Our Diamonds
Sourcing
Every piece of jewellery created in the studio is unique; from the diamonds selected to the intricate details of each design. Sourcing is an integral part of Ellis Mhairi Cameron’s creative process, with each stone chosen for its individual character, colour and form.
Rather than seeking uniformity, Ellis is drawn to diamonds with a sense of individuality: unexpected hues, unusual shapes, distinctive cuts and natural characteristics that make each stone unlike any other.
One of a Kind
Our diamonds reject traditional ideas of perfection. Natural inclusions, subtle variations in colour, unusual proportions and unexpected markings are not flaws to be concealed, but qualities to be celebrated.
It is these details that give a stone its character; making each diamond as individual as the piece it becomes part of.
Our one-of-a-kind pieces are created around these exceptional stones, with designs that respond to their natural beauty rather than attempting to make them conform. No two are ever quite the same; each exists as a singular expression of the stone that inspired it.
Natural Coloured Diamonds
Our diamonds are conflict free and traceable to source. We adhere to the Kimberley Process, an international certification process that aims to prevent the flow of conflict diamonds. Our natural coloured diamonds are sourced from Jwaneng Mine in Botswana, and the now closed Argyle Mine in Australia, before being hand cut by family run businesses in Jaipur and Surat in India, so all diamonds are traceable to source.
Antique Diamonds
Antique diamonds are recycled, as they have been unset from unwanted jewellery, and they have zero environmental impact.
Our antique diamonds have been unset from unwanted historical pieces by our suppliers who are based in Hatton Garden in London. The term 'old cut diamond' refers to antique diamonds cut without the precision of modern cut diamonds. Other descriptions include 'Old Mine Cut' and 'Victorian Cut’. Before modern advancements in diamond cutting in the 1800s, diamonds were cut by hand by craftsmen; the positioning of facets were less structured and unique. In comparison, more modern cuts have a far more ordered, geometric appearance. It is this hand-created, organic aesthetic that gives old cut diamonds their unique identities. These diamonds are the perfect choice for those with a love of heritage and history.