A love as rare as yours deserves a as rare as ours.

Rare Welsh gold in every ring.

Celebrate your love story by composing your own Compose by Clogau® engagement ring that is as unique as you are. Discover your bridal style as you effortlessly fall in love with our beautiful rings, all of which contain arguably one of the most sought-after in the world – rare Welsh gold, as favoured by some royal brides since 1923.

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The Windsor Collection® wedding rings are available in platinum, rose, yellow, white and 18ct 1854 rose gold.

3 MAJESTIC FAVOURED BY ROYALTY FOR OVER 100 YEARS

On 13th July 1911, Prince Edward I was officially invested as the Prince of in a special ceremony at on the fringes of . The regalia used were made from pure Welsh gold, identified by the Welsh Dragon stamp. Clogau’s heritage evolved when this exquisite gold was discovered in the hills of Snowdonia in the Clogau St. David’s mine 165 years ago. Over a century later, the precious gold veins became too rare and difficult to find, and mining ceased.

Image: Workers at the entrance to the Clogau St David’s gold mine.

4 5 THE 1854 BLEND STORY BEHIND THE BLEND

The story of Welsh gold began over 500 million years ago. Seismic activity in the area now known as Snowdonia caused the volcanic eruption of Rhobell Fawr. Gold seams were formed deep within the hills, between the quartz and the Clogau shales. These seams lay undiscovered until the mid-19th century.

Until 1854, only copper was mined at Clogau St. David’s but a chance discovery changed the fortunes of the mine forever. Mr Freeman, the mine owner, broke open a piece of rock and instead of copper found traces of gold. Thus began the Welsh gold rush. There were over 30 productive gold mines in , with Clogau St. David’s and Gwynfynydd at the epicentre.

When I first visited Clogau St. David’s, I saw the gold in its raw form. Copper seams were interwoven with the gold seams, resulting in a pale rose-yellow tone, unlike anything I had seen or have seen since.

The beauty of the 1854 blend can be attributed to this unique and natural colour. To celebrate 165 years since gold was founded at Clogau and to celebrate our 30th anniversary, this blend will be available in a limited way throughout our wedding band portfolio.

Ben S. Roberts Managing Director

The Windsor Collection® wedding rings in 18ct 1854 rose gold.

6 7 DISCOVER YOUR BRIDAL STYLE

Every love story is unique. Express your individuality and capture the magic of your true love. From elegant and romantic, to timeless and classic, discover your bridal style on your Compose by Clogau® journey.

8 9 TIMELESS LOVE

Refined, ladylike and impeccably styled, she is graceful in her ways and wonderfully understated. Bringing a touch of effortless sophistication to the finer details, she invests in classic pieces that will forever be a part of her love story. Her ring is simplistic beauty; beautifully delicate and an elegant symbol of her timeless love.

10 11 Timeless Love engagement and wedding rings in white and rose gold. Bardot wedding dress from the Timeless collection by Stephanie Allin. © Matt Bird Photography. Timeless Love engagement and wedding rings in white and rose gold.

12 13 All Compose by Clogau® engagement and wedding rings are available in platinum, rose, yellow, white and 18ct 1854 rose gold.

14 15 TRUE ROMANCE

Reveling in elegance and innate femininity, she loves the idea of pure love and serendipity. A vision of beauty, she is enthralling, charismatic and utterly endearing, with a love for soft detailing. Overflowing with tenderness and affection, her charming ring unites the bonds of true romance.

16 17 You’ve finally found ‘the one’. Now it’s time to create ‘the one’.

Don’t just find your perfect engagement ring. Create it.

True Romance engagement and wedding rings in rose gold. True Romance engagement and wedding rings in rose gold.

18 19 All Compose by Clogau® engagement and wedding rings are available in platinum, rose, yellow, white and 18ct 1854 rose gold.

