Custom engagement ring studio
Create a ring that says something about you, your partner, and your love story.
Ready to pop the question?
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Our custom design Philosophy
We design rings for people who aren’t afraid to walk on the wild side.
Our engagement rings are full of subtlety in proportions, angles, and details with intricacies refined by CAD technology or hand-carved from wax. We believe that jewellery should say something about you which is why we work with unusual stones and authentic designs.
Ready to pop the question?
Guided custom engagement ring design journey
FILL IN OUR FORM
Book an in-person or online consultation.
Come with your budget and your vision. Some couples prefer to do this step together, others want to keep it a surprise — your choice!
DESIGN WITH OUR TEAM
Create a ring that tells your love story.
We’ll get to work sketching and sourcing stones to bring your vision to life. You’ll receive an initial quote with 3 preliminary sketches.
FINISHING TOUCHES
Review and approve sketches or CAD mockups.
Once we’ve nailed every intricate detail, we’ll send you the mockup with a final quotation to approve.
PLAN THE PROPOSAL
It’s almost time to pop the question.
It takes about 10-15 working days after final approvals for our goldsmiths to create your custom engagement ring. We’ll arrange in-studio pick up or delivery depending on where you are.
Ethically sourced materials
Secure worldwide shipping
Handmade in Cape Town
Family diamonds are forever
Love spans generations and we love designing with generational stones. This stunning diamond belonged to the client’s grandmother and now it graces her finger, reminding them of the love that lasts a lifetime.
If you have a family stone or have already sourced a stone you love, we’ll happily design your ring around it.
Custom Engagement Ring: A Love Story Celebrating Bush and Sea
The luscious Oval Blue Sapphire, mirroring Cape Town’s coastal charm, is the heart of this design while accent stones and protea details connect you to the bush. Fancy yellow and cognac diamonds capture nature’s hues, and the white diamond adds a classic flair.
H&C
Our Expert Design Team
Anna
Owner & Designer
Get Inspired
Our custom engagement rings get their magic from their meanings.
Browse the previously crafted pieces we can’t stop thinking about.
Custom Engagement Ring Enquiry Form
We're so excited to design jewellery with you! The more information you give us, the more accurate your initial quotation will be. Don’t worry if you aren’t sure about the details yet, our team will be in touch shortly to guide you.
Custom Engagement Ring Queries
We've answered the most common questions about our custom engagement ring process below.
If you have additional questions, send us an email.
Can I upcycle my Gold and Gem Stones ?
Unfortunately, our workshop cannot upcycle heirloom gold into a new piece of jewellery. This is because we cannot be sure of the alloy's mixture, which can cause problems in the metal down the line.
However, we can offer you a credit for your old gold that will be deducted from your final invoice. The level of credit will be determined by the type of gold as well as the weight. We send the gold to be refined, and calculate a value according to the day's gold price, less 15% refinery fees.
Your gem stones we can use, please bring them with you to the first consultation for us to access.
Which metals are the most expensive ?
See below list (listed from most affordable to premium - the higher the carat, the higher the price).
Sterling Silver
Yellow Gold / Rose Gold
White Gold
Platinum
Why do you need to know my Budget ?
Your budget matters to us. We love to give you the most! This is why the first thing we do when we receive custom jewellery enquiries is to put together an approximate quote. The more information you can give us in the early stages, the more accurate this quote will be.
It is helpful if you come prepared with an approximate budget. This will enable us to assess what type of design and materials to use when presenting you with options. We always aim to keep the final price within a ten percent range of your budget.
See our comprehensive guides for more details.
how much does it cost & what are the Payment Terms ?
The cost of a custom jewellery is determined by the type of metal, its weight, engraving, stone selection and setting.
Or, fill in the enquiry form and we will get back to you with a quote.
We require a 50% deposit on an accepted quote. The balance is due before collection.
You can pay via EFT or card (subject to an additional 3.5% credit card fee).
How Long does it take ?
Good things, and great custom jewellery pieces, take time. Our custom timelines vary according to multiple factors. Our team will keep you informed about the unique timeline for your ring throughout the custom creation process.
We consider every custom jewellery piece to be a tiny work of art and we create them with care in our studio.
We typically aim to deliver in 4 - 6 weeks, however this can vary depending various factors ( ie rarity of stones & materials, design intricacy, timely communication).
Whats my ring size ?
Selecting the correct size is crucial for custom rings as resizing can affect the structural integrity of the piece. We offer one free resizing of one size up or one size down for custom orders. Anything beyond this will require an additional quote.
See our ring size guide or book an appointment at our studio to get measured professionally.
If unable to come in studio, most jewellery retail stores offer this service.
Is there a warrantee ?
While we do our best to ensure that all pieces leaving our studio are made to last, jewellery is also fine and delicate, and if treated roughly, it will break. We cannot be held liable for damage to jewellery once it has left our studio.
We will attend to any problems that arise due to manufacturing faults within 6 months of your purchase. We will not be held responsible for the loss of any stone.
We recommend insuring all luxury pieces, and will, upon request, provide valuation certificates for any pieces we have made. Valuations of jewellery we did not make will be at an additional charge.
Chat with our team to enquire about repairs.
Can I Return or Exchange ?
Please note that custom pieces cannot be exchanged or returned under any circumstances.
Range items (excluding Wedding Range)
If you receive any products that you are unhappy with, you are welcome to return them within 14 days of delivery, in an unused condition, along with their original packaging.
If an order is damaged or incorrect, please notify us within 48 hours.
To enquire about a return, contact us here.
Courier charges are non-refundable and the return cost of any packages is the responsibility of the customer.
All of our products are eligible for return, excluding:
Special orders (stock items with alterations etc)
Custom made Jewellery
Earrings (for hygiene reasons)
Products bought on sale
How do i Care for my jewellery ?
What are the local shipping fees ?
Yes, we offer free shipping for local South African orders over R1200.
Shipping throughout the rest of Africa is free for orders over R2500.
We charge a flat rate of R80 for shipping and free delivery for orders over R1200.
For the rest of Africa, we charge a flat rate of R500 and free delivery for orders over R2500.
Delivery time is from when the courier collects the parcel and does not include manufacturing time for items not held in stock.
🍇 If you are based in Cape Town: Today or Tomorrow. (Weekends excluded)
🌞 If you are in a National City Centre: Within 1 - 2 working days.
🍒 If you are in a small town or regional area/ farm/ rural location: Within 3 - 5 days.
9k solid gold pieces take between 10 and 15 days to manufacture if they are not held in stock.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes, yes and yes! We send orders all over the world, door to door, with DHL courier.
Please note that you may be liable for any customs and import duty, quotas, permits, product restrictions and other local requirements. These charges must be paid by the recipient of the parcel. Customs policies vary widely from state to state and country to country.
Therefore we suggest that you check the requirements in your country before placing an order.
We charge a flat rate of R500 for shipping orders internationally (excl Australia & New Zealand).
For Australia & New Zealand, we charge a flat rate of R650.
Can I claim a VAT refund if I'm a foreign citizen?
Yes, please visit the Vat Refund Agency site for all the information.
Do you have a store?
Yes we do! Come visit us at 74 Long Street, Winchester House (2nd Level).
You are welcome to shop our available stock at our Long Street studio. However, in order to deliver a shopping experience that feels bespoke, we do ask that you book an appointment.
All custom consultations need to complete the Enquiry Form to book your consultation.
Not sure where to start?
Read our engagement ring guides.
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