First Step - Metal
We start with the very finest high quality metal because we only want finish with a high quality product in the end. We generraly only work with Platinum, Palladium and 18ct Yellow, White and Rose Gold. With our unique metal mix of 18ct white gold that has a high quantity of palladium, it gives the finished metal a whiter and brighter look. Our high palladium 18ct white gold also does not need to be Rhodium Plated as ofton as regular white gold.
Second Step - Rough Layout
We Roll out the metal using our rolling mills to get the desired profile, width and height. The shape is then formed with the use of the rolling mills again and our Laser iWeld machine. It is now a very rough ring shape which allows for hand working the metal with the hammer and files to get it to the next stage.
Third Step - Measuring For Diamonds
At this stage the exact size is formed and we then roll out more of the same metal to create the surround for the halo of diamonds that will sit around the centre stone. The diamond sizes are calculated and measured, then marked out. The finger size is also finalised at this stage.
Fourth Step - Claws Are Added
The four main claws are marked out and soldered into place. We usually make them bigger than required as the setting process will remove all the excess metal. We use a fine emery paper at this stage to get the ring to start to look like a piece of jewellery.
Fifth Step - Diamond Setting
This is a really interesting part of the process as it changes the ring dramatically in one stage. We only use high quality clean diamonds that are ethically sourced and set them with modern tools using classic setting styles
Last Step - Polishing
Here we have the finished ring. It has been polished to a mirror finish and Rhodium Plated to give it a high white chrome finished. The finished is achieved using various grades of emery paper and using compounds and mops from hard polish to a soft finishing rouge compound. A final finish of a coating of rhodium is then electro plated onto the ring. The finished ring is then presented to the customer in our customised wooden ring box.

Making A Ring

We handmake all Engagement, Wedding and Eternity Rings instore.
Here are the steps to that process…

1. We start with the very finest high quality metal
2. We roll out the metal to create a band and roll out wire to make the claws for engagement rings
3. The claws are then soldered in place
4. The ring is then pre-polished before being marked out to set the diamonds
5. Selected diamonds are then set into the band in the preferred setting
6. The ring is polished to a high mirror finish and rhodium plated where needed
7. Christopher checks over the whole ring before the customer sees it

With our full instore modern workshop, we can design and make any piece of jewellery

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: Making a diamond and sapphire engagement ring.

: Making an engagement ring

: Adding a halo and matching double wedding ring

: Making an engagement ring

: Making an engagement ring

: Making a diamond & sapphire engagement ring

: Making an engagement ring

: Making a diamond twist engagement ring & double wedding ring.

: Making an engagement ring

: Making a sapphire and diamond engagement ring

: Making an engagement ring from a pendant

: Making a solitaire engagement ring

: Making an engagement ring and double wedding ring

: I added a halo of diamonds

: I made this diamond and sapphire engagement ring using the customers diamonds

: I made this twist style ring from a range of ideas the customer had

: addina a diamond to a semi set ring

: Making a hinged wedding ring.

: Making a three band rose and white gold diamond set ladies ring.

: Making a template for a selection of different styles of rings.

: Setting the diamonds in the wedding ring

: Engagement & wedding ring fused together

: The new band was made using the customers Mothers wedding ring

: The three separate bands in the gents wedding ring

: We fused this split wedding band to either side of the twist engagement ring

: A twist style wedding band

: Setting the diamonds into the plain rough band

: setting the diamonds into this U shaped band and fusing both rings together

: I made this ring using the customers diamonds and original wedding band

: Double wedding ring made from original wedding band.

: Making a diamond set double wedding ring.

: Making an engagement ring and matching double wedding ring.

: Adding a halo and matching double wedding ring

: Making a raised shoulder diamond double wedding ring.

: Making and rebuilding the diamond twist engagement ring & double wedding ring using the customers own rubies

: Making a raised shoulder diamond double wedding ring.

: Making a diamond twist engagement ring & double wedding ring.

: The engagement ring and double wedding ring are fused together

: The double wedding ring was made to curve around the engagement ring

: The engagement ring and double wedding ring are fused together

: The engagement ring and double wedding ring are rhodium plated and fused together

: The engagement ring and double wedding ring are fused together

: The engagement ring and double wedding ring are fused together

: The engagement ring and double wedding ring are fused together

: The engagement ring and double wedding ring are fused together

: Making a double wedding ring with the bars at the back to hold the rings apart

: Making an engagement ring and double wedding ring

: before the diamonds were set in to the double wedding ring and they are fused together

: Making a double wedding ring with a wide recess

: Making a curved claw set double wedding ring

: setting the diamonds and fusing all three rings together

: before & after the diamonds are set

: the different stages of making a recessed Double Wedding Ring

: A new creation made from the customers original engagement and wedding ring set

: the Double Wedding Ring with and without the diamonds

: This twist style Double Wedding Ring in its rough stages before being fused with the engagement ring

: I added more diamonds and metal to create this new exciting piece

: Making a five diamond ring

: Remodelling a ring a reusing the metal, diamonds and opals

: Making a large emerald & diamond ring

: Making a multi stone dress ring

: The customers old wedding band was made into a new design

: This ring was made using the customers emerald stones and with a hinge to fit over her knuckle

: Making a five diamond ring

: Our client lost one earring so we made the remaining earring into a dress ring

: Making a Scarlett Johansson inspired dress ring

: We split the double diamond set band and fused all the rings together

: I used the two original diamonds from the customers ring to create this unusual dress ring

: The two rings were incorporated into one new exciting piece

: I lovely dress ring made by hand from scratch

: Making a name chain

: Making a pendant with the customers childrens names engraved in Ogham writing

: Stunning earrings made using the customers original diamonds

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