by Durham Rose | Mar 21, 2018 | Bespoke jewellery, Blog, Engagement rings
Finding the perfect engagement ring that reflects your partner’s unique style and represents everything that is special about your relationship can seem a daunting task. At Durham Rose, we hand craft one of a kind, bespoke engagement rings in every shape, size...
by Natalie von Koettlitz | Nov 24, 2017 | Bespoke jewellery, Bridal Set, Champagne, Delicate Band, Diamond, Fishtail, Organic, Organic Engagement ring, Past work, Rose Gold, Unusual, Wedding Band, Weddings & Proposals
A gorgeous matching wedding band to fit perfectly next to the matching engagement ring. The ring has been beautifully crafted in rose gold and set with cognac diamonds to complete the warm and organic look to this arresting bridal set. All I can say is “I love...
by Natalie von Koettlitz | Nov 24, 2017 | Bespoke jewellery, Bridal Set, Contemporary, Delicate Band, Diamond, Engagement, Engagement rings, Fishtail, Four prong/claw, Freeform, Organic, Organic Engagement ring, Past work, Prong/ claw, Rose Gold, Round, Solitaire, Unusual, Weddings & Proposals, White
An enchanting entwined rose gold ring using warm cognac diamonds scallop set along the band. The arms of the entwined shank came up to hold the centre white diamond giving the ring a very organic and natural feel to it. I had the pleasure of working with Faye through...
by melissa vass | Nov 23, 2017 | Bespoke jewellery, Delicate Band, Diamond, Engagement, Engagement rings, Freeform, Organic, Organic Engagement ring, Past work, Platinum, Prong/ claw, Rose Gold, Unusual, Weddings & Proposals
A beautifully intricate designed engagement ring complete with organic shapes and textures. The ring explores the perfect balance of perfection and imperfection to create something unique. The ring features a rough diamond which shines in its raw form. I received the...
by melissa vass | Nov 22, 2017 | Bespoke jewellery, Bridal Set, Diamond, Engagement, Engagement rings, Halo, Marquise, Palladium, Past work, Prong/ claw, Proposal, Wedding Band
A jaw dropping marquise lab grown diamond ring set with a micro prong set halo set on a palladium split shank ring and a matching fitted palladium wedding band. We received the rings last Tuesday from our friend, and we love them! Thanks so much to you and your team...
by Natalie von Koettlitz | Nov 22, 2017 | Bespoke jewellery, Bridal Set, Contemporary, Delicate Band, Diamond, Engagement, Engagement rings, Four prong/claw, Past work, Platinum, Prong/ claw, Rose Cut, Solitaire, Straight, Straight Band, Traditional, Wedding Band, Weddings & Proposals
A striking platinum band with a dramatic rose cut grey diamond set in a four claw basket. The ring has a great contemporary and modern feel to it with a matching platinum wedding band sitting flush against the engagement ring. My engagement ring arrived today,...
by melissa vass | Nov 21, 2017 | Bespoke jewellery, Brilliant, Halo, Past work, Prong/ claw, Rose Gold, Uncategorized
An 18k Rose gold pendant set with a shimmering round brilliant diamond based in a claw setting. This is accentuated with a stunning claw set diamond halo to match the stunning engagement ring. Hanging on a rose gold spiga chain at 18 inches. Neque porro quisquam est...
by Natalie von Koettlitz | Nov 21, 2017 | Bespoke jewellery, Bypass, Cathedral, Contemporary, Diamond, Engagement, Engagement rings, Four prong/claw, Past work, Prong/ claw, Rose Gold, Round, Swirl, Tapered, Weddings & Proposals, White
An enchanting rose gold and diamond bypass style engagement ring with tapered arms creating an elegant halo for the central diamond. The two arms of the shank have been raised to allow a wedding band to sit flush underneath next to the shank of the engagement ring....
by Natalie von Koettlitz | Nov 20, 2017 | Art Deco, Bespoke jewellery, Blue, Contemporary, Diamond, Fashion, Gemstones, Illusion, Men's rings, Multi stone ring, Past work, Platinum, Radiant, Sapphire, Signet, Tapered, Uncategorized, White, Wide Band
A striking and bold platinum band with a radiant cut diamond and sapphire gypsy set in opposite positions. With a tapered baguette cut diamond and sapphire gypsy set next to the opposite stone. Our customer wanted to design a ring that had an element of symmetry but...
by melissa vass | Nov 19, 2017 | Bespoke jewellery, Delicate Band, Diamond, Multi stone ring, Organic, Past work, Prong/ claw, Rose Gold, Wedding Band, Weddings & Proposals
A pretty rose gold wave band with micro prong set diamonds into the band. This stunning design has added marquise cut diamonds set as an organic leaf detail. Neque porro quisquam est qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit…” See...
by Natalie von Koettlitz | Nov 19, 2017 | Bespoke jewellery, Cathedral, Classic, Contemporary, Delicate Band, Diamond, Engagement rings, Past work, Platinum, Round, Six prong/claw, Solitaire, Tapered, Weddings & Proposals, White
Timeless and elegant this engagement ring features a round brilliant diamond in a six claw tulip style setting. The ring also has a sentimental touch with two birthstones being flush set on the inside of the band. Neque porro quisquam est qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor...
