Inspired by you…
In 1984, when Peter opened his own store, he had an eye for style and an in-depth knowledge of the jewellery making process. As he had never worked on the bench himself, he surrounded himself with young designers and goldsmiths, all capable of turning his ideas and dreams into reality.
The team has changed over the years, with some retiring and some moving on to other pursuits. What has remained constant however, is Peter’s ability to attract and encourage new talent, and the team of designers and jewellers at Peter Gilder today is in his own words, “the most talented we have ever had the pleasure of working with”. “I am so proud of what they have achieved and I would like to showcase their talents and to provide only a few examples of what ‘Handmade in Constantia’ is all about.
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Earrings for any occassion
The client had a collection of old unworn items which were never worn, were made of gold and were set with a number of very valuable diamonds.We dismantled everything and with clever pairing of the stones, were able to make her beautiful modern earrings, capable of being worn in 3 different ways, from everyday classic diamond studs to fashionable pearl drops to more formal diamond drops. We exchanged her yellow gold for white gold which we felt suited her a better.
The result is stunning.
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A wedding ring with even more meaning…
The original engagement ring had suffered a lot of wear and tear and had to be cut off the finger. This gave us the opportunity to redesign the ring completely, as the marquise shape diamond is a really beautiful specimen. At the same time, with a spark of creative genius, it was decided to incorporate the initials of the 4 children into the design.
With the assistance of our in-house CAD programme, this was done to perfection and the resultant engagement and wedding ring combination holds so much more meaning for the client.
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A wedding ring with even more meaning…
The original engagement ring had suffered a lot of wear and tear and had to be cut off the finger. This gave us the opportunity to redesign the ring completely, as the marquise shape diamond is a really beautiful specimen. At the same time, with a spark of creative genius, it was decided to incorporate the initials of the 4 children into the design.
With the assistance of our in-house CAD programme, this was done to perfection and the resultant engagement and wedding ring combination holds so much more meaning for the client.
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A technical masterpiece!
It is not every day we are asked to create an item of jewellery to such exacting specifications. More of an engineering challenge than a creative challenge, this ring tested the precision skills of our team of goldsmiths and gem setters, and the end result is quite breath-taking.
To enable precise stone sizes to make a perfectly fitting 360 degree circle, to a fixed finger size, requires goldsmith training of the highest order.
We are truly proud to be able to offer these skills.
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A very special 70th birthday gift
For the lady who has it all, the 3 Cultured Pearls symbolise her 3 children. Made in Platinum and enhanced with small pave set diamonds, this is a classic brooch which will never date, and is worn with great pride and joy.
This type of project somehow makes everything we do, feel more special.
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A very special 70th birthday gift
For the lady who has it all, the 3 Cultured Pearls symbolise her 3 children. Made in Platinum and enhanced with small pave set diamonds, this is a classic brooch which will never date, and is worn with great pride and joy.
This type of project somehow makes everything we do, feel more special.
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An engagement ring designed to offset a beautiful hand!
Not all hands, or shall we say fingers, suit all styles of ring designs. In this case, the gorgeous Princess Cut Diamond needed to live up to her gorgeous hands!
It was decided to place the stone on the diagonal and the end result shows what a little creativity and thinking can do. Made in glistening Platinum, the client was able to watch the process from start to finish.
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True romance is still very much alive!
Spending months away from home training for an “Iron Man”, did not mean this tough guy lacked a romantic side as well!
The “Infinity” element in the centre signifies their endless love and is made from her father’s yellow gold. The hearts represent their 2 daughters. The rest of the ring is made of white gold. Inside the ring are inscribed a “compass” and an “anchor” which are of special meaning to them both. He kept a diary of each stage of the designing process.
The crowning moment came when he presented it to her at the finish line of the “Iron Man” event! We felt truly privileged to be a part of this amazing story.
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True romance is still very much alive!
Spending months away from home training for an “Iron Man”, did not mean this tough guy lacked a romantic side as well!
The “Infinity” element in the centre signifies their endless love and is made from her father’s yellow gold. The hearts represent their 2 daughters. The rest of the ring is made of white gold. Inside the ring are inscribed a “compass” and an “anchor” which are of special meaning to them both. He kept a diary of each stage of the designing process.
The crowning moment came when he presented it to her at the finish line of the “Iron Man” event! We felt truly privileged to be a part of this amazing story.
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