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Bespoke rings Eternity rings

Bespoke Eternity Rings

Bespoke Eternity Rings can create a fun ring that really expresses who you are. Often given on the birth of a child or on a special partnership or wedding anniversary or maybe you just want one! Our designers Rebecca Smith or Suzy Dunford-Gent will speak with you about exactly what it is that you want to achieve either for your self or as a surprise for a loved one. Browse our website for an idea of what you like or come and try on one of the many samples that we keep in our gallery.

We can also include your own metals, diamonds and gemstones of sentimental value. Getting creative with your own gemstones and redesigning your inherited jewellery lends a novel look to any ring as we have to incorporate unusual combinations of gemstone size and colour.

The bespoke eternity rings pictured below have all been made with a clients inherited rubies and diamonds:

Orange Red Colour JewelleryWhich colours suit your complexion Bespoke Old cut bubbles eternity ring

Eternity rings are often worn along side an engagement ring and wedding ring set. It is ideal if the set of rings are designed together even if they are not all made at once. The wedding ring is usually worn between the two gemset rings which prevents them from rubbing on the settings of the stones. It also provides a visual break between two more complex designs. It is worth considering your setting style for maximum life time of a ring that has to tolerate being rubbed against another. You will notice that most of our designs have a strong metal edge to them to protect against this.

Matching the shape and look of an existing engagement ring is another reason to choose a bespoke engagement ring

 

Fitted Eternity Ring Diamond Wedding BandWedding Ring Flush SetEternity Rings To Enhance Your Engagement and Wedding Ring SetDiamond eternity ring with 2cts of round brilliant cut diamonds in platinum

 

Stand alone eternity rings

Without the restriction of having to fit on a finger with two other rings the eternity ring can become more of a dress ring in size. It allows us to design in the look of a number of rings stacked together like the two row bubbles ring, three row side hammered ring, two row baguette diamond ring or the revolving two band eternity ring. The eternity aspect in the name of the ring is symbolized by the stones running all the way around the ring known as a full eternity. These are lovely rings but its also worth considering the advantages of a half eternity ring. Half eternity rings can have the stones set anywhere from 40% to 60% around the ring. Over time this does have the advantage of being much more easily resized than a full eternity ring.

Bubbles Contemporary Diamond Eternity RingJewellers West Sussexbaguette diamond eternity ring 1ctSpinning eternity ring in 18ct yellow gold set with staggered baguette diamonds

 

Organic eternity rings

bespoke eternity rings sussex kent surreyHammered Gold Silver Diamond RingThree Band Organic Diamond Eternity RingGold Diamond Nugget Eternity ring

Geometric eternity rings

 

  Bespoke eternity rings: Alternating rotating square diamond eternity ringgold peridot diamond eternity ringunusual eternity ringGold Unusual Eternity Ring

Classic eternity rings

diamond eternity ringSapphire Diamond Eternity RingPrincess Cut Diamond Eternity Ring

Most of all have fun designing your unusual bespoke eternity ring!

You could base your ring on the birthstone of the recipient. You could include the birthstone of each member of your family. You could choose your favorite colour, or an inspirational or healing gemstone. Consider what really catches your eye and imagination? Its always important to try on something similar before commissioning and we keep many samples for this reason. Often what you love on the shelf isn’t what you feel comfortable wearing every day. It is always our aim to provide you with not only an expertly made ring that will stand the test of continuous wear over time but a ring that your will love for years to come because it expresses who you are. Unique, unusual and special.

 sapphire twist eternity ring Bespoke Eternity Rings SussexAquamarine Diamond Eternity RingBespoke eternity rings Alternating vintage

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Gemstone jewellery

Jewellery Using Unusual Gemstones

Every January I am lucky to spend time with our Gem Cutter in Jaipur, India choosing rough stone and cutting it into new designs for our Jewellery Using Unusual Gemstones.

This year I came across Ruby Zoisite, a vibrant bright green and red to pink gemstone with spotted or striped inclusions. Its one of the most unusual ruby I’ve seen.

unusual bespoke gemstones rubylapis lazuli rough with gold  brazilian emerald rough Tigers eye jewellery

 

Ruby-zoisite is the natural combination of both ruby and zoisite crystals in a single specimen. Ruby-zoisite is also heavily included with black hornblende minerals. Tanzania is the only source for ruby-zoisite. Depending on its primary constituents, ruby-in-zoisite can vary tremendously in color, pattern and hardness. Zoisite provides an earthy green color, while ruby inclusions give it pink and red highlights. Although ruby-zoisite is not fine ruby, it is one of the most colorful ornamental gemstones available.

These necklaces shows the contrasting colours off to the full. 16 inches long with a one inch drop at the front the colourful ruby zoisite is framed with hammered pieces of gold plated silver (vermeil) with a handmade S catch

Ruby Zoisite Tab necklaceRuby Zoisite Collar Necklace

The ruby zoisite fits so well alongside our collections of Rough Emerald, Tigers Eye and Lapis Lazuli. These opaque granular gemstones are perfect for cleaving. Cleaving skilfully is what allows us to to create these pieces that look like the gemstone has not been cut. its actually more difficult to get a good surface on these pieces especially the larger ones than it is to get them smooth. The sides and inside surfaces that touch the skin are polished smooth.

emerald earrings rough brazilianTigers Eye BraceletEmerald earstuds

 

 

Rough and Polki diamonds are ubiquitous in Indian wedding jewellery. Set in a contemporary way they lend subtle colour and natural excitement to unusual rings. Like these different staking rings made using them.

Large rough diamond stacking rings Unusual Diamond Stacking Rings jewellery using unusual gemstones

 

 

Another unique find for our Jewellery Using Unusual Gemstones this year was Apache gold in cabochon cuts from 10mm up to 40mm. Apache Gold is two tone creating quite a striking contrast. Part “fools gold”  named because it is such a bright gold colour. Its real name is Chalcopyrite which is mixed with a black metamorphic rock or “Schist”. It is only found in a mine called “The Big Hole” in Arizona.

Apache Gold Large RingApache Gold Large Dress RingApache Gold Earstuds

Labradorite Silver Ring labradorite pear earrings green Marquise Labradorite Pendant

 

Labradorite remains one of the most exciting gemstones we use. Its iridescent colours on it’s grey background flashes surprise at every turn.

If you are looking for a really precious Christmas gift that you won’t see everywhere then browse our Jewellery using unusual gemstones.