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 →
Before and After: Transformations
It can be difficult to spot the potential in some old jewellery items, even when they are set with beautiful diamonds or gemstones, because an old-fashioned design sometimes hides all the beauty. Following are a few items that went through a full transformation. It is hard to imagine the results when you see the old... Continue Reading →
Can Platinum Rings be Resized?
Tiffany’s and other international jewellers have long been making their rings in Platinum. But when the popularity of online Diamond buying increased, so did the need for Platinum rings to be resized. Platinum as a material can be resized, but it requires a craftsman who is familiar with it. Platinum requires much higher temperatures than... Continue Reading →
It Feels Like Magic
We are in the business of magic. At least that’s how it feels sometimes. A few lines on a piece of paper can become a sparkly ring for you to propose with, an old-fashioned bracelet can be transformed into your most loved possession. At first, a design has to come alive in our minds as... 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 →
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 →
Redesigning Inherited Jewellery
When redesigning jewellery that has been inherited from dear family members, we often try to see if there are any elements from the original design that could remain intact or be incorporated into a new design. Old Jewellery holds sentimental value, and it is quite special to be able to bring forward something from the... Continue Reading →
Proposing with a Tulip
Jewellery with a floral theme is always popular and you can find many designs ranging all the way from cute and intricate to clean and modern. We prefer designs that are not too on the nose and are more inclined to draw inspiration from life rather than make our jewellery lifelike. However, sometimes a piece of nature is so pretty that we... Continue Reading →