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Pruden and Smith<br />
2 South Street, Ditchling BN6 8UQ<br />
Rough diamond nugget pendant:<br />
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Pruden and Smith are designers and craftsmen in precious<br />
metals whose passion for contemporary design shows in<br />
everything they do. Their gallery and workshop, on Ditchling<br />
Crossroads, showcases their work in gold, platinum, and silver<br />
incorporating diamonds and unusual gemstones from all over<br />
the world. Over the last 30 years their complete<br />
precious metal design-to-make service,<br />
from engagement rings to chalices, has<br />
delighted customers worldwide. This<br />
year’s collection features hand cut<br />
Rough Diamonds, Emerald, Tanzanite,<br />
Lapis lazuli and Labradorite.<br />
They also incorporate or redesign your<br />
existing jewellery in a process called<br />
‘A Precious Legacy’. Designer Rebecca Smith<br />
takes inspiration and materials from your jewellery<br />
collection to generate designs for new pieces. It ensures that<br />
your jewellery is enjoyed and worn whilst maintaining the<br />
sentimental connection to past pieces.<br />
The jewellery pictured has been made with recommissioned<br />
antique diamonds in 18ct yellow gold. These antique<br />
diamonds are rare and unique, created by hand. The level of<br />
craftsmanship and skill required to create a beautiful diamond<br />
using only the most basic bruting techniques is astonishing.<br />
The connection that the diamond cutters had with their<br />
creations was much more labour intensive and personal<br />
than with modern laser cutting and each stone has it’s own<br />
character. Much more emphasis was put on the natural beauty<br />
of the diamond. These old cut diamonds have been remounted<br />
in 18ct yellow gold and their uneven shapes emphasized.<br />
During the festival, take a tour of their workshops then follow it<br />
with a visit to Ditchling Museum of Art and Craft, which features<br />
the work and tools of Anton Pruden’s grandfather, Dunstan,<br />
silversmith with the Guild of St Joseph and St Dominic.<br />
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Old cut diamond eternity ring;<br />
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Old cut diamond multi nugget ring:<br />
Pruden and Smith<br />
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01273 846338<br />
www.prudenandsmith.com<br />
info@prudenandsmith.com<br />
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Emerald pear earrings:<br />
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