Incorporating Celtic design into your wedding jewellery provides a lovely, distinctive look and feel.

Celtic wedding jewellery is not reserved only for those with Celtic ancestry and can be enjoyed by anyone who appreciates the history and meaning.

Celtic art is believed to date back as far back as the Bronze Age and has been influenced over time by its varying geographical locations.

Traditional Celtic design features intertwined knotting, geometrical shapes, cross imagery and weaving. These patterns symbolise elements such as peace, protection and the eternal circle of life and death.

Custom design your own special piece of Celtic jewellery with the help of the expert Jewellers at Larsen Jewellery in Sydney and Melbourne.  Choose you ideal metal and band width, then have your own personal Jeweller sketch a Celtic design to reflect your personal taste and values. Call Larsen Jewellery in Sydney on 02 9223 2006.
 

Titanium jewellery is somewhat underestimated. It is a great option particularly for men with physical lifestyles as it is in fact the strongest metal available.

It is also the perfect choice for those with sensitive skin who are unable to wear other metals without irritation.

Titanium is also unique in that it comes in a generous array of bold colours including blue, green, purple and black.
Interesting facts about Titanium:

- Titanium makes up approximately 0.6% of the Earth’s crust.
- It is often used for boat construction as it is lightweight and not easily corroded by sea water.
- Rockets and missiles are made with Titanium as it is resistant to high temperatures.
- It was first discovered in 1791 by an English man but first produced by an American man.

Larsen Jewellery specialises in custom made design and has a variety of modern Titanium rings to choose from. For more information or to book an appointment, please call Larsen jewellery in Sydney: 02 9223 2006.
 

The team at Larsen Jewellery understand that the process of choosing a wedding ring can be quite daunting for some men, particularly those who have never worn finger jewellery before.

To make the decision process easier we have created a large range of designs to cater for every man’s unique style. Being custom made, any design is possible and you are not limited by the range shown on our website.

Whether you’re after a classical rounded band, or perhaps something more contemporary with detailing and diamonds, there is something for everyone.

We’ve listed the important factors to decide on when shopping for men’s wedding rings:

METAL
The most common choices are 18ct White and Yellow Gold, or Platinum. Other great options are Rose Gold, Two-tone, Titanium and Mokume. For more information on the differences between metals, please click on the ‘Learn’ tab on our website.

PROFILE
The profile is the shape of the band surface, which is the edge you can see whilst wearing it. This may be flat, slightly rounded or very round. It is simply a matter of personal taste.

WIDTH
The width of the ring is another question of personal taste, although some men will feel uncomfortable wearing a band that is wider than average. An average men’s band would generally be 5mm – 6.5mm wide.

FINISH
The finish of the band refers to its texture and will determine what your ring will look like when it is finished. For example, a high polished finish is very shiny and sleek, whereas a matte finish has no shine and is smooth to touch. These are the most popular finishes, although there are other options available for those looking for something different and unique. 

DETAILING
Adding detail to your wedding ring can be done in many ways. When a plain band is not quite enough, you have the option of adding diamonds, engraving, cut lines, grooves and more.

To learn more about your options, or to make an appointment to try on a range of our men’s wedding rings, please contact Larsen Jewellery in Sydney on 02 9223 2006.
 

Planning your wedding can be stressful and one way to simplify your to-do list is to purchase all of your bridal jewellery together at Larsen Jewellery in Sydney or Melbourne.

Not only will this save time, you will also have the opportunity to have your jewellery match perfectly. Larsen Jewellery has a large range of beautiful bridal jewellery to cater to every bride. We can custom-make your bridal jewellery to your ideal design specifications, or alternatively you can choose from our ready-to-wear collection.

Your engagement and wedding ring will be the main jewellery focus on your special day, although it can be nice to complement these with a pair of diamond drop earrings, a delicate bracelet or perhaps an elegant pendant on a fine trace chain to add some sparkle to your décolletage.

For more information or to book an appointment please contact us in Sydney on 02 9223 2006 or visit our website: www.larsenweddingrings.com.au. If you are unable to visit, you are welcome to order over the phone and we will courier your bridal jewellery safely to your door.
 

Wedding rings, being circular in shape, symbolise eternal love.

The earliest recorded exchange of wedding rings was in Ancient Egypt. In early times, they used strong plant material such as papyrus and reeds. The plants were shredded into thread-like strands, then plaited into a small circle and placed onto the third finger of the woman’s left hand, as they believed there was a vein in this particular finger that travelled directly to the heart, named ‘Vena Amoris’, which is Latin for 'Vein of Love'.
Eventually precious metal became the material of choice, although it was expensive and often reserved for higher society.

The Egyptian wedding ring practice was passed onto the Grecians during times of war, then followed onto the Romans where the acceptance of a wedding ring by a woman confirmed that she was no longer free and was, as a wife, legally bound to meet the needs of her husband.

Wedding rings were originally worn only by wives and even though male finger jewellery has been very popular throughout the ages, male wedding rings are a relatively recent trend.  

The wedding ring tradition has crossed continents and passed generations, changing and evolving over time due to cultural, social and religious influence.

These days, it is up to the individual to decide on which traditions they will follow; such as on which hand they will wear their ring and if the husband will also wear a wedding ring.

Wedding rings represent the loving union between two people and should also be a creative expression of your unique style. Larsen Jewellery in Sydney and Melbourne can custom make your ideal wedding ring, which will come with a lifetime guarantee and exceptional customer service.
 