20 21 LOVE DIVINE

Always enthralling with an air of allurement, she is utterly passionate, bold and the epitome of sophistication. She dazzles in opulent detailing, luxurious surroundings and the finest materials. Her ring sparkles brightly as she looks down to her left hand, enhancing her glamorous and captivating nature.

22 23 Love Divine engagement and wedding rings in yellow and rose gold. Love Divine engagement and wedding rings in yellow and rose gold.

24 25 All Compose by Clogau® engagement and wedding rings are available in platinum, rose, yellow, white and 18ct 1854 rose gold.

26 27 FOREVER FAIRYTALE

Captivating, enchanting and perfectly hypnotic, she channels her inner princess in a visionary fashion. Her wedding day is full of majesty and brilliance, and is the perfect prelude for her happy ever after. Her charmingly delicate ring represents the joyful and romantic unity of her fairytale waiting to unfold.

28 29 A love as unique as yours deserves a ring as unique as ours.

Don’t just find your perfect engagement ring. Create it.

ForeverForever Fairytale Fairytale engagement engagement and and wedding wedding rings rings inin whitewhite and and rose rose gold. gold. Emelia wedding dress & Flavia shrug from the Bellissimo collection by Stephanie Allin. © Matt Bird Photography.

30 31 All Compose by Clogau® engagement and wedding rings are available in platinum, rose, yellow, white and 18ct 1854 rose gold.

3232 33 NEW BEGINNING

Striking and unique, she leads the way in fashion and style. Her confidence and adventurous nature ensure her alluring personality shines through. With a flair for design and refined minimalism, she pushes the boundaries of tradition. Contemporary and stylish, her ring adds subtle luxury to her new beginning.

34 35 New Beginning engagement and wedding rings in rose gold. New Beginning engagement and wedding rings in rose gold.

36 37 All Compose by Clogau® engagement and wedding rings are available in platinum, rose, yellow, white and 18ct 1854 rose gold.

38 39 PAST PRESENT FUTURE®

Mesmerised by vintage trends and bygone eras, she is sentimental in her ways. Her unique and eclectic style is alluring, with a jewellery collection that tells a beautiful story. Her wonderful trilogy ring symbolises her past, present and future, making it the perfect heirloom piece that will be treasured for years to come.

40 41 We’re celebrating our 30th anniversary. What will you be doing on yours?

Rare Welsh gold in every ring.

Past Present Future engagement and wedding rings in yellow and rose gold. Past Present Future®® engagement and wedding rings in yellow and rose gold.

42 43 All Compose by Clogau® engagement and wedding rings are available in platinum, rose, yellow, white and 18ct 1854 rose gold.

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46 47 TREASURE THE WINDSOR COLLECTION®

This wonderful collection is inspired by the House of Windsor. Members of the British Royal Family have favoured pure Welsh gold bands since 1923. Each Windsor band contains a measured amount of that same precious rare gold, the classic designs are the embodiment of these elegant and timeless rings. Engrave your names or wedding date for a personal, lasting and meaningful reminder of your lifelong commitment.

The Windsor Collection® wedding rings are available in platinum, rose, yellow, white and 18ct 1854 rose gold in the following widths: 2mm, 3mm, 4mm and 5mm.

48 49 Our signature Tree of Life® pattern symbolises the growth of your own personal love story. All Tree of Life® wedding rings are available in platinum, rose, yellow and white gold.

50 51 THE SCENT OF ROMANCE COMPOSE BY CLOGAU® EAU DE TOILETTE

Celebrate the creativity of our wonderful Compose by Clogau® scent. Inspired by love, romance and an everlasting commitment, this elegant, floral fragrance is a perfect composition to complement any bride.

Opening notes of lotus, freesia, cassis and pink pepper beautifully complement the heart, with notes of Bulgarian rose, jasmine and gardenia. The sublime base of soft woods, with notes of cedar, cashmere, sandalwood and musk bring this fragrance to a romantic close.

52 53 OUR GIFT TO YOU SOMETHING NEW, SOMETHING BLUE

As an extra gift from Clogau to all Compose by Clogau® engagement ring customers, we will provide a Compose by Clogau® gift with purchase.

