Jane was recommended to me by another jeweller — a lovely connection that led to a deeply creative, collaborative journey. She came to me with a classic princess cut engagement ring and a simple idea: she wanted something diamond-set and beautiful for her wedding ring. But beyond that, she was open. Curious. And ready to explore.
So we began a process — not rushed, not transactional — but something more personal. Over time, we explored stone-setting options and design ideas, sitting together at her home to talk through sketches and possibilities. It was thoughtful and unhurried. And from that came a design that did something a little different.
The ring we created had to complement the bold geometry and classic nature of her princess cut engagement ring — but it also had to stand on its own. The breakthrough came with an idea: what if the stones in the wedding ring radiated out from the engagement ring? Not in a halo, not in a predictable pattern — but in a way that felt alive with movement.
So I began sketching. Then shaping. I wasn't the first to come up with this idea but the construction and execution I have never seen before. What emerged was a ring that used a mix of cuts — pear-shaped stones and tapered baguettes — radiating out from a centre which would be the engagement ring's princess cut. The centre pear gave the ring a sense of purpose, pointing outward, guiding the eye. It didn’t just radiate around the engagement ring — it carried your gaze along the finger, creating movement and light in all directions.
But what made this design truly unique was the structure itself.
I developed a sweeping, twisting metal form that emerged organically from the profile of the wedding band — almost like a sculptural wave — which cradled the engagement ring setting. Into this flowing structure, the stones were set in a precise, almost architectural fashion. The result? A piece that feels fluid, deliberate, and completely its own.
This new technique — this sculptural sweep into which stones can be set — has opened up fresh possibilities for future designs. Different stone cuts, different scales, different colours. Imagine a base form where clients can personalise their ring by choosing the stones that lock into its path. It’s like a living frame — one that complements the engagement ring while standing confidently alone.
This style will work beautifully with many engagement rings which necessitate a sweeping style wedding ring. And it's important to add that while Jane’s ring was innovative, fresh and new, it also retained a classic sensibility - something that the engagement ring demanded.
And then there was the moment she saw it.
I’ve recently started filming a few client reactions, and Jane’s was one I was keen to capture. It had been a long but beautiful process — and one she’d embraced at every stage. I asked if she was happy for me to film her reaction. She said yes. And I’m so glad she did.
Because her reaction? It says everything.
