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The Bespoke Jewellery Journey

Bespoke, but easy. If you’re feeling a bit unsure, you’re in the right place. I’ll guide you step by step, from first ideas and budget to final polish, with honest advice at every stage. You work directly with me, no salespeople, no pressure. Together we’ll design a piece that feels like you, then handcraft it in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter with clear timelines and transparent pricing.

Step 1: The Initial Consultation

Let's Chat

Relaxed, friendly, and on your terms, by phone, video, WhatsApp or email.
We’ll spend 20–30 minutes getting clear on what you want to create and what matters most to you. No pressure, no jargon.

What we’ll cover

Your style (photos welcome but not required) and how the ring will be worn day-to-day
Stones you love, from unusual diamonds to parti sapphires, or a design without a centre stone
Metal choice, a guide on budget, and any timing you’re working to
Heirloom stones or personal details to include

Planning a surprise?
I’ll keep everything discreet. A quick photo or notes on your partner’s style helps me guide you to a design they’ll adore.

What you leave with

A clear summary of your brief (style, stones, metal)
An initial price range and timeline
The agreed next step, usually moving to sketches and CAD in Step 2

Step 2: Design and Creation

Get Creative

From idea to a ring you can picture on your hand.
We’ll turn your brief into sketches and an easy-to-read computer aided image.
You’ll see the proportions from multiple angles and we’ll refine until it feels exactly right.

What happens next

Refine together: We can adjust details (stone size, height, band width) to suit your vision.
Optional wax or 3D printed model: If helpful, I can produce a physical model so you can sense the scale before we commit.
Cast & made in the UK: Your design is cast in 18ct gold or platinum, then finished by specialist goldsmiths in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter.
Setting & finishing: Stones are set, edges softened for comfort, and everything is polished by hand.
Quality checks: Finger size confirmed, settings inspected under magnification, and the piece is hallmarked in line with UK requirements.

Timeline & updates
Typical lead time is around four weeks from sign-off. You’ll get clear updates at each milestone, plus honest timings if anything needs an extra day or two for perfection.

Step 3: Unveiling Your Masterpiece

The Best Bit

Discreet, insured, and timed to your plans.
Your piece arrives in a low-key outer pack (to keep surprises safe), with our eco-friendly presentation box, care guide and documentation.
Need a specific delivery day or to coordinate a proposal? Just say.

Aftercare you can rely on:

Complimentary first resize if needed
Lifetime clean & check advice
Friendly support on care, insurance and future matching bands

When you’ve popped the question (or gifted the piece), I’d love to hear how it went and I love to see your photos!

Ready to turn your ideas into reality?

Tell me all about your plans. Do you have a family heiloom you'd like to breathe a new lease of life into? Or maybe you'd like some help tracking down the perfect diamond to create a really special engagement ring?

Please let me know all the details below, and I'll come back to you shortly to begin the exciting bespoke process, and arrange our intial no-obligation chat.

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Some popular questions..

How long does it take to make a piece of bespoke jewellery?

The process to make a piece of bespoke jewellery can vary, depending on the amount of time it takes for you to be 100% happy with the design & source the perfect stones.
Usually we can get to the point of signing off the design within 1-2 weeks. From then on it will usually be 4-5 weeks for your one of a kind piece of jewellery to be completed.

How much does it cost to make a piece of bespoke jewellery?

When creating a unique piece of jewellery I always work to keep the costs within your budget. Of course there is a minimum cost when creating a something using fine metals and diamonds, however you won't pay any more for my assistance in designing something just for you than you would buying something already made.
18ct gold or platinum stone set items usually start from around £1500.

Can I design a ring using a diamond I already have?

If you would like to use a diamond you already have as part of an Heirloom piece, or a new diamond you already have its not a problem. I can of course design a bespoke piece for you using your own stone. Before beginning this process I will always examine your stone to ensure there aren't any flaws or damage to the stone that could jeopardise your stone in the setting process.

How involved can I be in the design process?

You can be as involved as you'd like to be in the design process. If you are creative or have an eye for design I'd welcome your creative input. Whether this is a sketch or pictures you'd like to provide. I will always provide CAD images, but if you'd like to see a wax model of your item before committing to making it from gold or platinum it can be arranged.
Alternatively, if you don't have a creative bone in your body I can provide as many images as needed for you to be sure of the vision.

Bespoke Jewellery

It's a personal thing, so the more you can tell me about you and the recipient of the jewellery, the better! You might think you're oversharing, but i can take ideas and inspirations from tiny parts of your story that could make all the difference to making your custom jewellery absolutely perfect!

Not very creative?

That's what I'm here for. If you've got an idea of what you'd like to make but don't know how to describe it, a chat can usually give me all the details I need to figure it out. I've been doing this a long time, and even if I haven't had a particular request before I usually know where to start looking.

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