Redesign: East Meets West

S and her mother-in-law brought in a pair of old bangles - whose history they could trace back through the family to 1880s India - together with a ring that has been worn for generations by the European side of the family. She wanted to combine the two into one item that could show the... Continue Reading →

3-Stone Engagement Rings

In the engagement ring world, 3-stone rings - also called 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... Continue Reading →

Before and After: Gemstone Jewellery

The gemstones in jewellery that has been passed down in the family can be reset into beautiful new custom designed pieces. Following are some examples before and after our redesign. B had a Peridot ring with diamonds from his mother (left), which we redesigned into an engagement ring. We wanted to make a modern version of... Continue Reading →

Engagement and Wedding Ring Combos

There are so many options when custom 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... 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 →

How We Do It: Redesign

Many of you own jewellery that you would like to change the design of, but are not sure how to go about it. The process will of course depend on your ideas, your existing items, what we can come up with, etc. But here is an example of the process, so you better know what to expect. Before... Continue Reading →

Emerald Necklace – From Dressy to Classy

Ivy had an old Emerald necklace that she wanted Redesigned. The necklace was set on an Omega chain with Diamonds surrounding each Emerald in a classic, yet old fashioned way. The necklace was also a bit too dressy to wear frequently. Old Emerald and Diamond necklace with sketch of the refreshed design.  We saw the potential in keeping the Omega... Continue Reading →

Three-of-a-Kind Engagement Ring

Junhan wanted something special to propose with. He knew that Yiz would want something custom made, something that could not be found off the shelf. He described her personality and style and left it up to us to suggest a design. We understood that Yiz is playful, and likes to post her #ootd, yet wouldn't... Continue Reading →

Engagement Rings with Gemstones

Diamonds may be beautiful and sparkly, but they have recently been getting competition from other coloured gemstones as centrepieces in Engagement Rings. Coloured gemstones are stunning and unusual - both being traits that are favourable when designing an engagement ring. The variety of colours and shapes can also make gemstones more suitable for each individual's personality.... Continue Reading →

A Different Kind of Proposal Item

Vincent contacted us to have a Proposal Pendant made. Being an unusual choice, we decided to ask him some questions. Traditionally, people propose with a ring. You chose to make a Pendant to propose with. Could you explain why.  First of all, I would like to take this opportunity to thank More Than Diamonds for the... Continue Reading →

Are you planning to Propose?

We design many engagement rings for guys who want to surprise their girlfriends. This seems to be the most popular way to propose, although an increasing number of couples come in to design their rings together as well. Custom designing such a significant item for your partner is beautiful. But it's not always easy. Sometimes, guys think... Continue Reading →

Just a Minute: Mr Valentine

Please tell us why you contacted More than Diamonds.  I needed to bring my wife's grandmothers old ring to life by replacing the lost stone. How did you find out about us? Google search, nice and easy! Could you explain in a few words what the process was like. The process was easy, I left... Continue Reading →

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