vashi.com

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It's the same service our clients have come to love - now in the comfort of your own home!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003EOur core collections of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensmith.co.uk/engagement-rings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Eengagement rings\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensmith.co.uk/wedding-rings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Ewedding rings\u003C/a\u003E are also available to purchase online. Find your design, choose your diamond - and we'll craft your ring in-house, to exquisite standards.\u003C/p\u003E"},"name":"Where are the Queensmith stores?"},{"@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003EAt Queensmith, we operate our consultations by appointment. This ensures one of our experts is available to sit down with you, and really get to know what you're after. It also means we can prepare a selection of diamonds and designs \u003Cem\u003Ejust\u003C/em\u003E for you, your budget and your preferences. Please book ahead - and note that weekday evenings and Saturdays tend to book up a week or two in advance. \u003Cbr /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStore opening hours\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003C/strong\u003EMonday to Friday - 10am to 6.30pm\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESaturday - 10.00am to 5.00pm\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESundays & Bank Holidays - closed\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPhone lines available Monday to Friday 9.30am - 6pm\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensmith.co.uk/book-appointment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EBook an appointment here\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003EIf you're unable to make it into one of our showrooms during our opening times, why not book a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensmith.co.uk/about-us/virtual-appointments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Evirtual consultation\u003C/a\u003E? We can't wait to meet you.\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E"},"name":"Queensmith opening times"},{"@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"\u003Cp\u003ERecognising the individuality of each couple we work with has always been a huge part of our ethos. The engagement, wedding and fine jewellery industry can seem a little \u003Cem\u003Etoo\u003C/em\u003E traditional at times - so we know how important it is that we’re welcoming and visible to all communities. We’re proud to have grown a strong and loving LGBTQ+ client base over the years, and will always endeavour to contribute to a more inclusive industry.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHere's more about Queensmith's offering as an \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensmith.co.uk/gay-friendly-jewellers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003ELGBTQ+ friendly jewellers\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E"},"name":"Queensmith & the LGBTQ+ community"},{"@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"\u003Cp\u003EWe make bespoke simple: transparent expert-led advice for hassle-free decisions plus exquisite in-house crafting that keeps things cost effective. It's a recipe for creating your ring, your way, at a price you like.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELearn more \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensmith.co.uk/about-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Eabout Queensmith & our values\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAt Queensmith, we celebrate the artistry of Hatton Garden, and our in-house workshop is integral to keeping our trade authentic. Sadly, the amount of Hatton Garden jewellers still crafting rings to order has dwindled over the years - many preferring to supply jewellery from big brands and mass producers.\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003EWe’re proud to have our own team of goldsmiths working in our Hatton Garden showroom - and to celebrate our crafters in all that they do, we’ve designed our studio to allow visitors to see our craftspeople in action. Take a step into our showroom to meet with our talented artisans, become a part of the narrative and create something exceptionally personal.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELearn more about the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensmith.co.uk/ring-guides/crafting-process\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Ecrafting process\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E"},"name":"What makes Queensmith different?"},{"@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003EIt began with a desire to make bespoke - simple.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003EQueensmith founder, Brett, visited London’s Hatton Garden jewellery quarter in search of a ring for Natalie, to celebrate the birth of their baby. Ring after ring, store after store, the experience was missing Brett and Natalie’s own story.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIn a sea of hurried and homogenous sales tactics, Brett discovered a desire to create a different jewellery-buying experience\u003C/strong\u003E. So the purpose of Queensmith was realised: to offer an immersive experience in which every couple, their personal decisions and their own sentiments are at the centre of their jewellery. Crafted exquisitely, in-house, at a transparent price.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensmith.co.uk/about-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003ELearn more about Queensmith\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E"},"name":"How did it all begin?"},{"@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003EUnlike many contemporary jewellers, \u003Cstrong\u003Ewe keep the production of our rings in-house and crafted by local talent\u003C/strong\u003E. We never sell mass produced jewellery, so our clients can feel secure in the knowledge that their jewellery was created \u003Cem\u003Ejust\u003C/em\u003E for them, \u003Cem\u003Ejust\u003C/em\u003E the way they wanted. \u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003EOur in-house workshops allow us to cut out the middleman and maintain transparent and authentic provenance throughout the creation process. We’re able to keep our overhead costs controlled, whilst paying our own goldsmiths fairly for their meticulous work. We’re also able to make sure high quality standards are always met, with no exceptions, so we can be held accountable for the workmanship in every piece we sell. It just makes sense!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003EInterested in learning about \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensmith.co.uk/ring-guides/crafting-process\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EThe Crafting Process\u003C/a\u003E?\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E"},"name":"Why are your workshops in-house?"},{"@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"\u003Cp\u003EYes - every stone we sell and work with is sourced from reputable, trusted suppliers who share our values for transparency. We’re proud supporters of the Kimberley Process, which has prevented 99.8% of the global supply of conflict diamonds, and continue to expand our expert-led \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensmith.co.uk/engagement-rings/lab-grown-diamonds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Elab diamond engagement ring\u003C/a\u003E offering. We also refuse to work with gemstones from conflict areas.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELearn more about our \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensmith.co.uk/engagement-rings/ethical\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Eethical sourcing\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E"},"name":"Are your diamonds ethically sourced?"}]}]}