A Guide to: Customised and bespoke engagement rings

Each love story is unique so creating a personalised or bespoke ring can be the perfect way to tell your story and create something that isn't just another piece of jewellery but a unique personal symbol of love and commitment. 

As a jeweller and craftsperson it always feels like a huge honour to make a wedding or engagement ring. Each one is special and it feels like a real privilege to create a wedding or engagement ring which will be worn each day and often be passed down through generations. 

Couples or individuals planning to propose often come to visit my Tunbridge Wells jewellery shop and atelier in The Pantiles but I can also work remotely and ship the rings to anywhere in the world.

It can be helpful to see and try on a few different designs but it can also be fun to collaborate and create something completely bespoke and unique. 

Want to Propose But Don't Know Which Ring to Choose?

The team behind the Proposal Ring website recently got in touch and I thought it was such a clever idea that I wanted to share it with you here. They have a choice of either a gold or silver temporary engagement ring which are an adjustable size. It then gives you time to find your perfect engagement ring - perhaps it's something you even want to commission together as a couple? 

Here I've shared some recent wedding and engagement ring projects with you for inspiration. 

A Timeless Yet Modern Engagement Ring

My Couplet ring can be made to order with your choice of stones and metal. This design was years in the making as I wanted to strike the perfect balance between timeless and contemporary. 

The image below is my signature Couplet ring which fits a standard size oval stone and 1.8mm diamond. The ring below was made with old recycled gold with a blue Sapphire. 

The stones in my Couplet ring sit on top of the band so that the wedding ring sits perfectly next to it with no gap. 

This is also my signature Couplet ring but with a glistening green Sapphire. I love the way that the choice of stone instantly personalises this ring - creating something special and unique. 

Below is a third of my signature Couplet engagement rings - this time with a beautiful blue Spinel which almost has a smoky quality. 

My Couplet ring can also be made carefully by hand to fit any stone. Below this handmade Couplet ring has a deep green Sapphire. 

And here is another handmade version, this time with a lilac Spinel. 

Here is another totally handmade version of my Couplet engagement ring - this time with two round stones. I love the way this designs stacks with my Bobbled wedding band. 

Branch Engagement Ring with Diamonds 

The organic shapes of twisted branches beautifully symbolise the connection of marriage. I love the idea of a ring of branches clustered together like two people sharing their lives. I used an unusual triple pip setting to give the idea of the stones peeping out from between the branches.

Art Nouveau Engagement Ring with Cabochon, Moonstones and Sapphires 

Traditional Single Stone Diamond Engagement

As sometimes less is more and with this design I feel it is a classic for a reason. Even with an understated design like this it's so important to get the finishing and proportions just so. 

This was a contemporary update on a customer’s Diamond engagement ring. We kept the existing platinum shank to stay true to the original ring but gave it chunkier more modern feel.

Woodland Engagement Ring

A ring of intertwined leaves that sits perfectly on top of the wedding band which is also nestled leaves. The engagement ring is finished with a Diamond and two blue Sapphires. 

Design your Own Engagement Ring 

This is a customers own design with an arresting large lab-grown blue Sapphire and clusters of glistening white Diamonds. 

Unique Branch Engagement Ring

This one-of-a-kind engagement ring was made using a very special family stone, a white Topaz, which was passed down from his mother. The ring is 18ct matte gold and inspired by branches and bark.

Recycled Gold Engagement Ring and Wedding Band

These rings are made with the customers own gold and a sentimental family yellow Topaz. Using historic materials adds beautiful depth and history to a piece. 

Design Your Own Engagement Ring

This design was created the customer and interpreted by me. It's always so special to be able to bring someone's dream ring into reality. 

Pink Engagement Ring

A traditional claw-set engagement ring with a mesmerising pink Sapphire. It's always so special to see an engagement ring I've made being worn and loved. 

If you have a wedding or engagement ring commission you'd like to discuss you can email me here. You can also see the engagement rings I currently have in stock here.