Adele Taylor Jewellery

One of our most popular collections! Adele taylor specialises in using large and luxurious precious stones in combination with sterling silver and 18ct gold to create wonderful pieces of art. Inspiration comes from all over, but she has become increasingly interested in pattern and texture as a result of a trip to Iceland. The linear textures and patterns in the vastness of the dramatic volcanic landscapes there, as well as the gentle colour pallet, seem to have shaped her more recent design ideas, resulting in some fabulous pieces.

Click here to view all of our Adele Taylor jewellery.

Availability:

Please be aware that we are a small independent business and items shown online are also for sale in our store, meaning that there is a possibility it may have been sold prior to your order. If the item is not in stock, it will be made especially for you and will take approximately 2-8 weeks to arrive depending on each individual designer.
(If needed by a certain date please do not hesitate to give us a call. We are always happy to contact the designer to see if the piece can be made by your date – they are usually very helpful).

Fair Price

Most jewellery brands see an 8-10X mark up on their jewellery. At armed and gorgeous we've spent over 20 years fostering good relationships with designers, meaning we can cut out any middle men and only charge what the designer intended without all the extra costs. We are also a small buisness, meaning we can afford to charge alot less than big names who have big marketing budgets. we're confident you won't find this product cheaper - if you do feel free to contact us!

Reviews

"I absolutely love my ring! I bought it after having and extensive conversation on their livechat. It was very helpful! " - Tricia - verified buyer.

"Fantastic customer service, couldn’t have been more helpful on Livechat and my order arrived in less than 24 hours! " - Helen R. - verified buyer.

"Ordered a few items and they arrived very promptly all gift boxed. " - Victoria - verified buyer.

"Wonderful jewellery, unique and beautiful. Whole process of ordering online was easy and well informed. Will definitely be back for more, thank you " - Helen P.- verified buyer.

"Absolutely delighted with both products and service. Beautifully packaged, prompt delivery. Lovely company. Thank you - ann" - Ann - verified buyer.

"The most stunning selection of handmade jewellery! I am in love with the Armed & Gorgeous collection." - Flora F. verified buyer.

"Amazing selection of jewellery from all kinds of artists. Absolutely love the shop!" - Taea L. verified buyer.

" I am very pleased with my purchase and that I have found this store full of such gorgeous items and with such customer attention. Thank you !" - Paula verified buyer.

" Seamless from start to finish. The ring arrived the day after our order. Unfortunately, it didnt fit, but the money was back in our account the next day. Great customer support, Thanks. " - John verified buyer.

Delivery and Returns

90 day no-quibble returns, except earrings (hygine reasons).

Free delivery on orders over £47! sign up to newsletter for free delivery.

Standard delivery: £2.95 - takes on average 2-4 days. (Please note we use Royal Mail and timeframe is subject to strikes and to peak season madness)

Express delivery: £6.95 - 1-2 days average (this is Royal Mail next day delivery)

FAQ

What is Armed & Gorgeous Jewellery made from?

Silver

Each piece description will tell you exactly what the piece is made from. As a rule of thumb the vast majority of pieces are made from 925 sterling silver. This is the industry standard for genuine, high-quality silver jewellery (92.5% silver with 7.5% alloy). 100% silver is generally too soft so strengthening alloys must be added. Our pieces are solid, not hollow, and silver items above 7.8g are hallmarked (to prove silver authenticity).

Oxidised Silver

This is sterling silver that has undergone a chemical reaction and has been darkened through the process of oxidation. This is great for accentuating small details and creating dark pieces. The more oxidised a piece the darker the metal will become.

Solid Gold

Some pieces are made from solid gold or gold plate. Gold purity is measured in karat with 24K/ct signifying 100% pure gold. Due to the cost and also softness of gold, alloys (including silver) are often mixed - common purities are 9k, 12k or 18k. This also explains why some gold items are more expensive than others.

