updates from our workshop

Recycled gold ring commission

We have just finished a ring for a local resident here on Exmouth Market. She asked us to make her a gold ‘Open Loop’ ring, but with a twist; it was to be made using recycled gold from her grandpar...

The beginnings of a new collection

Growth and organic forms are themes that run throughout our collections and influence many of our designs. This hand-forged branching ring has just been finished for a customer in yellow gold with ...

Studio visit from the Goldsmiths' Company

The Goldsmiths' Company's Frances Saddington came to visit David in our studio recently. David had the pleasure of showing her around our jewellery workshop and chatting with her about the origins ...

Sapphire engagement ring commission...our most romantic yet?

This is the story of a sapphire engagement ring commission that may just be our most romantic commission to date. We were lucky enough to have a recent visit from the couple who are based in the US...

10ct Sapphire Ring With Pavé Set White Diamonds

A customer recently commissioned us to make a rather interesting ring. The ring was to be set with a sapphire due to it's astrological significance and the design must allow the sapphire to touch h...

Hand forged yellow gold, opal and diamond rings

This was a lovely commission for two opal and diamond rings that we've been working on over the past couple of weeks. Forged by hand from yellow gold, the rings are formed of square band which curv...

Pink sapphire earring commission

Forged by hand, this swirling pair of drop earrings combines vivid pink sapphire with cool white gold and white diamonds to striking effect. The pink sapphire drop earrings were commissioned by a c...

Hand carved marquise aquamarine and tourmaline rings

 Last week we finished two cocktail rings with for our collection set with gorgeous coloured gemstones: a bright blue 6.05ct Nigerian aquamarine and a 2.66ct, deep pink, rubellite tourmaline. The e...

Hand carved gold and yellow diamond ring

 Recently finished and sitting pretty in our shop window is this remarkable hand-carved 18-carat yellow gold and yellow diamond ring.It is set with a lovely pale rose cut yellow diamond. The beauti...

The best gemstones for engagement rings

As beautiful as they are, white diamonds are just one of a multitude of gemstones that can be used in engagement rings. The durability and brilliant sparkle of diamonds make them highly prized and ...