Bespoke Engagement & Wedding Rings in St Ives
If you're dreaming of a bespoke engagement or wedding ring, you're in the right place. I design and make one-of-a-kind rings from my workshop in beautiful St Ives, Cornwall. Each piece starts with a conversation; a relaxed consultation where we explore your ideas, budget, lifestyle, and story.
Recent Commissions
Explore some of my recent bespoke rings in the gallery below. From classic diamond solitaires to coastal-inspired sapphire settings, every ring is tailored to you.
The Consultation Process
You can visit in person or book a video call, the consultation is where the magic begins. We’ll chat about:
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Your budget (typically from £1500)
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Style preferences: understated, modern, vintage, nature-inspired, minimal, or bold
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Lifestyle: practical needs affect setting choice (e.g. rubover for active hands)
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Stone choices: natural diamonds, lab-grown, sapphires, tourmalines and more
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Metal options: 9ct or 18ct gold (yellow, white, rose) or platinum
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Stone shape: round, cushion, emerald cut, oval, pear, princess, navette, old-cut
From there, I sketch ideas, source stones, and begin making.
Metal & Setting Types
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Metals: 9ct/18ct gold or platinum (that includes yellow, white or rose gold)
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Settings:
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Rubover/Bezel – secure, ideal for active lifestyles
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Claw/Prong – elegant, light-catching
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Halo, Channel, Grain, Pave, gypsy – for added detail
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Stone Durability
Stone hardness is vital for long-term wear. I advise against soft gems (measured on the Mohs scale) for engagement rings, which are worn daily. Sapphires, diamonds, and certain tourmalines are durable are beautiful as are rubies, emeralds and spinels.
Diamond & Lab-Grown Options
Some clients prefer a natural diamond for its traditional value. Others opt for lab-grown diamonds, which offer exceptional beauty and value. I’ll help you decide what’s right for you.
Gem-A (The Gemmological Association of Great Britain) is a globally respected authority in gemmology, based in the UK. While they don’t “certify” stones for resale like GIA reports, they train gemmologists to assess stones to internationally recognised standards. If you'd like third-party grading for your diamond or gemstone, I can advise on reputable UK labs and factor this into your budget. Be mindful that some “certificates” offered online can be misleading — trusted grading makes all the difference.
Ethically Sourced Stones
I work with trusted ethical stone suppliers. If you want certification or independent grading, we can factor that into your budget.
Made With You, For You
Creating an engagement or wedding ring is a deeply personal process. My goal is to design a piece that reflects your individuality while holding true to the style of my work. Every ring has a voice: yours and mine, combined.
Get in Touch
Interested in designing your perfect ring? Book a consultation with me here or pop into my St Ives workshop to start the journey. I’d love to hear your story.
