This year marks 70 years since we first opened our doors at Warrenders Jewellery! Our family-run firm was established in 1947, since then we have enjoyed seven decades of helping customers shop for their vintage and fine jewellery needs.

To celebrate reaching this incredible milestone, we are running a special offer* on all of our platinum jewellery as a way of saying thank you for your support and custom.

Throughout 2017, enjoy 20% off all our platinum jewellery when purchased in store. Visit our store to find out more.

*Offer is only available on purchases in store.

Last Saturday we were invited to BBC Radio Surrey to talk to James Cannon about our 70 years in the jewellery business as well as our experiences of retailing in Sutton.

We had a great time chatting with James about the importance of rewarding customers and how vital it is for high street shops to engage with customers on a personal level.

We wouldn’t be in our 70^th year of business without the support of our customers so rewarding loyalty is something we feel very strongly about. Our platinum anniversary is the ideal opportunity to give something back to our customers, therefore we will be running a prize draw throughout 2017 and a special offer on all our platinum jewellery. To top off our anniversary year, we will be holding a summer party to celebrate our significant milestone.

It is the quality of our jewellery, but also the quality of our customer service that has kept us at the heart of Sutton for so long. With the rise in popularity of online shopping, we have ensured we grow with the times with the launch of our ecommerce site. However, it is our place in the local community and our dedication to providing an unforgettable customer experience that is at the centre of everything we do and has kept our business thriving all of these years.  

To listen to our interview on BBC Radio Surrey please click here.

Sunday 26th March marks Mother’s Day, and Warrenders have some super treats in store!

 925 Sterling Silver & 18t Gold Plate
£79

Silver Round Mother Of Pearl Necklace
£69.00

  925 Silver South Sea Mother Of Pearl Bracelet
£70.00

Silver Mother Of Pearl Earrings
£59.00

The team at Warrenders is ready to help you find a gift that shows just how much you care this Mothering Sunday.

Two’s company three’s a crowd certainly doesn’t apply when it comes to buying gold. Ever wondered why you find that gold comes in various different colours, predominantly gold, rose gold and white gold? The simplest answer is that pure 24 carat gold is extremely soft to work with; therefore gold is combined with other metals to create a more durable alloy more suited to wearing as jewellery. Gold alloys can including silver, copper, zinc, manganese, palladium and platinum, all having different effects on the colour and durability of the gold in your jewellery.

Gold Carats
Gold is measured in carats, so, pure gold is made up of 24 carats, but is so soft that you can easily mark it by hand. 18 carat gold is made up of 18 parts of pure gold per 24 parts of metal and 9 carat gold to a ratio of 9/24. Therefore the UK standards of 18 and 9 carat gold contain 75% and 37.5% of pure gold respectively and are hallmarked accordingly.

White Gold
If you are buying a white gold piece of jewellery you could see anything from a light silver shade to a darker gunmetal tone depending on the alloy but the majority of white gold is also finished with rhodium to leave the piece with a bright white polish.

Gold
Gold has always been desired for its unique warm tones and remains a leading global commodity. It is often used with gem stones to add depth and colour to a finished piece of jewellery.

Rose Gold
Another variation to the family is rose gold, sometimes called red or pink gold. As a rule of thumb, the more copper used in the alloy the more rose, pink or red it will be. Rose gold has romantic vintage appeal but now has a firm hold on contemporary jewellery design.

So whether you are coming up roses, basking in sunshine or looking chic with silvery tones, there is a gold out there for everyone. And for those that can’t decide? All three complement each other beautifully, as seen below!