Suzie’s Ring

Suzie came to me with a beautiful pink heart sapphire and a brief: she wanted a ring that felt chunky, organic and substantial, but we also had a budget to work within.

Rather than compromising on the overall look, I concentrated the weight of the gold around the stone and shoulders, then tapered the band underneath. This kept the sculptural, weighty feel Suzie loved while using the gold thoughtfully – and ultimately brought the finished piece in under budget.

There was another practical consideration too. As a hairdresser, Suzie needed a ring she could comfortably wear without claws catching or snagging on hair. I designed a low-profile bezel setting instead, keeping the sapphire protected and the surface smooth.

And because bespoke pieces should feel personal, I hid one final detail within the organic texture of the ring – a little S for Suzie.

Before anything was cast, I sculpted the whole ring in wax so Suzie could see it take shape. I sent her the initial wax design for approval, and once she was happy with it, I refined the wax and sent the final design back for her sign-off.

Handcrafted in wax, cast in 9ct yellow gold, and created entirely around the person who would wear it.

Her stone, her lifestyle, her budget – made uniquely hers.