We custom make every item from scratch, based on the sketches and designs we work out during our meeting/s with you. Part of getting each piece right for you, is to make sure that the size is right. We do a fitting and see that rings fit the finger the way they should, and if... Continue Reading →
Wedding ring to fit engagement ring to fit the wedding ring
L came to us a few years ago to make a wedding ring to sit nicely around her existing engagement ring. In the years since then, she has had to replace a small diamond in the engagement ring once or twice, as they fell out. However, recently, the main diamond fell out and she came... Continue Reading →
Family Diamonds for Engagement Rings
Isn’t it wonderful to see jewellery passed down through the family? These engagement rings make use of diamonds that were already in the family. Before: This wasn’t a bad looking ring, but M wanted an engagement ring that was as slim as possible, so even this band was too wide. After: Gorgeous and delicate with... Continue Reading →
Designing an Engagement Ring
'She wants something simple', 'She doesn't really wear jewellery', 'She suggested I'd propose with a ring pull'. These are some of the briefs we get for engagement rings. How do you design an engagement ring when this is all the info you get out of your girlfriend? There is no One-size-fits-all when it comes to... Continue Reading →
It Takes Two… to Design
We can only be as daring as our customers. It takes a customer who is open to an unusual design, for us to be able to make it. We can sketch and suggest wild options, but they only become jewellery if the customer wants to wear it. This customer was very open to suggestions. She... Continue Reading →
Redesigning Your Engagement and Wedding Rings
Did you buy a small diamond because your budget didn't allow for more at the time? Now your taste is different - or maybe your fingers changed? Perhaps you never really liked the design and now is finally the time to change it. There are plenty of reasons for redesigning your engagement and wedding rings.... Continue Reading →
Engagement Rings Made from Inherited Stones
The beauty of diamonds and gemstones is that they last for generations, and your jewellery can feel even more special when you know that it has been in the family for a long time. Not everyone has Lady's Diana's jewellery collection to choose from for their proposal, but you don't need to be Prince William... Continue Reading →
Custom Design: Fitting and Finishing
When the ring has been crafted, we will have you down for a fitting to make sure that the size is right, before we set the stones in. Left: Fitting piece with claws still rough, before the diamonds have been set in. Right: Set and polished blue sapphire ring with a diamond halo, handcrafted in... Continue Reading →
3-Stone Engagement Rings
In the engagement ring world, 3-stone rings - or trilogy rings are popular. Here are a few of the rings we have made recently, using different stones, shapes and sizes. Diamonds passed down from his mother, set into a classic 3-stone engagement ring, handcrafted in 18K yellow gold. Oval Topaz flanked with peridot make a... Continue Reading →
Engagement Ring Inspiration Sketches
Need ideas for a unique engagement ring? When designing engagement rings, we often suggest several options and only one of them is chosen to be made into a ring. We decided to share the ones that have not yet been made. Use them as inspiration. Perhaps there is a design you like just the way it... Continue Reading →
Simplifying Ideas to Suit Engagement Rings
When designing engagement and wedding rings, we keep longevity of the design in mind. The aim is classic designs that are wearable - often, and ever after. We don't want them to seem dated or too 'young' in the years to come, so anything too trendy is best avoided. Pooh bear might not seem like... Continue Reading →
An Engagement Ring for Wonder Woman
For this design project, the brief was Futuristic Wonder Woman, but with the weight and seriousness of an engagement ring. We sketched through a lot of different styles in the process, but when we got to this, we knew it was the one. It is a beautiful vintage-yet-modern ring fit for a real-life Wonder Woman. Cutting... Continue Reading →
Engagement and Wedding Ring Combos
There are so many options when designing engagement and wedding rings - and countless possible combinations. Some people choose a simple engagement ring and a more elaborate wedding ring, while others want a plain wedding band that they can wear anytime, anywhere. Here are a few combinations that differ from the first image that usually... Continue Reading →
Biggest is Not the Best
A new generation of jewellery wearers are redefining luxury. Gone are the days of surprise engagement rings and impressing through Diamond size. Cue the practical generation. Their rings are made to be worn, not kept in the safe. They make sure that there is money left for the downpayment of a home as well as the... Continue Reading →
Inspired by Nature
We have previously written about D who proposed with a tulip ring. Well, he and his fiancée came back to design their wedding rings. This time, they wanted something that would contrast with the delicate beauty of the tulip, so we made a pair of rings with a rougher texture, similar to that of the bark... Continue Reading →