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Klarna is one of the leading payment providers in Europe and a licensed bank that is fundamentally changing the payment experience for buyers and sellers. The company, founded in Sweden in 2005, enables online shoppers to handle outstanding payments immediately, later or in installments quickly, easily and securely. Klarna works with more than 130,000 retailers such as Asos, Spotify, MediaMarkt and Deutsche Bahn and currently employs more than 2,500 people in 14 countries. In 2014 Klarna took over Sofort GmbH; In 2017, Billpay GmbH was acquired. The company's investors include; Sequoia Capital, Bestseller Group, Atomico, VISA and Permira. More information can be found atwww.klarna.ie
Definitely! Shopping online couldn't be more secure than with Klarna. In a store, you can always touch and check the goods you want to buy before paying for them. We believe that online shopping should be no different. That's why Klarna purchase on account gives you the opportunity to check your goods first and pay later.
Our goal is to make shopping easier and safer - smooth. That is why we take drastic measures to protect you as a buyer against fraud and unreliable online retailers. Whenever you see the Klarna logo in an online store, you can be sure that the store is trustworthy and meets our strict requirements.
Klarna is also certified by TÜV Saarland and Trusted Shops. Certificates give you as a consumer positive indications of the quality of the services and products. The associations registered under "the TÜV" are known worldwide and the certificates promote the highest international reputation. TÜV Saarland has concentrated on customer-oriented services outside the traditional official fields of activity. Every year, TÜV Saarland ensures that our business model is serious and that Klarna offers secure payment methods through a detailed investigation.
Klarna has been a “Trusted Shops Authorized Partner” since 2011 and as an “authorized partner”, Klarna's processes are perfectly adapted to the Trusted Shops quality criteria. The Trusted Shops quality criteria are based on national and European laws that are important for online shopping. They take into account the current judgments and requirements of consumer protection organizations or go even further. Read more about the Trusted Shops seal of approval here.
In addition, Klarna Buyer Protection protects you with every purchase from Klarna. This is an agreement between you and Klarna that allows you to shop online safely. To ensure that the Buyer Protection Directive applies, you as a consumer must make the purchase from an entrepreneur. Please note that the Buyer Protection Directive only applies to payments made with Sofort if it is expressly stated on the payment method selection page in the merchant's online store.
Yes of course! You can chat with us in the app at any time or call us on 0221 669 501 10
Pay directly when placing your order. No credit card number, no extra passwords, no worries.
Only pay for what you like. Review your order first and then decide what you want to keep.
Pay your orders in installments and at your own pace. You decide how much you want to pay monthly.
Klarna is one of the leading payment providers in Europe and a licensed bank that is fundamentally changing the payment experience for buyers and sellers. The company, founded in Sweden in 2005, enables online shoppers to handle outstanding payments immediately, later or in installments quickly, easily and securely. Klarna works with more than 130,000 retailers such as Asos, Spotify, MediaMarkt and Deutsche Bahn and currently employs more than 2,500 people in 14 countries. In 2014 Klarna took over Sofort GmbH; In 2017, Billpay GmbH was acquired. The company's investors include; Sequoia Capital, Bestseller Group, Atomico, VISA and Permira. More information can be found atwww.klarna.ie
Definitely! Shopping online couldn't be more secure than with Klarna. In a store, you can always touch and check the goods you want to buy before paying for them. We believe that online shopping should be no different. That's why Klarna purchase on account gives you the opportunity to check your goods first and pay later.
Our goal is to make shopping easier and safer - smooth. That is why we take drastic measures to protect you as a buyer against fraud and unreliable online retailers. Whenever you see the Klarna logo in an online store, you can be sure that the store is trustworthy and meets our strict requirements.
Klarna is also certified by TÜV Saarland and Trusted Shops. Certificates give you as a consumer positive indications of the quality of the services and products. The associations registered under "the TÜV" are known worldwide and the certificates promote the highest international reputation. TÜV Saarland has concentrated on customer-oriented services outside the traditional official fields of activity. Every year, TÜV Saarland ensures that our business model is serious and that Klarna offers secure payment methods through a detailed investigation.
