Custom Jewellery | Redesign | Repair
When you think of vintage jewellery, you picture timeless pieces that carry stories, craftsmanship, and character unlike anything you’ll find in today’s mass-produced designs. From dazzling Art Deco rings to ornate Victorian necklaces, vintage jewellery has a charm that continues to captivate generations. But what exactly makes a piece ‘vintage,’ and why do we treasure... Continue Reading →
As a child, I used to love my birthstone. It was such a pretty purple colour. Most of all, I knew it was special because it was just for me. I might have grown out of the magical beauty of it, but the Amethyst is still my favourite stone. And for those who think that only... Continue Reading →
Diamonds are without a doubt the most popular precious stone used for engagement rings and wedding bands, but an increasing number of people are seeing the benefits of also letting other gemstones symbolise their love and commitment. Throughout history, royalty have used Sapphires, Emeralds and Rubies as symbols of their wealth and power, but they also... Continue Reading →
E had a pair of wedding rings that belonged to her grandparents. She wanted to be able to wear them, but without it looking like they were her own wedding rings. We resized them and built thin gold circles to join the two rings, so they no longer look like wedding rings. This young girl... Continue Reading →
People tend to get carried away when custom designing, and will to try to fit all their ideas into one item. This is often a recipe for disaster, as too many design elements will spoil any design, be it jewellery, clothing, or a home. If you have any diamond items lying around at home, you... Continue Reading →
J and G brought in a few items to us that they had inherited from their grandmother. They each had one pair of jade earrings and one pair of opal earrings. The stones were beautiful and an inspiration in themselves, but what is even more interesting, is how different the new designs that we created... Continue Reading →
Jewellery is often worn simply for accessorising, but there are some pieces that you get to mark a special occasion. Here's how we have come to establish ourselves as unofficial family jeweller of K&S. K came to us to make an engagement ring several years ago. We designed a ring inspired by vines/leaves. Following a... Continue Reading →
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 →
Ann had a pair of old earrings that she wanted to remodel. The design, popularized by Princess Diana decades ago, are still popular today - but it was clearly not the right style for her. Instead, we took inspiration from a pair of earrings that she currently wears and loves. We created a pendant that... Continue Reading →
When it comes to custom designed wedding rings, our signature style is Matching rather than identical. These wedding rings were made to fit with engagement rings that were also made by us. This Art Deco inspired engagement ring with an Aquamarine required a special match. The wearer was happy to combine it with something different... Continue Reading →
L came to us a few years ago to custom 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... Continue Reading →
P brought in a diamond ring that used to be her mother’s. It had a large diamond, but it was set extremely high in an out-dated style, so it couldn’t really be worn. Since we were making a new ring, we took the opportunity to dress up the whole design a little. Before: The Diamond... Continue Reading →
Sometimes a project starts like this: Four gemstones in different shapes and colours, a couple of old earrings and a blank sheet of paper. Gemstones and a blank sheet of paper. And so the ideas begin. When custom designing jewellery, the possibilities are endless! So working with existing stones sets some limits, which can actually... Continue Reading →
The years 2020 and 2021 might not seem like years to celebrate, living with a pandemic, but there have been occasions to celebrate, nonetheless. The birth of a baby, is one such occasion. These are some ways we were part in celebrating the arrival of new family members. The birthstone of January, Garnet, set in... Continue Reading →
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 →