Inside you will find: Compose by Clogau® eau de toilette ₤50 off voucher for Clogau purchases of ₤249 or more Milestones® Horseshoe charm Stephanie Allin bridal consultation invitation Wedding planning notecards

54 55 COMPOSE COMPOSE COMPOSED BY YOU - CRAFTED BY CLOGAU HOW WE BUILD YOUR RING

You have your heart set on composing your own unique engagement ring, but are Once you’ve placed your Compose by Clogau® order with us we’ll be sure to keep unsure where to start. Let us guide you through the simple but important steps. you updated via email on the progress of your ring from start to finish...

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Decide on your ring style Choose your metal type Set your heart on a diamond Let us craft it to perfection Order Placed Casting Diamond Setting Polishing

Browse the Once you have chosen The diamonds available for our Once you have chosen your Your order has been placed for Once your order has been The next step for your Finally your wonderful

Compose by Clogau® bridal your ring style, you can then Compose by Clogau® ring style and metal type our your dream engagement ring. placed your dream ring will Compose by Clogau® Compose by Clogau® ring collection in our Clogau decide on your metal type: engagement rings offer you dedicated craftspeople will Your Compose by Clogau® be passed on to our highly engagement ring is having its engagement ring will be boutiques or at your local platinum, rose, yellow, white the opportunity to select from then set your carefully selected journey is now well on its way. skilled craftspeople and sparkling diamond set by our polished to give it that

Compose by Clogau® stockist. gold or 18ct 1854 rose gold, Brilliant (round) or Princess diamond to create your dream will be going through the dedicated craftspeople. extra sparkle. Alternatively, browse our range with the option of Fairtrade (square) cut diamonds in a engagement ring. An heirloom casting process. of ring styles online at Gold. Try on a variety of metals range of carat weights, colours piece to treasure forever, with www.composebyclogau.com to see which best suits your and clarities. Choose the every ring containing rare personal taste, style, and skin perfect diamond for your style Welsh gold. Once your beautiful ring has finished being composed we’ll package it carefully ready to be on its way to you. tone. and budget.

56 56 57 FAIRTRADE GOLD GUIDING EXPLORE NEW BEGINNINGS YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY

Compose by Clogau® is available to purchase online, at our Clogau boutique We offer the option of Fairtrade Gold in ourCompose by Clogau® bridal rings, all of stores and within our trusted Compose by Clogau® stockists. To find your nearest which contain arguably one of the most sought-after golds in the world - rare Welsh gold. Compose by Clogau® stockist, please visit our website: www.composebyclogau.com

Where can I buy Trademarks & Copyright Data Protection Notice Compose by Clogau®? Copyright © 2019 Clogau Gold of Wales Limited. To help us provide the best possible service, Compose by Clogau® is available to purchase All items featured in this brochure are copyright we may collect and maintain certain information www.fairtrade.org.uk online at www.composebyclogau.com and at Clogau Gold of Wales Limited and may not be from our own stores and via online orders, our Clogau boutique stores, to find reproduced without permission. Clogau Gold of for example billing and delivery information in your nearest Clogau boutique visit Wales Limited, Compose by Clogau®, Clogau® accordance with the General Data Protection Following two trips to Peru, Clogau “Not only are the Macdesa miners www.clogau.co.uk/stores The Windsor Collection®, Past Present Future® Regulation. Please note that our Compose by have started working with the paid a fair price, they are now able to You can also purchase within our trusted and Tree of Life®, Milestones® and Clogau Gold® Clogau® stockists may access and use your data are registered trademarks of Clogau Gold of differently. Please speak directly with the stockist Fairtrade certified Macdesa gold mine responsibly. highly trained Compose by Clogau® stockists. As such, they are able to offer the exceptional Wales Limited. if you have any questions relating to this. Read mine, a remote community which The children receive proper healthcare level of service that you would expect when our full Data Protection Notice on our website: had to be rebuilt following a purchasing fine diamond jewellery. Terms & Conditions www.clogau.co.uk/privacy and a good education. It is the Fairtrade devastating fire. The full and latest Terms and Conditions Premium that will be enabling the To locate your nearest Compose by Clogau® are available on our website at: Two-thirds of the homes and healthcare, education and new skills.” stockist please visit: www.clogau.co.uk/compose/terms communal buildings were wiped out www.clogau.co.uk/composestockists By placing an order, you signify your agreement — Sonia Menezes, Head of Brand and the devastation was palpable. or call us on: 0345 606 88 77 to be bound by these conditions. E&OE Development at Clogau. Clogau reserves the right to change prices However, the tenacity and resilience We’re here to help you Monday–Friday, or specification without prior notice. Terms & of the mining community would see 9am–5pm, except bank holidays. Conditions may vary with different them put words into action straight Compose by Clogau® stockists. Please speak away and begin re-building. directly with the stockist you are purchasing from about any questions you may have.