Klarna has been a “Trusted Shops Authorized Partner” since 2011 and as an “authorized partner”, Klarna's processes are perfectly adapted to the Trusted Shops quality criteria. The Trusted Shops quality criteria are based on national and European laws that are important for online shopping. They take into account the current judgments and requirements of consumer protection organizations or go even further. Read more about the Trusted Shops seal of approval here.
In addition, Klarna Buyer Protection protects you with every purchase from Klarna. This is an agreement between you and Klarna that allows you to shop online safely. To ensure that the Buyer Protection Directive applies, you as a consumer must make the purchase from an entrepreneur. Please note that the Buyer Protection Directive only applies to payments made with Sofort if it is expressly stated on the payment method selection page in the merchant's online store.
Yes of course! You can chat with us in the app at any time or call us on 0221 669 501 10
We’ve partnered with Humm to give you a flexible way to pay. With Humm, you can spread the cost of your purchase over manageable instalments instead of paying everything upfront, helping you budget with confidence. Minimum and maximum spend limits may apply.
Humm is a credit product and subject to approval. Late or missed payments may incur fees. Please ensure you can afford the repayments.
4th November 2022 | by Admin
It is law within the UK that every item of precious metal sold such as Platinum, Gold, Silver is stamped labelling the item with the type of metal it is. Platinum pieces which weigh less than 0.5 grams, 18ct Gold and Palladium pieces weighing less than 1.0 gram and Silver pieces weighing less than 7.78 grams are except from hallmark.
At Diamonds Factory all our products are hallmarked as per UK hallmarking law from London Assay Office (The GoldSmith Company)
The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office is the oldest assay office in the United Kingdom. It has provided hallmarking services since The Goldsmiths' Company was founded in the 1300s. The company received its royal charter in 1327 and ranks 5th in order of precedence of the 12 Great Livery Companies of the City of London.
Hallmarking dates back to the 1300s when Edward I of England passed a law requiring any item made of silver, which was offered for sale, to be at least of equal quality as that of the coin of the realm (silver currency). The wardens of The Goldsmiths' Company were tasked with visiting workshops in the City of London to assay (test) silver articles. If these articles were found to be below standard they were originally destroyed and the metal forfeited to the King. If they passed, each article received the King's mark of authentication - the mark of a leopard's head. By 1478, there were several hundred workshops and merchants manufacturing silver articles in the City of London. It was not possible for the wardens to visit them all so the merchants were ordered to bring their items to Goldsmiths' Hall for testing and marking and a permanent Assay Office was established in the building. This is the origin of the term hallmark - struck with the King's mark at Goldsmiths' Hall.
In 1544 the Goldsmith's Company adopted the King's mark as their town mark and the mark of the leopard's head is now internationally recognised as the mark of this assay office.
The Goldsmiths's Company Assay Office is still based at Goldsmiths's Hall and remains the oldest company in Britain to be continually trading from the same site. However, it also has two satellite offices; at Greville Street in Hatton Garden in the heart of the London jewellery quarter and within a high security complex near London's Heathrow airport. It now has a new off-site facility within the Dalston-based jewellery manufacturer, Allied Gold. This is the first time in the Assay Office's 700 year history that it has opened permanent hallmarking services on a customer's premises.
In addition to hallmarking, the office has now expanded its range of services to support the jewellery trade and enforcement authorities. It offers a variety of specialist analytical services including nickel, lead & cadmium testing, antique silver dating, non-destructive compositional analysis, plating thickness measurement and a melt and assay service for scrap precious metal carried out in their fully independent on-site laboratory. Other services offered are a jewellery valuation service, laser marking, trading standards assistance, high quality photography and a comprehensive range of training and educational seminars, lectures and specialist events.
Solitaire diamond engagement rings are some of the most popular styles for proposals. They’re classy and classic and are loved for their simplistic, elegant design that showcases the chosen gemstone.
Whether you opt for diamonds, sapphires, or something else, learn all about what is a solitaire ring and why you might want to choose a solitaire engagement ring over other designs.
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What is a solitaire engagement ring?
When referring to jewellery, solitaire is used to describe a single gemstone. Simple in form but stunning in execution, solitaire rings feature just a single stone and are an excellent way to highlight the beauty of the diamond or other gem chosen for the ring.
