Platinum vs White Gold

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I pride myself on remaining unbiased when presenting my clients with options for the precious metal their bespoke jewellery is going to be made from. I have samples of all the different gold and platinum options, so they can try on rings in each colour to see which suits their skin tone best.

But if you asked me which was my favourite of the white precious metals, I would have to say white gold. So buckle yourself in for an impassioned explanation of why I feel this way – its an unusual preference for a jewellery designer!

The Bespoke Experience

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Sarah elegantly and beautifully describes the process we went through to design a ring in memory of her father to show the value behind custom made pieces. This value comes not only in the form of intrinsic value, but most importantly in experience, memories, and often a cathartic process that can feel like therapy.

Hinged Rings

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If your knuckle is larger than the bottom of your finger, it can be challenging to wear rings. Read on to find out how I solved this problem for Sylvia.

Memorial Jewellery

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A look at some of the memorial jewellery projects I have designed over the years to show you what can be done and how the process works. I will also cover some other options you may wish to consider if incorporating ashes into your jewellery doesn’t feel right to you.

Sarah’s Remodelling Journey

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It is not uncommon for people to have mixed feelings about melting down and recycling metal, or un-setting and re-using gemstones from precious items they have inherited. But after a wonderful, uplifting hand over with Sarah, I am spurred on to share her journey with me and her reasoning behind reimagining her mother’s jewellery.

The Finishing Touch: Engraving

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will always ask my couples if they have considered having any details inside their rings. Having the wedding date hand engraved inside is a traditional hidden detail that couples have been having for years, but there is scope to be really creative and romantic!