58 59 Cut Metal choices explained Welsh gold Compose by Clogau® diamonds are available in the 9ct gold has the hallmark 375 which means there Prized for its scarcity and origin, Welsh gold has classic round Brilliant cut and the Princess cut. is 37.5% pure gold in the alloy. 18ct gold has the become one of the most sought-after golds in the COMPOSE All diamonds used in Compose by Clogau® rings hallmark 750 which means it is 75% pure gold. world. Within every Compose by Clogau® CERTIFICATIONS & GUARANTEES are good cut proportions (see the illustration below) The remaining percentages are made up of other engagement and wedding ring is a guaranteed and will achieve a wonderful sparkle and brilliance. metals creating an alloy that differs depending amount of Welsh gold. In October 2019 on whether it is white, rose or yellow gold and Clogau Gold of Wales Limited received a statement Carat weight its required properties. Platinum’s natural sheen from the Edinburgh Assay Office stating that We understand how important it is that our jewellery is crafted from ethically sourced The carat refers to the diamond weight and accentuates the brilliance of a diamond. It is they are satisfied with the quality management determines the size of the diamond (but not the highly dense and very durable. It is not possible to processes we follow, and that a pre-determined materials and we want to make sure our customers understand the value of our quality of the diamond). The ideal carat weight for mix gold with plain platinum and so platinum items quantity of Welsh gold is being included in the assurances regarding their Compose by Clogau® engagement and wedding rings. an engagement ring will depend on the size of the always have an 18ct Welsh rose gold section to production of all Clogau items. Verifiable records wearers’ finger and the budget. ensure that rare Welsh gold is included in are kept to provide a clear audit trail to support your Compose by Clogau® ring. these assurances. For more information please Ethical assurance We will supply you with a copy of the Colour Below is an overview of the range of diamonds that visit: www.clogau.co.uk/assaystatement.aspx Clogau guarantee that all of the diamonds set in Compose by Clogau® GIA® certificate. A A diamond’s colour is measured by how colourless Clogau offer in our Compose by Clogau® rings. our Compose by Clogau® engagement and photograph of the certification on the rings it is. Diamonds are graded from D (colourless and The gold line indicates the options to choose from. Any questions? wedding rings have been ethically sourced, girdle will be stored at Clogau Head Office. extremely rare) to Z (noticeably coloured). If you have any questions about any of the rings responsibly crafted, and originate from a Compose by Clogau® diamonds range from in this brochure, or would like to try on some conflict-free area. All of our suppliers operate within colourless to near colourless. We have carefully Compose by Clogau® engagement and T the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, and selected three colour options for customers to wedding rings, please contact your nearest ARA .10 .15 .20 .30 .40 .50 .60 .70 .80 .90 1.00 we require written guarantees that the diamonds choose from; D is our best; G is very close to the C Compose by Clogau® stockist or supplied do not come from other conflict areas. best, and I is for those on a tighter budget but who Clogau boutique store who will be happy to help This stringent diamond policy and its certifications still want a beautiful and white diamond.

