At LWSilver, we love it when we’re commissioned to produce a bespoke piece of jewellery. Don’t get us wrong: love, care, and craftsmanship go into every item we create. When a client comes to us with a specific vision in mind, however, that gives us something very special to work with.

The client’s vision

For this piece, the client gave us a brief that was immediately exciting. They wanted an unfussy signet ring, bearing a brownish yellow diamond, which is already an interesting look. Specifically, they wanted the whole thing to have a primitive aesthetic, as though the whole ring were hammered from a mine. Needless to say, we were intrigued and jumped at the opportunity immediately.

Sourcing the stone

Raw, uncut diamonds tend to be less popular than cut stones. While we understand why, there is a certain beauty to rough diamonds that made this piece a pleasure to work on. We sourced this diamond direct from one of our suppliers. It is a 1.20ct rough yellow diamond with a warm, intense colouration. Not only did it fit the brief perfectly, its shape gave us plenty of scope when fashioning the rest of the ring.

Working the ring

As you can see from the photographs, this ring was deliberate forged to give the primitive look requested by our client. We created a thick silver band that we weathered by hand using one of our silversmith’s hammers. This created an uneven effect that you can only achieve with meticulous care.

Getting your own yellow rough diamond ring

Here at LWSilver, we hand craft jewellery for customers all over the world. If you want something special – something unique – you can rely on us. Not only do we create a beautifully-forged housing, we can also source the perfect gemstones to produce the ideal piece of jewellery for you. Check out the product page for more information, or call us on 07969 301 274 to discuss your dream ring.