Some pieces feel like an inheritance. Others, like evidence of a very good evening.
A pearl at the collar. A flash of silver at the wrist. A ring with a slightly scandalous name.
At The House of Kensington, jewelry carries the mood of the rooms we imagine—and follows you into the life you actually lead. Sterling silver, gold vermeil, freshwater pearls, and moissanite become part of that vocabulary.
The provenance begins with us. The stories accumulate with you.
Baroque Pearls
Organic character and natural individuality.
Cubic Zirconia
Beautifully cut 5A stones chosen for everyday sparkle.
Gold Vermeil
Thick layers of gold over sterling silver.
Moissanite
Exceptional brilliance with VVS1 D-Color stones.
Every material speaks in a different register: the soft lustre of freshwater pearls, the cool gleam of sterling silver, the warmth of gold vermeil, the light caught within moissanite. Across our collections, these differences give each piece its particular presence.
For the details beneath the surface, each product description identifies its metals, stones, and finishes. The materials guide below offers a closer look, along with care advice for the pieces you bring home.
Know what you’re wearing. Make it your own.
Fine jewelry is often solid gold or other precious metals and precious gemstones, while demi-fine styles use plating techniques to provide that fine jewelry look without the fine jewelry cost. This allows us to showcase a collection with more affordable pricing while still using luxe materials like gold and precious gemstones.
Vermeil (pronounced “vehr-may”) is a plating of 18k Yellow Gold over Sterling Silver. Vermeil pieces have more resistance to tarnishing and abrasion, thanks to their solid Sterling Silver base and 2.5 microns of 18k Yellow Gold plating.
Sterling Silver offers the ideal balance of durability and shine. We use Sterling Silver which is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper, which is stronger than pure silver, making Sterling Silver pieces perfect for long-term wear.
