Bespoke Jewellery
Have something special made just for you. Whether you have a specific design in mind or need some advice coming up with the perfect piece I would love to help bring your idea to life. I specialise in rings with an organic flair but I have had the pleasure of creating a wide range of custom rings including classic gold wedding bands, diamond engagement rings and colourful stone-set pieces. I can also make other pieces like pendants, cuff-links and earrings. Made by hand in my studio in Scotland.
How It Works
One ~ Initial meeting to discuss ideas
My studio is located in The Briggait in Glasgow but I can also work with you remotely via email or Zoom. If you would like to arrange an appointment for a consultation or have any questions please get in touch using the form below. I only take on a small number of commissions a month so I can give them my full attention (so please note I may not be able to start work on your item immediately). I work in recycled & fair-trade metals as well as ethically supplied stones.
If you are interested in Wedding Rings I have a wide selection of samples available for you to come in and try on. Please note my studio is open by appointment only. I recommend allowing 8 - 12 weeks for bespoke jewellery, however it’s really best to get in touch as early as possible as I often have a waitlist.
Two ~ Designing
The designing stage almost always starts with sketches. These first sketches normally include few different options before narrowing them down to your perfect piece. I do these as digital drawings so it’s easy to quickly alter the composition etc if you want to see more options. At this stage I’ll also provide you with a quote.
Once you are happy with the sketched designs I’ll move on to physical samples or CAD (Computer Aided Design) drawings. I’ll take a deposit at this stage.
The way I approach designing your piece will vary depending on the style of jewellery being made. This stage normally takes around 2-4 weeks although it can be the most variable time-wise and can take longer. I’ll update you by email once a week (on a Friday) with sketches & samples or we can arrange studio visits.
Three ~ Making your piece
Once you are happy and have signed off on the final sketches and samples I’ll move on to making your piece! I’ll take a 50% deposit before moving on to the final piece.
I’ll keep you updated wile I make your jewellery with images and videos from my workbench. Once finished your new piece will be presented in a branded gift box and bag.
This stage takes 3-6 weeks.
Bespoke Enquiry Form
Looking for inspiration? Click the images below to visit galleries of previous makes.
Stone-Set Rings & Signets
Wedding & Commitment Rings
Not looking for rings? Check out this blog post for other types of custom jewellery I have made.
“Cannot recommend Ailsa enough! She listened to all our requests, gave us a full range of options and advice for each item and kept us really engaged in the process, meaning we were left with rings that felt truly ours. Originally Dimitris was just looking to get an engagement ring for me but after seeing the quality of work going into it, we simply had to get him one too. She was also really open about pricing and we were also thrilled at how affordable it was to buy bespoke! Looking forward to working with her again on our wedding jewellery.”