PI London Have Curated A Range Of Unique Sustainable Jewellery Pieces That Will Become Your Own Family Heirlooms
When actor Paul Mescal’s character, Connell Waldron dangled his gold chain in front of the nation in the highly acclaimed Normal People earlier this year, it spurned a new enthusiasm for men’s jewellery. The fine chain necklace even managed its own instagram following. Not surprisingly it lead to spark in necklace sales, stirring up the debate of men and jewellery. Beyond a wedding ring, how much is too much? Sustainable jewellery brand, PI London is well versed in trading unique vintage pieces of jewellery and is on a mission to set the record straight on buying antique jewellery and why the importance of finding those unique special pieces is as relevant today as when they were first created, with some of their offering over a century old.
Founder Isabel Procter is a firm believer in slow fashion, a statement familiar to those that want to make an every day statement but not to the detriment of our planet. The beauty of buying vintage jewellery pieces, is they show off the kind of skill and craftsmanship, that can often be vacant from some of today’s modern jewellery pieces. They’ve also had a life. Have been loved and worn, wrapped in sentiment and now ready to become modern heirlooms to be passed onto future generations. PI London source some of the best looking one-of-a-kind pieces of gender neutral jewellery I’ve seen.
All pieces from PI London are either sterling silver or at least 9ct gold, all of which is clearly marked by product item and era of design on their website. Stand out pieces at the time of writing include a 1918 Edwardian 9ct Gold locket ring, with its distinctive WW1 Military Memorial for £668. A personal favourite is a superb example of a 1900 Victorian ring featuring a blood red Cornelian Stone, a symbol of motivation and endurance. I’d argue a real steal for such a unique piece at £370. You’ll find wonderful examples of signet rings, known as the ‘gentleman’s ring’, which commonly bore the family crest or coat of arms engraved in reverse, this was so it could be preset into soft clay or wax and used as seal on a document. There are also a number of beautifully simple art deco rings and robust gold sovereign rings.
All the jewellery pieces from pendants to necklaces and rings have been sustainable sourced and verified. If you find yourself falling in love with a particular ring but not sure on your size, PI London can arrange for it to be re sized, which typically cost’s £30 and takes around two weeks. If you don’t know your ring size then check out a set of very simple instructions on how to measure your finger at home on their website. There is also a useful graphic showing the different lengths of necklaces for sale.
This couldn’t be further away from those dim dusty antique shops or stale auction houses where you might stumble across some of their unique pieces. A carefully curated selection that feels completely accessible, affordably priced and contemporary. They really have done all the hard work for you and if you’re still unsure about a piece, PI London offer a virtual appointment service, so you can try on from the comfort of your own home, via Zoom, Whatsapp or FaceTime.