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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.
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10th December 2020 | 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.
A diamond tennis bracelet is one of the most luxurious bracelet styles in the world. A tennis bracelet is designed to be part of your jewellery collection forever and is perfect for gifting to mark special milestones. This iconic bracelet style is a great way to add a luxurious edge to any outfit. But what is a diamond tennis bracelet? We answer everything you need to know about this luxe piece of jewellery.
What is a tennis bracelet?
A diamond tennis bracelet is a bracelet that contains a single or multiple rows of diamonds on a thin, precious metal band. This luxurious bracelet style oozes glamour due to the number of diamonds involved in the piece. It also means tennis bracelets can command high prices - making them great heirloom pieces.
Why is it called a tennis bracelet?
The tennis bracelet got its name thanks to the professional US tennis player Chris Evert. During a match in the US Open, her diamond tennis bracelet broke and fell off her wrist. She then asked officials to stop the tennis match until it was recovered and, during an interview, she called the bracelet her “tennis bracelet”. Jewellers across the world then recreated the bracelet, with inline diamonds and a secure clasp, and named it a tennis bracelet.
How to choose the perfect tennis bracelet
If you are looking to purchase a tennis bracelet, you should first consider the reason you are buying one. Are you searching for a gift for someone special, are you buying one for yourself on a special occasion or for an important event or milestone?
If you are looking for a tennis bracelet to wear every day, it is a good idea to consider your lifestyle. If you are particularly active or accident-prone, you may prefer to choose a bezel setting as it is less prone to snagging. You should always make sure your tennis bracelet fits correctly, so you don’t risk it falling off or getting caught on something and breaking.
Tennis bracelet styles
There are many different styles of tennis bracelets and, like most things, there is no “best” design as it is dependent on taste and preference. Some diamond tennis bracelets have only one row of diamonds, whereas others can have multiple.
Single row tennis bracelets
A single row tennis bracelet is one of the most popular and simplistic styles. This classic and timeless piece features a single row of diamonds, in any diamond shape, and can be bought in a variety of carat weights depending on your taste. They pair perfectly with watches and other bracelet styles and can be worn easily both day or night.
Double row tennis bracelets
A double row tennis bracelet provides a twist on the classic single row style. It consists of two rows of beautiful diamonds and can be found in several metal types and diamond carats. This style of bracelet is luxurious enough to be worn with evening attire or on your wedding day.
Multi row tennis bracelets
A multi-row tennis bracelet is the most luxurious style of bracelet. This showstopping piece features multiple rows of diamonds for a serious amount of sparkle and is perfect for evening events or special occasions. Due to the number of diamonds in this bracelet style, a multi-row tennis bracelet can command a high price, however, it is an investment piece that will be in your jewellery collection forever.
Tennis bracelet settings
There are a few tennis bracelet settings to consider. The setting is what holds the diamonds in place, and each setting style creates a different finish. Choose from bezel, prong and channel settings for your tennis bracelet depending on your preference.
Prong setting
A prong setting consists of three or four metal prongs to keep each diamond in place. This setting style allows plenty of light to pass through and reflect off the diamond.
Channel setting
A channel setting consists of diamonds sandwiched between two rows of metal. This setting style has a clean, modern finish where the diamonds sit closely together.
Bezel or half bezel setting
A bezel or half bezel setting is one where the diamond is fully or partially encircled with metal. The metal surrounds the stone to create a secure setting style that is ideal for those who are accident-prone.
When to buy tennis bracelets
Tennis bracelets are great as gifts for a loved one or even as a treat for yourself. There is no right or wrong answer as to when you should buy a tennis bracelet, and it should be entirely your own choice. Often, tennis bracelets are passed down for generations as family heirlooms due to their beauty and value and are a popular accessory for a bride on her wedding day.
Diamond tennis bracelets make ideal gifts for the following occasions and milestones:
Wedding anniversary
Birth of a child
Birthday
Valentine’s Day
Job promotion
Graduation
Wedding gift
Retirement
Special achievements
Christmas gift
Tennis bracelets exude beauty like no other jewellery piece and are the ultimate luxury jewellery gift. Discover our other diamonds bracelets or head to our other article to learn how to clean your tennis bracelet at home.