updates from our workshop

Forged Paraiba tourmaline Twist engagement ring

This beautiful Paraiba tourmaline Twist engagement ring was a recent commission. The pear shaped stone is set in our 'Twist' ring; a curved, open ended style which twists around the finger and tape...

Gold, diamond and rutilated quartz pendant

We've just finished this yellow gold, diamond and rutilated quartz pendant for our collection. Rutilated quartz is such an incredible stone, with golden needles that catch the light and glisten bea...

Forged platinum cocktail ring and pendant set

Freshly finished, this forged platinum cocktail ring and pendant set was our latest commission.The two-stone cocktail ring and matching pendant were carefully hand forged from platinum bar. Square ...

A carved engagement ring commission from abroad

Over the past few weeks we've been working on this tourmaline and yellow gold engagement ring for a couple in Egypt. Claire and Doug contacted us after seeing our Carve rings online and asked us to...

White gold and platinum - what are the differences?

White gold and platinum are the most sought after white metals for fine jewellery, but what are the differences? If you’re not sure read on. The gold and platinum used for jewellery making is not p...

Bespoke his and hers wedding and engagement rings

This was a nice recent commission for a platinum men's wedding ring, and a rose gold and diamond engagement and wedding ring set.The men's platinum wedding ring was carved to echo the lines of the ...

Jewellery Tools of the Trade: Dividers

Dividers are essential for jewellery making and diamond setting and we've collected quite a few pairs so far. In fact, over the years we have amassed a vast array of diamond setting and goldsmithin...

Sapphire wedding pendant and earrings

This was a lovely recent commission - well five to be precise...The first was several months ago when we were asked to make a 'Twist' platinum engagement ring with a beautiful deep blue sapphire fo...

A visit to one of Ireland's hidden gems

On a recent weekend away in Ireland David paid a visit to goldsmith Erwin Springbrunn who is also one of the finest gem cutters in Europe.Erwin is a master of his trade and something of a living le...

New hand carved rings in our collection

Two new rings have just been added to our Carve collection and are on display in the shop. These hand carved rings are designed around an unusual gemstone and carved in wax to create elegant, subst...