by Natalie von Koettlitz | Nov 18, 2017 | Bespoke jewellery, Decorative Double, Emerald, Engagement, Engagement rings, Fashion, Four prong/claw, Freeform, Gemstones, Green, Milgrain, Past work, Platinum, Round, Split, Unusual, Vintage, Weddings & Proposals
This Victorian inspired ring design features a round emerald with beautifully sculpted shoulders set with round brilliant grain set diamond. Neque porro quisquam est qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit…” See more at...
by melissa vass | Nov 18, 2017 | Bespoke jewellery, Engagement, Engagement rings, Gemstones, Past work, Platinum, Prong/ claw, Round, Sapphire
A Distinct Australian parti colour cushion cut sapphire, claw set in a beautiful split shank design. The arms of the shoulders are finished with grain set diamond shoulders. Outstanding! I contacted Durham Rose as I had a fairly specific stone requirement for my...
by Natalie von Koettlitz | Nov 17, 2017 | Art Deco, Bespoke jewellery, Cathedral, Diamond, Double Halo, Engagement, Engagement rings, Four prong/claw, Halo, moissanite, Multi stone ring, Past work, Peak Stone, Platinum, Prong/ claw, Radiant, Tapered, Three Stone, Weddings & Proposals, White
A stunning platinum engagement ring with three exceptional radiant cut moissanites. The three stones are nestled into separate halos with the central stone having a double halo all made with diamonds. Exceptional service, outstanding results After going to dozens of...
by nathan marsh | Nov 8, 2017 | Bespoke jewellery, Bezel/ Rub Over, Diamond, Engagement, Engagement rings, Organic, Organic Engagement ring, Past work, Platinum, Round, Swirl, Unusual, White
Our brief was to create a modern yet timeless and elegant solitaire diamond engagement ring, I think this was achieved with this stunning design. The beautiful bypass shank is created in platinum to encase the modern round brilliant diamond. The centre stone is...
by nathan marsh | Jul 7, 2017 | Amethyst, Bespoke jewellery, Diamond, Engagement rings, Multi stone ring, Palladium, Past work, Purple, Round, Three Stone, Trilogy, Vintage, White
Our client approached us wanting a trilogy style engagement ring. Through our design consultations, we created a ring with a centre diamond stone and two accent amethysts set in a palladium ring shank. It’s not always easy to find a gemstone that accentuates the...
by Manu Bhardwaj | Jun 30, 2017 | Bespoke jewellery, Cathedral, Cluster, Delicate Band, Diamond, Dress, Engagement, Engagement rings, Filigree, Gold, Halo, Oval, Past work, Prong/ claw, Tapered, Trellis, Vintage, White
This beautiful ring style is a hybrid between a cluster ring and a ballerina ring. Rose gold was used alongside diamonds to create contrast with cathedral style shank arms tapering to become a part of the setting work for the centre array. Pear cut diamonds have been...
by nathan marsh | Jun 23, 2017 | Bespoke jewellery, Bezel/ Rub Over, Brilliant, Bypass, Contemporary, Diamond, Engagement, Engagement rings, Organic Engagement ring, Past work, Pave, Platinum, Round, Solitaire, Unusual, White
This unique bypass platinum engagement ring features a ‘secret’ pave setting of amethysts underneath the centre diamond. The central stone has been set using a modified bezel setting giving this ring a contemporary style. Ring received with thanks, looks great after...
by nathan marsh | Jun 16, 2017 | Bespoke jewellery, Bridal Set, Brilliant, Bypass, Cathedral, Contemporary, Diamond, Engagement, Engagement rings, Four prong/claw, Past work, Pinched, Prong/ claw, Rose Gold, Round, Solitaire, Unusual, White
This beautiful, chic and unusual take on a solitaire engagement ring is given added design flair with the use of a ‘bow’ style ring shank. The rose gold elegantly tapers and crosses over as it approaches the centre diamond setting to create a lovely...
by nathan marsh | Jun 9, 2017 | Bespoke jewellery, Contemporary, Cushion, Engagement rings, Halo, Palladium, Past work, Pear, Sapphire, Three Stone, Trilogy, Unusual, White
This week’s ‘Ring of the Week’ project was designed for our client who requested a ‘contemporary engagement ring’. It features a cushion cut white diamond centre stone which is embedded in a halo of further diamonds. Two...
by nathan marsh | Jun 2, 2017 | Bespoke jewellery, Bridal Set, Channel, Commitment, Contemporary, Diamond, Flush Set, Men's rings, Past work, Rose Gold, Straight, Straight Band, Wedding Band, White, Wide Band
Rose gold men’s wedding band with channel set diamonds set on half of the band, this enables the customer to wear it with diamonds facing out or the plain side facing out, depending on what mood he was in. This ring is part of a matching bridal set including a...