Bespoke: Yours, and Yours Only

The pieces featured on this page comprise only a very small selection from my portfolio.  They have all been specifically created for a particular client, whether as a whim, to commemorate a special occasion or to reset clients' own existing stones. Eah piece here is shown with its original working drawing.

Art Deco Inspired Rubellite and Diamond Necklace

A bespoke necklace commissioned by a now regular client as a very special birthday present. Art Deco inspired, this piece features rubellites and diamonds, with the oval diamonds weighing over a carat each. Note the yellow gold setting of the rubellites which serves to accentuate the colour of the stones.

Resetting a Client’s Existing Emeralds

An emerald and diamond ring created using the client’s own emeralds- the finest pair of matched Columbians (weighing a fraction over two carats each!) I have ever seen outside of a shop window. The discovery of the emerald weight was particularly exciting as the price per carat goes up exponentially every round number, especially with emeralds. The side stones were cut and calibrated for the ring mount by master cutters in Idar-Oberstein, with the emeralds matching the centre stones beautifully.

Star Sapphire and Diamond Constellation Necklace

Utilising the client’s own pearls and star sapphires, this was commissioned as an 18th birthday present. The shape of the necklace is a stylised version of the Libra constellation, a sentimental nod to the client’s mother, to whom the pearls and star sapphires belonged to.

Rubellite and Black Diamond Ring

Incorporating Fabergé’s theme of precious metal and stones running over a smooth surface, this ring features a cabochon rubellite, black gold, black diamonds, and grey pearls. The ring is a darker, more Rock ‘n’ Roll version of a previous, more dainty piece of mine in a very similar design using chalcedony and diamonds.

The Magnificent Emerald and Diamond Necklace

Perhaps one of the most pleasurable commissions, and certainly the most ambitious, I have ever had, this necklace specially designed to celebrate a landmark birthday. I had free stylistic reign, and wanted the important piece to be as wearable during daytime as much as it is nighttime. Comprising of brilliant and cushion cut diamonds totalling 8 carats in weight and cushion, octagon, and round Columbian emeralds totalling 12.75 carats in weight, the piece is design and craftsmanship embodying the jewel that is yours, and yours only.

Geometric Sapphire Necklace

An angular Art Deco inspired necklace incorporating Sri Lankan sapphires, the articulated design allows for the ease of movement on the wearer.

The ‘Iris’ Bracelets

The Greeks believed that rainbows were the link between humans and the Gods (Iris being the Greek word for rainbow), hence the array of colours here in the bracelets. The hues of the aquamarines and pink and green tourmalines are accentuated by the platinum links pavé set with brilliant cut diamonds.

Bespoke Sapphire Engagement Ring

This bespoke piece is set with an unheated oval Sri Lankan sapphire, weighing just under a carat, with the centre stone surrounded by 10 brilliant cut diamonds totalling a carat in weight. Adding to this, ten diamond cut sapphires offset the diamonds beautifully, set in platinum throughout.