updates from our workshop

White gold and platinum - what are the differences?

White gold and platinum are the most sought after white metals for fine jewellery, but what are the differences? If you’re not sure read on. The gold and platinum used for jewellery making is not p...

Bespoke his and hers wedding and engagement rings

This was a nice recent commission for a platinum men's wedding ring, and a rose gold and diamond engagement and wedding ring set.The men's platinum wedding ring was carved to echo the lines of the ...

Jewellery Tools of the Trade: Dividers

Dividers are essential for jewellery making and diamond setting and we've collected quite a few pairs so far. In fact, over the years we have amassed a vast array of diamond setting and goldsmithin...

Sapphire wedding pendant and earrings

This was a lovely recent commission - well five to be precise...The first was several months ago when we were asked to make a 'Twist' platinum engagement ring with a beautiful deep blue sapphire fo...

A visit to one of Ireland's hidden gems

On a recent weekend away in Ireland David paid a visit to goldsmith Erwin Springbrunn who is also one of the finest gem cutters in Europe.Erwin is a master of his trade and something of a living le...

New hand carved rings in our collection

Two new rings have just been added to our Carve collection and are on display in the shop. These hand carved rings are designed around an unusual gemstone and carved in wax to create elegant, subst...

Coloured gemstones and pearls from Inhorgenta

David and Barry have just returned from their annual pilgrimage to the Inhorgenta fair in Munich. Hundreds of exhibitors assemble each year at Inhorgenta to sell the best of everything related to t...

Australian diamond and rose gold engagement ring

This was a really nice recent commission for a diamond and rose gold engagement ring. The ring is claw set with an Australian diamond. It is brushed finish which brings out the colour of the rose g...

Carved gold cocktail ring with green tourmaline and diamonds

A beautiful pale green Mozambique tourmaline caught our eye at the recent Inhorgenta Fair in Munich and we decided it would be a perfect fit for one of our carved rings. The 6.36 carat stone is bea...

Fitted wedding bands

Over the years we have become experts at making fitted wedding bands to suit all manner of engagement rings. The curves and asymmetric shapes characteristic of our own engagement rings often necess...