Blog posts of '2019' 'May'

You know the saying "to your heart's content"? If everything unfolded only that way, then the world we lived in would be an ideal one. And yet, where would the charm be, you might ask.

Lately we keep hearing all around us about the concept of the "personalised" — personalised gifts, personalised cars; in other words, to put it plainly, these things are made and improved, some would say, according to the preferences people have. But when it comes to taking an important step in a couple's life — the engagement, to be precise — things stop here. Or do they? How does the idea of an engagement ring with a personalised design strike you? We know that choosing such a piece of gold and diamond jewellery isn't exactly easy, which is why, when you find yourself facing such an important decision, the pressure can reach its peak. But think what an opportunity lies before you! You can discover it online first of all, from the comfort of your own home or, why not, from the desk where you work. On firesc.com you will find the inspiration you need, as well as concrete answers for the more naturally curious. So if you don't necessarily want to choose one of the existing engagement rings, then put your imagination to work and, with the help of our designer, your idea can take shape. That said, there is a long way to go before the diamond engagement ring — not an impossible one — and we recommend a visit to one of our shops in Bucharest or Constanța. Why? Precisely in order to settle every single detail and to understand the natural way in which the whole process unfolds. For example, you can decide what size the gold piece should be, or, why not, choose the central diamond according to the characteristics you want it to have. We're talking about carat weight, colour, clarity or even its cut. Don't forget that you also have at your disposal — and can choose online from — a database of the Antwerp Diamond Exchange that is constantly updated. The stock holds approximately 80,000 diamonds certified by international gemological laboratories. Each diamond is engraved with a unique security code, which also appears on the gemological certificate and can be verified online on the laboratory's website. In short, once we have a sketch, we analyse the proposal and set a price and a delivery deadline, taking into account the budget indicated as well as the technical limitations that arise when working with gold. Paying a deposit represents the concrete confirmation, so we can move on to the next stage of the process – the rendering (an image of the jewellery). Small changes may come in, then the creative team, together with the master jewellers, finalises the piece. But if all you know at this point is just the budget — which you have set with great care and precise calculations — don't be discouraged, because we can start from an idea, a special design, and gradually shape that engagement ring she dreams of. What would you say to AA12GL, a ring in pure 18kt yellow gold (gold that comes directly from a 24kt ingot, alloyed at the moment of working) with a brilliant-cut diamond? It sits in a mount with four carefully crafted prongs, thus creating a star-shaped design. We can see the refined design the piece has but, above all, viewed from the side, the diamond appears suspended between them. The band is a fitting one, not very wide, and has an entourage of 16 diamonds that brings out the spectacular quality of the central stone. Essentially, the size of the brilliant is directly proportional to that of the band. Starting from this example, we can create a dedicated, one-of-a-kind piece, so that the woman who receives it is impressed not only by its appearance but also by the fact that her loved one invested precious time and ideas so that the result would live up to expectations. If, until reading this article, you thought that a quick trip round the shops or online would help you choose a diamond engagement ring, well, you were rather mistaken. "The plans you make at home don't match those at the fair", if you will allow me a folk saying, and it would be wise to set off with a little patience and confidence. Buying such an ornamental piece requires attention and seriousness, otherwise the event you are planning will be an ordinary one. For these reasons, personalised design — especially when we are talking about an engagement ring — is recommended when you want an unforgettable creation to match the promise you are making to your loved one.

You could say that the most important "Yes" you've ever heard was the moment you offered that engagement ring and promised her a journey for two, for better, for worse, forever. A moving moment, worthy of being placed in the box of memories and told years later to your children, or why not, even to your grandchildren.

Every love story is special in its own way. So, inevitably, the jewellery that crowns the love you have for one another is special, characteristic of the personality that each of you has. We might also bring up gifts such as a pair of emerald earrings or a tennis bracelet with black diamonds. Why have we mentioned all of this so far, you might ask. Well, this article aims to help everyone who has been, at least once, in one of the situations where they turned to after-sales services. Let's take, for example, a diamond engagement ring. Whether you bought it from one of our shops in Bucharest or Constanța, or you placed an order online at firesc.com, you are informed of the details regarding the certificate of conformity and the benefits you have after your purchase. In short, it accompanies the piece of jewellery and certifies that the materials used comply with the regulations in force and with the details on the tax invoice. Its presence also gives you the opportunity to benefit from after-sales services. As our partnership is based on trust and more, we encourage you, should you recognise yourself in one of the situations below, to get in touch with us. The size isn't right. What can I do in this case? There are very few situations in which a gold engagement ring fits perfectly. You'd have to be extremely lucky, or have one of the happy owner's own rings to go by for the size; there'd be no other explanation. You could possibly consult her best friend, but most of the time it comes down to having the size adjusted. The timing of when you decide to make use of this service also matters, as it is free within the first 30 calendar days from the moment of purchase and charged for after those days have passed. How do I remove scratches? We certainly don't recommend doing anything like this at home. That's precisely why you should bring the piece in for professional cleaning and polishing, especially if you've worn it for a long time or you simply want it to look flawless on the day of the big event. If the degree of wear is too great and the scratches can't be removed using the first method, then you can opt to have it re-finished for a fee. A precious stone has fallen out. It isn't exactly a happy scenario, but the deed is done. This happens when engagement rings suffer a mechanical shock. That's exactly why great care must be taken, and let's not forget that we're talking about ornamental objects which, although they're made for everyday use, would fare better if we spared them during certain household or beauty activities. This is how we come to replacing missing precious stones (or pearls, as the case may be). However, to avoid reaching this situation, we recommend having the setting professionally checked at least once a year. Not only are you much more relaxed, but we also encourage the prevention of such consequences. What's more, it's a free service. The acidic pH of the skin and pieces of pure 18kt white-gold jewellery. We won't go into too much detail about chemistry, so as not to bore you. All you need to know is that white-gold jewellery has a layer of rhodium applied by electrolysis to compensate for the absence of nickel in the alloy and to give the precious metal a brilliant white. Depending on the pH of your skin or the way the piece is worn, this layer of rhodium can fade over time, requiring the rhodium plating to be repeated. The procedure isn't necessary for everyone, but when it is called for, the service remains free regardless of how often it's needed. Strong mechanical shocks – deformation. These cases aren't very common, but they do exist. Repairing deformed jewellery, whether it's the deformation of the band or of the setting, is possible for a fee. There are situations, unfortunately, that have such a consequence. So, you can request one or more of the services mentioned above whenever the need arises. Of course, the procedure follows a process that you can access online.