Gold Plate/Rolled/Filled

This is a common practice where the piece is coated in gold. The piece is usually made from silver and then coated in gold of varying karat. Over time gold plate will rub off if the jewellery is not cared for properly but this can be greatly delayed with proper practices (see below).

Rolled gold is many times thicker than gold plate and is, therefore, more expensive and will last a lot longer than gold plate.

Gold fill is even thicker than rolled. Gold fill is the closest you can get to a solid gold item.

Gemstones

Our designers use authentic gemstones.

Will this arrive on time?

We send items with royal mail. For items upto £150 we send using signed for delivery. This generally takes 2-4 days to arrive.

For higher value items we send using Royal Mail special delivery. This will usually take 1-3 days to arrive. If you need the item in a hurry please use our express delivery where we aim to get it to you the next day, if not within 2 days.

Please note that we are at the mercy of Royal Mail and deliveries are affected by strikes and delays during peak times. We send orders as soon as we can (usually the day of or after receiving the order).

Can I return this if it doesn't fit?

Jewellery items can be returned 90 days after purchase. We cannot accept earrings legally due to hygiene reasons

If it doesn't fit can I get it resized?

Please contact us if this is the case. The vast majority of the time the piece can be altered by the designer so generally speaking resizings are available, but it is always best to email us at [email protected] first.

How do i know my size?

When buying a ring we very strongly recommend you get sized at a local jewellers.

For bracelets 7.5” is the standard size and fits most people. Most of our bangles come in one size which again generally fits most people.

For necklaces 18” is the most popular length. 16” is good for layering.

Please consult our sizes page (click here) if you want more information or talk to us on livechat.

How do I look after my jewellery?

General recommendations are to take jewellery off when showering or swimming, to apply perfumes and lotions before puting on your jewellery, and to avoid any chemicals ( such as hair dye, chlorine.

It is advised to take off jewellery when exercising as perspiration can be damaging, especially to gemstones such as opals.

It is also advised not to wear your jewellery to bed, and not to store it in direct sunlight or damp conditions.

Care

AVOID WATER

Do not place next to heater, window, air conditioner or in the bathroom. Do not wear in the pool.

AVOID SWEAT

Remove jewellery when exercising, or any other demanding physical work, as sweating causes the jewellery to tarnish.

STORAGE

Storing in our original boxes best way to keep your jewellery. A zip plastic bag is a great alternative if no longer have the packaging.

AVOID COSMETICS

Apply scents or cosmetics before you put on your jewellery. Perfumes and lotions will tarnish the jewellery.

Security & Payments

Why you can safely shop with us
At armed & Gorgeous, our secure server encrypts all of your personal information such as name, address and credit card information. We use stipe and paypal to process payments, which are the worlds largest and most secure payment processors in the world - safely processing nearly 100 million encrypted transactions daily.

Gold Standard Security
All transaction information passed from our website is encrypted using 128-SSL certificates. Information is never passed unencrypted and is always signed using SHA hashing to prevent tampering. You can feel secure in knowing nothing passed from our website can be examined, used or modified by any third party. Systems are PCI level 1 - the world's most stringent security certificate, and align with the NIST cybersecurity framework - the gold standard of cyber security.

Internationally recognised encryption and data storage
All data is secured using the internationally recognised SHA 256 encryption standards used by federal agencies. This remains one of the most used and one of the most secure hashing algorithms to date. The encryption keys are held on state-of-the-art, tamper-proof systems, making them all but impossible to extract. There is no direct way to decrypt this. They are regularly audited by the banks and banking authorities to ensure it remains so.

Employee access
No individuals within our Armed & Gorgeous or Stripe/Paypal are able to decrypt transaction information or cardholder data. Their systems only allow access to most senior staff and only in extenuating circumstances (such as investigations of Card Fraud by the Police). Your card information is secure even from their own employees because the systems never display the full card numbers, and employees undergo strict training every year.