BESPOKE
ENGAGEMENT RINGS
Designed just for you, handcrafted to last for generations to come.
ABOUT
Your engagement ring should tell your story and celebrate who you are as a couple.
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You will be guided through every stage of the design process, I will help you explore the different metal and gemstone options available, whether you choose a diamond or another beautiful gemstone. Together, we'll create a ring that is uniquely yours.
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During your consultation, we can explore the design details that can be incorporated into your ring, making a piece that is truly personal and reflects the care, craftsmanship, and thought that we put into designing it together. Personal design consultations are available in person at my workshop in Kent or in Hatton Garden, London.
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If you're looking for inspiration, take a look at my collection of Made-to-Order engagement rings. Each design can be customised to suit your preferences and is then individually crafted just for you.​
THE PROCESS
Please allow 8-12 weeks for your engagement ring to be designed and handcrafted.
STEP 1 - INITIAL FREE DESIGN CONSULTATION
At your design consultation we discuss the design, your budget, metal, diamonds or gemstones, who the ring is for, their style, and their finger size. If you need some inspiration you can look at my portfolio or customisable Made-to-Order engagement rings in person too. If you don’t know the finger size for a ring, have a look at my FAQ page for a few sneaky tricks! If you prefer, we can do everything via email, phone calls and Zoom.
STEP 2 - GEMSTONE SOURCING
It’s so important to select the right sparkle! Choose your favourite from a selection of gemstones or diamonds sourced from my trusted merchants based in Hatton Garden and the Birmingham jewellery quarter. If we are speaking remotely I can send you lots of pictures and videos of stones. I’ll explain the different qualities of diamonds and gemstones so you understand what’s perfect for your design and budget. You may already know about the 4 Cs: cut, colour, carat and clarity but if not I'll take you through all you need to know and you can read through my diamond guide. Your bespoke quote will include a price for the finished ring with each stone option and the design details.
STEP 3 - DEPOSIT PAYMENT & DRAWING
Once you have decided what stone you would like in your ring and the general design, I will ask for a 50% deposit to be paid via a BACS transfer, the remaining balance is to be paid upon completion. You’ll then receive hand drawn designs or CAD (computer aided design) renders. The design process is flexible and collaborative, we can keep tweaking the final details of the design until you are happy with it.
The first three stages of the process take around 1 to 3 weeks.
STEP 4 - MAKING THE PIECE
The multiple components that make up your engagement ring are either made from your chosen metal starting in a wire or sheet form, or cast straight into each components finished intricate shape. I then craft these miniature pieces of metal together using age-old hand skills.
STEP 5 - SETTING
Your ring is set with its glittering gemstones into the metal framework.
STEP 6 - POLISHING
The piece is polished with various grades of polish that go from coarse to fine, polishing out scratches on the surface of the metal, making the piece become gradually shinier and shinier.
STEP 7 - CLEANING & HALLMARKING
The final step! After polishing, your ring is cleaned to remove the polish. It is then sent to The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office in London for hallmarking to display what metal it has been made in, the year it was made in, and my maker’s mark. It’s now ready for you to treasure forever!
