In this blog post, we describe the process of creating a stunning white gold engagement ring. The focus of the piece was on finding the perfect diamond, with considerations given to its carat, clarity, colour, and cut. We narrowed down our search to ensure that we could find a stone that fit both the customer’s preferences and budget. Once we had selected a few favourites, the customer was able to view them in person and make their decision. They ultimately chose a diamond with exceptional life and sparkle.

After finding the perfect diamond, we turned our attention to the design of the ring. The customer opted for a classic solitaire setting, which we enhanced with unique design details. We also had to consider how the engagement ring would sit alongside a wedding ring, ensuring that both rings would lay flat against one another. The final design featured a classic four-claw setting with a tapered band.

Overall, we were thrilled with the result of this project. The diamond was stunning, the setting was classic yet unique, and the wedding bands selected by the couple complemented the engagement ring beautifully. The contrast between the flat band of the engagement ring and the beaded wedding band added an interesting visual element. It was a pleasure to work with this lovely couple from the beginning of the process all the way through to the completion of their wedding rings.

If you’d like to follow a similar path to create your own bespoke one-of-a-kind engagement ring, contact me. I love my work. 😊

I was contacted by a customer locally who had a ruby and diamond ring and a diamond set wedding ring that she did not like. The Ruby was gorgeous but was hidden in a chunky gold setting which did not suit her hand. In this post, I am covering the Ruby ring. Here is the ring “before”:

After looking at lots of different designs I sketched out a cluster option which would use her different size diamonds, would have a much thinner band and would show off the beautiful rich colour of the Ruby.

Once the customer approve the sketches I went about doing up CAD images for this ring from these the customer got a very clear image of how the ring would look.

We used her gold to make the band and then used white gold for the setting of the Ring. The ring has 12 different-sized diamonds in a pave setting which surrounds the claw set ruby.

The finished ring is a complete transformation from the original ring. It now suits the customer’s hand and is worn daily. This is a great practical use of jewellery that was just sitting in a drawer. Hidden Treasure!

Here are some more images of the process…

While most of my custom engagement ring clients are based in and around Cork, I do occasionally get queries via my online jewelry store. This unique ring was the outcome of one such query.

A Salt and Pepper diamond is a diamond with natural inclusions that give the stone these unique colours and features.

This ring started with the shape of the stone and we then worked the design around it. 

The brief from my customer was an unusually shaped diamond. We chatted through the various cuts available and the customer decided on a kite-shaped diamond. After looking at lots of different options we sourced this beautiful kite-cut salt and pepper diamond.

Once the diamond arrived we worked on the design, having decided on a solitaire the customer wanted to have the ring made in yellow gold to contrast with the colour of the stone. 

I sketched out some different setting options. As you can see from the sketches all these designs have the delicate corners of this diamond covered. While showing the tip of the diamond may sound nice it is really impractical and leaves the most delicate part of the stone vulnerable to getting chipped. 

The customer decided on the classic curved band with V-shaped claws. This ring was also designed to sit perfectly with a flat wedding ring. 

The finished ring is a gorgeous twist on the classic diamond solitaire engagement ring. Keeping the rich colour and cut of the diamond the key feature of the ring.