Posts in "Why Custom?"

4 Dec 2020

Mean Girls’ Jonathan Bennett & TV Star Jaymes Vaughn’s Grool Engagement Rings

Jonathan Bennett, known for his role as the Aaron Samuels from the iconic film Mean Girls, is engaged to his longtime partner, TV star Jaymes Vaughn. The engagement was perfectly planned by Jaymes, who even took the time to write his love an original song. The engagement came as a complete surprise to Jonathan, who 'began to ugly cry the ugliest cry anyone has ever cried.' We can’t help but feel our hearts warming when we see a personal, thoughtful proposal like this one. And the engagement rings were every bit as meaningful.

4 Dec 2020

Jewellery Mavericks: An interview with Katerina Perez, jewellery insider and journalist

Given her passion and expertise when it comes to craftsmanship and design, we interviewed Katerina to gain some insight on what the future holds for bespoke jewellery.

5 Nov 2020

Jewellery Mavericks: An interview with Beth Bernstein, from Bejeweled Magazine

A jewellery historian and expert with an unmistakable flair for period and antique pieces, Beth Bernstein is a tour de force in the industry. Founder of the online magazine Bejeweled, Beth is a journalist that has focused on fine jewellery for the past 20 years. For our next installment in our Jewellery Mavericks series we have asked Beth to share what excites her when it comes to custom designed pieces, and what are her most cherished bejeweled possessions.

23 Oct 2020

Lily Collins’ Rose Cut diamond Engagement Ring is Très Magnifique

Emily in Paris star, Lily Collins, recently became engaged to Charlie McDowell on a romantic, sunny trip to New Mexico. McDowell designed the bespoke ring himself, with the help of a jewellery designer. The unusual engagement ring features a bezel set rose-cut diamond ring, set in 18ct gold with a chunky brushed band. The understated, bohemian style of this engagement ring perfectly suits Lily’s laid back style.

12 Aug 2020

Diamond Cuts Comparison: Shapes, Sizes, and Symbolism

One carat diamonds look larger or smaller depending on the diamond's cut, or shape. Compare the most popular diamond cuts by size, shape, and symbolism to find the best one for your engagement ring.

20 Sept 2019

Sourcing Sapphires in Ratnapura, Sri Lanka

We look at the background of the mining industry in Sri Lanka, the process of mining, and how one of our sapphire suppliers comes to procure gemstones.

17 Sept 2019

“He made me a midnight scrambled egg. I just thought, yeah, this is me now!”

We chat with Laura & Bobby, a down-to-earth, charming couple and we discuss their bespoke engagement ring, designed by Bobby years before he’d even met Laura!

Yellow gold oval diamond emerald halo engagement ring

9 Sept 2019

The 3D journey of an engagement ring

As a company, we value craftsmanship and innovation. We’re always looking to create improved methods of bringing your ring ideas to life. The opaque jewellery making industry and its manufacturing processes haven’t changed for hundreds of years. It is only recently that the process been disrupted with the introduction of 3D printing, altering the traditional way of making jewellery, allowing for a plethora of possibilities and creativity.

Taylor and Hart engagement ring Andy and Sakshi

3 Sept 2019

“It’s been a tough ride, but we got there in the end.”

Sakshi and Andy spent years together as friends before a whirlwind adventure gave them the alone time needed to fall in love. We chat with them about their love of travel and a pair of bespoke wedding bands that have the world on a string.

23 Jul 2019

Li-Wei & Weng: Behind the Design

Weng & Li-Wei’s modern romance is full of laughter and emotion. From a series of revealed surprises to an unorthodox proposal, follow their story as we get to know the happy couple.

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