Surrey Homes | SH40 | February 2018 | Wedding supplement inside

SH Wedding Supplement
Grand Designs
The jewellers Eaton & Jones talk us through a very special engagement ring commission
What’s your favourite engagement
ring commission to date? We were
commissioned to design a ring from two very
sentimental inherited rings. They were antique
pieces set with charming old cut diamonds; a
diamond solitaire and a three stone diamond
ring featuring two fantastic yellow diamonds.
What materials did the design
comprise? Together we carefully selected
which of the large old cut diamonds to use,
alongside the two stunning yellow diamonds.
The ring was a complete handmade one
off piece, made in 18ct white gold.
What was the inspiration/brief
behind it? The brief was to create an
organic, elegant design, with curves and
details reminiscent of Rene Lalique’s work.
How long did it take to make? A
special commission such as an engagement
ring is not something to be rushed. It is a
process that should be remembered and
enjoyed! During the initial design stage
we work very closely with the
customer. This particular
commission took eight
weeks, from the very
first meeting though
to the finished ring.
A similar design
would cost from… To
handmake a ring similar to
this, using the customer’s stones,
would be approximately £2000. To
make the ring as a whole and supply
stones would be approximately £5,000.
Find Eaton & Jones at 102 High Street, Tenterden 01580 763357 eatonandjones.co.uk
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