Here at Banks Lyon, one of the things we frequently encounter is a customer who desires a piece of genuinely unique jewellery. Usually, such a request is centred upon a diamond engagement ring, as it is these pieces that tend to demand something particularly special. People might wish for the individuality of such an item to form a long term investment, or they might equally want to establish a distinctive ‘heirloom’ within their family. Whatever the reason behind the demand, our bespoke jewellery design service is supremely capable of delivering the results you’re looking for.
When you approach us with a bespoke jewellery project, we always look at your available budget, and also compare the prospects against the current market availability. Diamond jewellery is undeniably the most popular type of bespoke jewellery, and a multitude of factors including the colour, the cut, the clarity and the brightness of the stone all come into play at this point. Sometimes, we receive questions from certain people that cast aspersions upon our prices for bespoke jewellery creation when compared to internet services, and so we feel it is particularly important to address these concerns.
When calculating the value of diamond jewellery, it is essential to physically compare the available stones. Many internet offers may seem to extend good value deals upon diamonds, but the vast majority of these utilise flat stones that ‘leak’ the light and do not maximise the brightness of the jewellery piece. Even stones that are allegedly certified as brilliant cut, the most common round form of diamond, can tend to lack a sense of life. The best diamond cutter cannot wholly resurrect a stone that lacks quality, and this is why we buy our own diamonds from several established diamond companies to not only ensure the correct pricing, but also to make certain that these purchases are conflict free as well.
In addition to this, we weight all of our stones individually to confirm their correct classification, as many lesser quality competitors provide stones that are beneath the designated size. We also use a master set of stones and an eyeglass to safeguard against any blemishes in terms of cut and finish, so you can rest assured that our prices are not only competitive, but that the stones in question are peerless in eminence. ‘D’ coloured diamonds are the finest variety, and triple excellent stones are our preference to ideally reflect the light. Of course, bespoke jewellery depends just as much upon the setting as it does on the stone, and so we also take great pains in this area too.
Each diamond is individual, and so the shank of a ring should be as well. We can craft different mounts, ranging from ½ a carat to one full carat, and these pieces are optimised to show off the diamond to the utmost effect. For example, the rings in our video are designed to be ‘wed-fit’ pieces; meaning that these engagement rings are especially shaped to sit alongside and complement a wedding ring. Even the most elaborate bands can be subtly formed in this shape, and the level of detail in our pieces also allows them to serve as pure dress rings too. Similarly, in response to the current popularity of platinum, we showcase a variant design that uses a platinum setting and a gold shank. It’s not only the combination of hues that must be balanced either, as even the space between the setting claws must be painstakingly judged to allow easy cleaning, and also let in an generous amount of light.
As you can see, the process of creating a bespoke and individual piece of jewellery is complex, and the concepts for each project will be fully rendered as computerised graphics before our talented goldsmiths make your jewellery piece a reality. We pride ourselves on the professional and ethical nature of our bespoke jewellery service, and also aim to perfectly realise your preferred vision at the most competitive of prices. So, if you would like to register your interest in a piece of bespoke diamond jewellery, or indeed any of our other diamond rings or luxury jewellery pieces, do not hesitate to call us on 01524 38 48 58 now.
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