OUR and advise you. For more information please visit: are our guarantee that every Compose by Clogau® D E F G H I J K L–M N–O P–R S–Z COL www.composebyclogau.com diamond you have chosen is ethically sourced and Clarity COLOURLESS NEAR COLOURLESS FAINT YELLOW VERY LIGHT YELLOW 100% conflict free. Almost every diamond that exists contains naturally occurring imperfections; most of these IF VVS1 VVS2 VS1 VS2 SI1 SI2 I1 l2 l3

Diamond certificates are very tiny and cannot be seen with the naked CLARITY All of our Compose by Clogau® selected diamonds eye. They have no visible impact on a diamond’s

Star length % are GIA® certified. The certificates have been overall appearance. Diamonds are graded from Table size % CU T produced by an independent body and they tell us FL (flawless) to I3 (not recommended). When Crown height Crown angle

exactly what that diamond is in relation to the 4C’s. customers start composing their ring they can Total depth % Pavillion angle

The 4C’s diamond guide CUT SHAP E Pavillion depth % GOOD TOO TOO All customers who invest in a Compose by Clogau® The GIA® created the now globally accepted choose from SI1 (slightly included), VS2 (very DEEP SHALLOW Lower girdle/ BRILLIANT PRINCESS engagement ring will receive a report from the GIA® standard for describing diamonds: Colour, slightly included) and VS1 (very slightly included, half facet % Cutlet size which is their assurance of their diamond’s quality. Clarity, Cut, and Carat weight. Clogau’s best) diamonds.

60 61 WARRANTYWARRANTY CLEANCLEAN • •CARE CARE • •PROTECT PROTECT

TheThe aftercare aftercare service service and and warranty warranty that that is includedis included with with the the purchase purchase of ofyour your ComposeCompose by by Clogau Clogau® rings® rings is asis as important important as as the the rare rare Welsh Welsh gold gold they they contain. contain.

Compose by Clogau® warranty Complimentary aftercare service Each time your ring is rejuvenated, a note of the Every Compose by Clogau® engagement and To ensure your Compose by Clogau® ring date and the services carried out will be taken, wedding ring is accompanied by a warranty to remains as beautiful as the day you bought it, acting as a brief log of your rings’ aftercare. guarantee peace of mind on this important and we are delighted to offer you our complimentary Please send your ring(s) via a secure method to: once in a lifetime purchase. Along with the GIA® Clean, Care, Protect service. Whether the ring Clogau Gold of Wales Ltd certificate you receive with your ring(s), your you composed needs a professional clean Sherbrooke House, Compose by Clogau® warranty clearly documents and polish to revitalise it or perhaps a claw 5 Kinmel Park, all aspects of your purchase including your needs re-pointing, Clogau will ensure your Abergele Road, diamond’s carat weight, total number of diamonds Compose by Clogau® ring is lovingly cared for Bodelwyddan, Rhyl in the ring and shank, as well as the cut, colour and returned to you as soon as possible. LL18 5TX and clarity of the primary diamond in your ring. Your warranty also guarantees that rare Welsh The two-year warranty period of your Compose If you require any further information about the gold has been included, ensuring the status of by Clogau® ring provides you with a thorough Clean, Care, Protect service available with your your carefully crafted, bespoke engagement ring aftercare service. All you will need to do is return Compose by Clogau® ring then please don’t as the ultimate heirloom to be treasured forever. the ring directly to Clogau along with the Clean, hesitate to contact us on 08450345 606 88 77 Care, Protect service card and proof of purchase. between 9am–5pm, Monday – Friday. We will carry out the warranty request and return Alternatively email our in-house your ring to you as soon as we can. Compose by Clogau® warranty specialist at: [email protected]

62 To start composing your dream engagement ring and to locate your nearest Clogau boutique store or Compose by Clogau® stockist please visit:

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