The talented team of Jewellers at Larsen Jewellery can bring your dream wedding ring to fruition.

When deciding on which metal to use, the important question arises of whether to use either 9ct or 18ct gold. Both options are viable, although we highly recommended 18ct gold as the better option.

The main element that differentiates these two options is the amount of pure gold they contain.

Pure gold is too soft to use in jewellery, therefore it needs to be alloyed with other metals to become stronger. 18ct gold yellow contains 75% pure gold and 25% silver and copper. 18ct gold is usually stamped with the numbers 750. 9ct yellow gold contains 37.5% pure gold and 62.5% silver and copper. 9ct gold is usually stamped with the numbers 375.

As 18ct gold has a higher pure gold content, people tend to assume it is less strong, although this is not the case. The Vickers Hardness Test, created in 1924, is used to determine the hardness of metals. 9ct yellow, white and rose gold each have a Vickers Test Score Value of up to 170, whereas the 18ct versions all score up to 230; therefore all 18ct gold alloys are scientifically proven to be more durable and hard-wearing than 9ct gold alloys. Basically, 18ct gold will generally age better as it is more resilient to everyday wear and tear.

For more information on how to choose the best metal for your special item of jewellery, please contact Larsen Jewellery in The Strand Arcade, Sydney on 02 9223 2006.
 

Pink sapphire is a popular choice of gemstone for wedding rings.  They come is a variety of shades of pink and colour intensity.  At Larsen Jewellery, we specialise in custom made wedding rings and can show you a variety of pink sapphires to choose from.  Click here to view a selection of our wedding ring designs.  Our jewellery stores are based in Sydney and Melbourne and we are open on weekends as well.

Pink sapphire is one of the most highly regarded and valuable of the fancy coloured sapphires. The most prized being the extremely rare pinkish-orange variety known as padparadscha. In some Asian markets, pink sapphires are sold as pale rubies, however in western markets pink sapphires are considered to be their own sub-category of sapphire with its own set of merits. It is debatable whether some deep pinkish-red sapphires should be called pink sapphires or ruby. There is no clear dividing line to this matter although if a stone is decidedly red with strong pink overtones, this stone would be classified as a ruby. Some pink sapphires have secondary tones of violet and depending on the intensity of the secondary shade may be called ‘lavender’ or ‘violet sapphire’. As the shade of violet becomes more pronounced into increasing shades of purple, this type of sapphire is called ‘purple sapphire’. Some intensely purple sapphires can possess the colour-change phenomenon similar to that seen in alexandrite.

Traditionally the main source of pink to lavender and purple sapphire was found in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). Although this variety of sapphire is still mined there, larger quantities are now being mined in Madagascar and some coastal East African countries.

When the term ‘sapphire’ is used by itself, it is assumed that it is referring to the blue variety of sapphire. All other colours of sapphire are denoted by their colour first e.g. ‘green sapphire’. More specifically in the Australian gemstone and jewellery trade, the name ‘sapphire’ refers to Australian type blue sapphire as it is the most commonly used. Sapphire mining in Australia began in the late 1800’s at Anakie in Central Queensland. Since then, mining centred at Anakie has spread to the surrounding sapphire-bearing fields of Rubyvale, Sapphire and The Willows with the whole area collectively known as the Central Queensland Gemfields. These gemfields are considered to be one of the richest deposits of sapphire in terms of volume in the world. While Queensland is renowned for its high production, the sapphire bearing region of northern New South Wales (known as New England), is known for the highest quality. Some of the important sapphire mining areas of the New England sapphire fields include Glen Innes, Inverell, Reddestone Creek and Kings Plains. While Australian sapphire is well known for its darker royal blue tones, other types are yellows, greens, parti-coloureds and star stones.

Give us a call if you would like to come in and have a look at a range of Australian sapphires.  We specialise in custom made engagement and wedding rings in Melbourne and Sydney.  At Larsen Jewellery you deal directly with one of our expert jewellers who can show you a range of sapphires to choose from and can advice you about the design options for your piece of jewellery.

Almandine Garnet
Almandine and pyrope garnets are often confused with each other because they are so similar. There are scientific gemological means to differentiate one from the other, but essentially they are the same stone but differ colour due to variable amounts of their colouring molecules. Although almandine is found worldwide, some notable countries that mine almandine are; South Africa, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Madagascar, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Myanmar (Burma), Brazil, Argentina, Australia, Czech Republic (Bohemia), Russia, Pakistan, India and Canada.

Rhodolite Garnet
Rhodolite was named after the mountain rhododendron, a magenta coloured flower that grew in the mountains of North Carolina, USA where the first rhodolite was found in 1882. Gemmologically, rhodolite is the variety of garnet that sits in the middle of the pyrope-almandine solid solution series; meaning the rhodolite is roughly composed of around equal amounts of both pyrope and almandine type garnet. The colour of rhodolite varies from pale rose-red with hints of purple reminiscent of the flower from which it was named, through to deep, grape purples with secondary tones of intense rose-red. Unfortunately, the original deposit has long been depleted. Currently rhodolite is being mined in Tanzania, India (Orissa), Sri Lanka, Malawi, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique and Kenya. Like with all garnets, there are no recognized treatments and synthetics are not commercially produced.

Larsen Jewellery specialises in custom made engagement and wedding rings.  Your wedding rings can be set with a number of different coloured gemstones.  Please click here for more information about Wedding Rings in Sydney.