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Roux Jewellers
welcome WELCOME - Ladies & Gentlemen
Your jewellery says something about you,
...about your taste and judgement,
Does it talk or shout?
Roux began as jewellers in Southampton in 1982. Fashion sense was questionable at the least.
Times have changed - beautiful accessories now mean individuality. "Roux" moved with the times but kept its passion for personal service.
Of course, you'll still find everything you're looking for, you'll find things you did not expect and many of the things you desire, too...
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about me The services
You have a wild idea you for a sapphire pendant that looks like the tattoo on the shoulder of your first heartbreak. You want a ring like Keith Richards or a bracelet like Jack Sparrows etc ........
You'll find them all here, your designs, our designs, being created, mended, straightened and made ready to step out on stage again. Nearly all repairs and restorations are undertaken in house, onsite and many repairs done while you wait (depending on how snowed under we are). Many repairs undertaken that were turned down by other jewellers.
Roux is a proper, old-time jeweller on a modern stage.
Or maybe we're an entertainer.
There's no sin in showing off.
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Please do not hesitate to call us, please bear in mind that often we are deep in conversations regarding commission designs with customers, so if we don't get to the phone, please come and see us the old fashioned way.
No. 107, East Street, Southampton, S014 3HH. Tel. 023 80 221132
No. 1, Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth, P01 1DE. Tel. 023 92 865360
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Design Innovation Award, sponsored by the Platinum Guild announce emerging Platinum Designer of The Year 2008
David Roux - Dead Mans Hand Pendant
Hand carved in wax then cast in platinum totaling 18 grams. Grasping a peacock blue Tahitian Black Pearl and wearing a 22ct gold peso coin ring (in minature) and 22ct gold bracelet.
Judged by celebrity jewellery designer Stephen Webster who had recently designed for Johnny Depp's character; Captain Jack Sparrow, the Dead Mans Hand was a worthy winner in depicting mans greed, even in death.
Page 11 The Perfect Diamond Ring
For some, quality far outweighs size. Here we have an example of a ring we made for a gentleman who felt his perfect lady deserved the perfect diamond ring. A Flawless Diamond of the finest white, cut with perfect symmetry and proportions to guarentee that it's inner fire was unquestionably breath-taking. Set into an elegant platinum twist setting.
The perfect diamond ring
Do not hesitate to ask if you wish for some diamond knowledge and advice without the pressures of salesmen.
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Page 15 FROM BARNACLED POCKET WATCHES TO WEDDING RINGS
The Kyarra was a twin-masted schooner-rigged steamer, built in 1903 by the W. Denny Brothers ship builders, Dumbarton on the river Clyde, Scotland.
She was launched on 2 February 1903. 415 feet 5 inches long and weighed 6953 tons. Her purpose was not only carry fare paying passengers but also a range of general cargo. This meant she had an impressive 42 first class, 3 berth cabins. 20 second class cabins each with 8 berths. Not surprisingly for such an elegant ship she also had a number of state rooms.
On 26 May 1918 the Kyarra sailed West along the South coast of England making her way towards Plymouth. As the Kyarra started to move around Anvil point, Swanage, no one on board could have known she was being watched. She was torpedoed by German U-Boat 57 and sank in 20 minutes and now lies 31 metres down.
Re-discovered in 1967, her hold has produced bottles of wine, champagne, Worcester sauce and perfect bottles of Chanel perfume. Pat and Pete Owners of Divers Down, Swanage, contacted David Roux of Roux Jewellers to undertake the job of making their wedding rings from the cases of numerous gold watches found in the ships hold. Pete who bears a jagged scar from a conger eel who watched over the gold, had found many of the watches in his time diving on the wreck. Its a great way to keep the history of the ship going. Fellow diver David Roux worked with Laurie Gould of Goulds Jewellers, in cleaning, refining and modeling the gold into the final two wedding bands, finished with a hand engraving from expert Peter Harris from the Isle Of Wight:
SS. Kyarra - Sunk 1918, Pat & Pete Treasure Hunters 2009
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Page 16 BJØRG
Guest Designer
The Bjørg jewellery collection includes necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets and pendants.
All materials are natural, precious and pure. Most of the jewellery is based on the natural shape of the material. The jewellery designs are modern, elegant and feminine. So they can be worn at any time of day and for all occasions.
Björg is dedicated to creating pieces that enhance and emphasize the personality and character of the wearer. Apart from the colours and the striking combination of glamour and natural appeal, innovation and courage are the key elements. Björg's designs are always about emotion and flair - and about finding beauty, even in imperfection!
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For me jewellery is a very intimate thing which reflects our passions and emotions. I believe we all need joy and some glitz in our lives, and l feel very privileged to have the opportunity to make a difference to other people by adding some sparkle to special occasions as well as those random days in between!
Björg
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Page 18 The Campen wrecked on The Needles October 1627
The first news of Dutch ships being lost on the Isle of Wight in 1627, reached Sir John Hippisley in the form of a letter, from William Towerson dated 17 October, which read:
"At this instant have received information of two Dutch ships outward bound for the East Indies, which is cast away neere the Needles or upon the Shoare of the Main, ye certaine place I cannot advise ye as yet".
A Dutch fleet sailed from the Texel on 12 October, which consisted of seven ships, including the Campen. The vessels found themselves off the Isle of Wight in a severe storm. Closer and closer the gale drove them towards those tall white cliffs, until they were just off the Needles rocks themselves. All four must have been in an impossible position, since they took the extraordinary action of actually attempting to sail through the gap in the Needles.It cost them two ships, since the Campen missed the gap, drove beam on towards the western Needles Rocks, and became a total loss. The contents of both wrecks represented enormous wealth.
David Roux worked with fellow diver Pete Williams of Divers Down in Swanage in turning some of the more damaged recovered coins (Reales or Pieces Of Eight)) into a very apt Octopus tentacle ring for his good lady. The Octopus is grasping a piece of 18ct gold recovered from The Kyarra wreck which sank in 1916.
Page 19 Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder
"Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder" is a visual trip through contemporary jewelry design from around the world, focused on some surprising material choices. This competition features work by jewellry artists who are exploring the concept of jewelry as wearable art using a wide range of materials, many not commonly thought of as "jewellry" materials. One of the driving goals of the competition is to show the quality and range of work that can be created using materials other than the "big three" - platinum, gold and silver. While these may be used as accents in the work, they do not compose the primary material.
It is our hope that viewers will enjoy the exhibition and be inspired to stretch the limits of what they perceive as acceptable materials in jewellry.
