Why We Still Make Jewellery in London
London has always been part of the SPJ story. It is where I first discovered jewellery, where I learnt to notice the difference between something simply beautiful and something beautifully...
The Engagement Ring Rules We Don’t Believe In
There are a surprising number of unwritten rules around engagement rings. It should be a diamond. It should look a certain way. Bigger is better. Everything should match. Timeless means...
4 Claw vs 6 Claw Engagement Rings: What’s the Difference?
When choosing an engagement ring, it is easy to focus entirely on the centre stone. Shape, carat weight, colour and sparkle tend to take centre stage. Yet some of the...
From My Father’s Workshop to Sophia Perez Jewellery: A Second-Generation Story
Jewellery has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. Long before Sophia Perez Jewellery existed, there was my father’s workshop in Hatton Garden. As a...
Yellow Gold vs Platinum: Which Is Right for Your Engagement Ring?
Choosing the stone is often the part people think about first. The diamond shape, the sapphire colour, the proportions, the setting. But the metal underneath all of that plays a...
Why the Side Details of Your Engagement Ring Matter
When we think about an engagement ring, we tend to picture it from above. The shape of the centre stone. The sparkle of the diamonds. The colour of a sapphire...
How to Choose the Right Sapphire Colour for Your Engagement Ring
Sapphires are one of the most versatile choices for an engagement ring because they offer so much more than one shade of blue. From deep navy and oceanic teal to...
What Does “One of a Kind” Really Mean in Bespoke Jewellery?
“One of a kind” is a phrase you hear often in jewellery. But when it comes to bespoke jewellery, it should mean more than simply choosing something unusual. A truly...
How to Choose Between a Solitaire and Trilogy Engagement Ring
Choosing an engagement ring often comes down to one question: do you want the centre stone to stand entirely on its own, or would you like it framed by side...
How to Choose Side Stones for Your Engagement Ring
The centre stone may be the first thing you notice, but the side stones can completely change the character of an engagement ring. They can soften the silhouette, add structure,...
The Beauty of Diamonds with Character
How today's diamonds are redefining tradition For many years, the idea of the "perfect" diamond was remarkably simple: colourless, brilliant and flawless. But today's couples are choosing differently. They're looking...
High-Set vs Low-Set Engagement Rings: Which Is Right for You?
The height of an engagement ring setting may seem like a small detail, but it can influence almost everything about how the ring looks and feels. It affects the profile...
Choosing a Diamond Shape That Feels Like You
Choosing an engagement ring often begins with one question: Which diamond shape should I choose? While trends come and go, the shape of your diamond is one of the most personal...
You Can Now Build Your Own Engagement Ring
Finding the right engagement ring does not always mean discovering a finished design that already exists. Sometimes, you love the setting but imagine it with a different diamond shape. You...
Designing A Ring You’ll Still Love In 30 Years
When people begin looking for an engagement ring, one question often sits quietly in the background. “Will I still love this years from now?” It’s an important question. After all,...
The Rise Of The Modern Heirloom
For generations, heirloom jewellery was something you inherited. A grandmother’s engagement ring. A necklace passed down through a family. A piece with decades of history already attached to it. Today,...