The shape of the diamond in a solitaire engagement ring can be any shape and have any type of setting in the band, however, the most iconic solitaire ring design – and the one you’ll see most often – includes a round cut diamond.
What does a solitaire engagement ring mean?
Solitaire rings date back to Ancient Rome to a time when the style consisted of a simple band with an uncut diamond inlaid in the metal.
It took until the 1400s for the concept of engagement rings to become a staple among high society in Europe, but it wasn’t until the 1800s, that the solitaire ring itself was made popular in the west. Most Victorian-style rings were cluster designs with multiple smaller stones surrounding a larger central diamond but, when Tiffany & Co released their iconic 6-prong solitaire ring in 1886, the new style took the market by storm. Since then, it has become a staple in ring design.
Today, the four-prong solitaire engagement ring is the most popular choice as it is the perfect setting to showcase the stunning stone. The solitary diamond represents the singular love that you have for each other.
Why choose a solitaire engagement ring?
A solitaire ring is a classic design and is perfect for those who like to proudly flaunt their gems and for those on a slightly smaller budget alike. Because the setting maximises the beauty of the stone, even a smaller diamond will look stunning in a ring like this.
This style of ring is also extremely versatile, with a variety of different metals, gems, and stone shapes available to choose from, a solitaire ring can be made to suit anyone’s personal style.
Popular solitaire engagement ring shapes
Round Solitaire Engagement Rings
Also known as round brilliant diamonds, this shape is one of the most popular choices for engagement rings, thanks to its superior sparkle. When looking from the side, the stone looks like a typical diamond shape with a flat top and tapered bottom while from the top it looks round. Keep an eye out for terms such as “ideal cut” for the best sparkle.
Princess Solitaire Engagement Rings
A princess diamond features a clean, square shape and is thought to have risen in popularity due to its more modern shape. These are perfect for a partner who wants something a little more unique but still classy and classic.
Cushion Solitaire Engagement Rings
Somewhere between a round and princess shape, a cushion diamond is a soft and delicate stone cut. This diamond shape is loved for its timeless appeal and has been a favourite for over a century due to its enhanced brilliance.
Emerald Solitaire Engagement Rings
The emerald-cut features layered faceting that offers a unique sparkle and is known for being one of the most sophisticated and regal shapes. Because of its larger surface area, inclusions are often easier to spot, so it's best to choose a higher-quality diamond for this shape.
Pear Solitaire Engagement Rings
A pear-cut diamond is an unusual shape with rounded edges that join at a tapered point. Feminine and elegant, this style will help to elongate the look of someone’s fingers and is ideal for those who want something a little different.
Oval Solitaire Engagement Rings
A favourite among royals, the oval cut diamond contains facets that are cut in a similar pattern to the round brilliant so it has the same brilliance when cut well. Thanks to its elongated shape, it will also help to accentuate long and slender fingers.
Radiant Solitaire Engagement Rings
The radiant cut diamond combines the classic emerald cut with the sparkle of a round brilliant. Radiant cuts can be either square or rectangular with rounded corners and feature 70 facets to give them their amazing ability to reflect light and create a gleaming sparkle.
Asscher Solitaire Engagement Rings
The Asscher cut diamond is a variation of the emerald cut – it has a square shape with distinctive cut corners to give the stone a geometric feel. While this cut doesn’t offer the most sparkle, it’s renowned for its clarity and lustre and has a highly sophisticated, vintage feel.
Marquise Solitaire Engagement Rings
The marquise cut has a slender shape with pointed ends. It has the benefit of looking larger than its weight meaning that it will look bigger even when next to a diamond of the same carat weight. It also boasts fabulous sparkle and brilliance and the longer shape can help elongate fingers.
Heart Solitaire Engagement Rings
Ideal for the ultra-romantic, a heart-shaped diamond is the ultimate symbol of love. This shape reflects light really well for a lot of sparkle and is a truly unique style for your loved one. Make sure you look for a stone with a symmetrical cut for maximum sparkle.
Solitaire engagement rings on a budget
Thanks to their simplicity, solitaire engagement rings can be really budget-friendly. Visit our engagement ring budget calculator to help you work out how much you can afford and make your engagement perfect.