver designs. We now bring all these elements together in a collection of fabulous silver designs developed by us to represent the finest examples of design and workmanship from the UK and around the world. Stylish, high quality silver jewellery. Bold designs with a substantial feel. Easy to wear yet distinctive and original in design and form, these designs are individually created for us by only the best craftspeople in the world. Each piece is made from the finest sterling silver with special attention paid to final hand finishing on every item.
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SpiritDiamond Collection - Download PDF Leaflet Revered for eons, diamonds are up to 3 billion years old, formed deep within the earth's crust and brought to the surface by volcanic activity. They are the hardest natural substance found on earth which allows them to take a brilliant high polish. The Argenteus SpiritDiamond collection features genuine one and two point diamonds set into sterling silver. A point is the standard measurement of diamond sizes below one carat (0.2 grams), representing 0.01 carat. The cut of a diamond is one of the most important factors. Our diamonds are always brilliant cut to maximise on reflection and sparkle. Most brilliant cut diamonds are round, and have a total of 58 facets from the top to the bottom. Each facet is carefully positioned to enhance the interplay of light and reflection to give each stone its own individual 'fire' and brilliance. With diamonds in the 2 point range the factors of colour and clarity are less obvious to the naked eye although we always source stones that represent the best of these qualities relative to their size and position within a design. Argenteus fully supports the Kimberley Process Initiative and associated United Nations resolutions to eliminate conflict diamonds from world trade. We guarantee that all our diamonds are from conflict free sources.
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SpiritSteel Collection - Download PDF Leaflet Made from solid stainless steel, this exclusive range of men's jewellery is as tough as it is stylish, making it ideal for wear in almost any situation. Non tarnish and requiring minimal care, the 316L surgical stainless steel used in this fabulous range has been utilised for everything from watch straps to surgical instruments. SpiritSteel makes use of its unique properties with both highly polished and matt finishes. Each design is hand picked to make the most of the qualities of this durable and attractive material and features the innovative, cutting edge design that you would expect from any jewellery range from Argenteus.
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Starlet Collection - Download PDF Leaflet What better way to introduce any young aspiring fashionista to the pleasant addiction that is Argenteus jewellery? From her first pair of pierced earrings to the start of a special charm collection and lots in between, the Argenteus Starlet collection has been handpicked to appeal to our aspiring clientele from 12yrs and under. Each piece is made from sterling silver and designed with the younger wearer in mind. Bracelets can be sized especially for the smaller wrist (just ask any member of staff for help) and the necklaces have been specially created with shorter chain lengths and finer gauge links to perfectly compliment the overall look. Some of the collection is a reflection of our grown up ranges with additional touches such as tiny lockets and special charms. Perfect for special occasions such as Christenings, as a keepsake to mark a special event, or just something to compliment that new party dress. Argenteus Starlet jewellery is something to be treasured for a lifetime.
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Synergy Collection - Download PDF Leaflet For centuries diamonds and gold have traditionally been a symbol of love and commitment. The exclusive Synergy collection from Argenteus has been styled by top British designers to bring you an exclusive piece of exquisite jewellery that to treasure forever. Starting with the simple gold and platinum band, the collection is constantly evolving to bring timeless designs to all those that wish to express an equally timeless commitment to a life partner. Each design is selected to offer the best is quality of materials and British workmanship. Rings are available in 3 styles - Flat bands, court rings and D section and widths of 3-6mm. All are available in 9ct. 18ct yellow and white gold as well as platinum. Each ring is handmade in Britain and can be further customised with bevelling, satin finish and set with diamonds by special request. We guarantee that all our diamonds are from conflict free sources. Argenteus fully supports the Kimberley Process Initiative and associated United Nations resolutions to eliminate conflict diamonds from world trade. Our staff will be pleased to help you with choosing the best design for your requirements as well as helping with the aftercare of your jewellery.
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Temptation Collection - Download PDF Leaflet Argenteus presents a collection to entice and allure all jewellery lovers. With a modern yet ethnic feel, much of this stunning range features semi-precious stones set into hand made sterling silver designs. Cherry quartz and turquoise mingle with more traditional pearls and opals to create a gorgeous jewellery confection that can’t fail to impress as a gift or as a personal statement of individuality. Touch it, feel it, try it on! Sometimes it feels good to give in to Temptation!
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Zier Collection - Download PDF Leaflet An exclusive collection of fabulous jewellery specially selected by Argenteus from the best in German design talent. Each piece is exquisitely handmade from silver, steel and mixed media by individual workshops, demonstrating the geometric, clean lines so characteristic of fine German design. The collection is constantly evolving with the accent on style and a focus on innovative design ideas. The use of varying materials allows for a broad scope within the design process producing an exciting mix of colours and textures that sit side by side with the bold themes used throughout the collection. This all culminates in a collection of dazzling statement piece jewellery, equally suitable for a special occasion or simply to provide that ‘wow’ factor for everyday wear!
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