Rose Gold Bespoke Ring Design using a rough gemstone
There’s unique jewellery … and then there’s U.N.I.Q.U.E jewellery!
Tereza wanted to replace a ring that had broken. It was a unique ring, featuring a rough aquamarine. But this time she wanted something vibrant pinky-red. We looked at garnet and ruby roughs, but a lovely blue-grey iolite kept catching her eye.
I had the back of the rough gem smoothed, so it could be set into jewellery more easily, and then I started the design.
Everything about this ring needed to feel organic, so a molten natural feel to the gold and irregular talon-like claws (like dragon claws) - no symmetry here please!
After researching rings with a similar feel, we decided to add in some garnets from a ring Tereza owned on the shoulders.
I felt the design had an aquatic feel now, like swimming over a shallow reef. I was also DEAD nervous of how it would look in real life!
However, the first time I saw the finished ring, it made me smile and after giving the ring a final matte polish, what did Tereza think? - Well check out her amazing review here!
I added a small surprise for Tereza - a tiny hedgehog etched next to the hallmark, want to know why? Meet Spikey!
Loose rough gemstones
Loose rubies, garnets and iolite gems
The flattened iolite
CAD design bespoke gemstone ring
CAD render of ring design
CAD render of ring design
Bespoke rough gemstone ring design
Bespoke rough gemstone ring design with clients own garnets
Bespoke rough gemstone ring design
Bespoke rough gemstone ring design
Bespoke rough gemstone ring design
Hedgehog etching
Things to consider when you want to commission bespoke piece of jewellery:
Budget
What would you like to spend? Once you know what you would like to spend, we can discuss possible options. My designs are adaptable to fit a budget, but it is important to remember that many pieces of off-the-shelf jewellery are made in set designs and to make them quickly they are made from pre-cast metal components and uniform calibrated gems. Bear in mind that bespoke pieces are hand-made to suit the individual gemstones and diamonds, which takes considerable craftsmanship and time, and is priced accordingly.
For bespoke commissions I charge a design fee of £250+VAT up-front and when the design and quote of the piece is agreed, I ask for the balance before it goes into production.
Family jewellery
If sentimental gemstones or jewellery are languishing in your safe (or sock drawer!), perhaps it is time to think about redesigning them into something you’ll love to wear.
Timeline
Bespoke jewellery takes time and sometimes there are many steps involved in the creation process: Briefing, design, sourcing gemstones, making, setting, hallmarking and polishing the finished piece. Communication is key, and if decisions are made quickly, the process will be much faster. If you're not sure what you are looking for, we can discuss your ideas and help you on your way. Get in touch and we will start the process of making something beautiful that can be cherished and worn forever.
Design process
Once we have decided on a budget and an estimated delivery date, we can plan in the designs. The more information you can give me, the better. But we can discuss the recipient and their loves, interests and life, that was I can help design the perfect piece!
Vouchers
You can also purchase a gift voucher in my shop that can be used in full or part payment for a bespoke design.