We are offering local Click and Collect & Free Special Delivery on all UK orders. Please note international orders may be subject to import taxes from buyers country.
We are offering local Click and Collect & Free Special Delivery on all UK orders. Please note international orders may be subject to import taxes from buyers country.
HOW TO ORDER YOUR BESPOKE DESIGNED WEDDING RINGS
I specialize in wedding rings and make specially to order. I love to work One 2 One with couples to make something special and unique. We offer a comprehensive selection of shapes, widths and metals to suit your taste and budget. To make a start choose a shape. See below for the classic wedding ring shapes available. If you need a wedding band to fit around an engagement ring that is possible also.
WEDDING RING SHAPES
1. Court Section domed profile with domed interior
2. D Section domed profile flat inside
3. Flat Section classic style wedding band.
4. Easy Fit with flat profile with domed inside
5. Halo has a round profile
BESPOKE SHAPES
For something more unusual or bespoke here are some examples of rings made
WIDTH & TEXTURE
Once you have a shape in mind consider the width size, from delicate to chunky, width size vary from around 2mm to 8mm.
TEXTURES some different examples available
BRUSHED FINE, HEAVY BRUSHED
POLISHED
MOLTEN finish is a process called reticulation, which is achieved by melting the surface of the metal with a high heat to give a watery effect.
CROSS HATCH achieved by a process of milling the metal with an etched template.
BEATEN Process used by beating with hammer.
TEXTURED LINES applied by hand with abrasive bur.
Selection of rings showing different Shapes, Coloured Metals & Textures
CHOOSE YOUR GOLD
It’s important to think about your budget when deciding on your rings. Metal costs vary considerably depending on the carat of Gold as well as the colour:
GOLD CARAT & COLOUR
What is a Carat ? This refers to the amount of pure gold incorporated in the metal. Pure gold is 24 carats and is highly valuable, but soft and malleable, so not used in jewellery making.
The most commonly used for wedding rings is 18ct. as it has a good amount of gold, which adds to a nice weight. The more gold contained the heavier the weight this is another consideration.
Bear in mind when commissioning your ring gold prices vary from day to day and go up and down. Gold is an investment.
I can work with all gold Yellow, Rose and white and all carats from 9ct, 14ct, 18ct 22ct as well as Silver. Its also possible to work in Platinum depending on what you require.
18ct Yellow Gold contains 75% pure gold and 25% other metals (usually a combination of silver and copper)
18ct White Gold the 25% contains purely of white metals to present a silvery hue.
18ct Rose Gold the other 25% of metals added is mostly copper to give it the rose colour.
9ct Gold it has a content of 37.5% pure gold and 62.5% other metals. Comes in White Gold, Yellow Gold or Rose Gold.
14 Carat gold is used extensively in Europe and USA. It’s harder to purchase here. The gold content is composed of 58.3% pure gold and has a brighter gold colour than 9ct and is heavier. Comes in Yellow Gold, White Gold & Rose Gold.
SILVER For a more modest budget Silver is a great option price wise. and often a preferred choice of metal
RECYCLING GOLD I offer recycling service if you have any gold you would like to use.
HALLMARKING
Hallmarking is a process to test and stamp the metal. This is done at my local Assay Office in London where I am registered a jewellery designer and maker. First the metal is tested for purity( 9ct, 18ct etc ) and then the gold stamp is struck inside, also the year, the assay office (place London) and my individual makers mark are added. My work is all hamarked at the London Assay Office and struck with the iconic Leopard Head.
ADDED EXTRAS little Coloured Diamonds, Coloured selection of Sapphires
HAND ENGRAVING
HOW IT WORKS
Call me to make an appointment at my workshop. I'm based in Hackney in London. If it's not possible to visit you can email me to make a remote zoom appointment.
At the appointment I can take your ring size, show you samples and discuss options.
TIMESCALE
The whole process usually takes three to four weeks depending on what’s required.Allow longer for added stones or hand engraving.
CALL ME : 07958 471070 or EMAIL: info@vickydavies.co.uk
