Buying Guide

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Explore our guide for expert advice on how to create the perfect bespoke engagement ring.

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Explore Gemstones

Find the magic in Gemstones. Each possessing its own distinct beauty, from vibrant rubies to serene sapphires. Explore their unique characteristics to find your favorite gem. 

Diamond Knowledge

Explore our transparent pricing approach for your bespoke piece, ensuring clarity and informed decision-making throughout your jewellery creation journey. Discover how we break down costs for each element and what starting costs to anticipate.

How much does it cost?

Explore our transparent pricing approach for your bespoke piece, ensuring clarity and informed decision-making throughout your jewellery creation journey. Discover how we break down costs for each element and what starting costs to anticipate.

Discover Precious Metals

Understand your chosen precious metal, whether it's Yellow, White, Rose gold, or platinum. Explore their unique characteristics, such as durability and colour differences, to guide your selection of the perfect metal for your bespoke jewelry piece.

Looking for Pre-Designed Ready to Order Pieces?

Semi-Bespoke

Lathe Made

Our lathe-made manufacturing process is perfect for creating simpler bands, especially for weddings. These bands are made to order but originate from pre-set designs, ensuring efficiency and precision. Additionally, they can be engraved with a personalised message, adding sentimental value to your jewellery piece. Despite being less labour-intensive, lathe-made wedding bands maintain high quality without compromising on craftsmanship. This makes them an excellent choice for those seeking a personalised band without the bespoke price tag.

Curated Collection

Is bespoke right for you?

Unique and Personalised Designs:

At Durham Rose, we understand that engagements and weddings are deeply personal milestones, and your jewellery should reflect that. With bespoke jewellery, you have the opportunity to collaborate with our designers to craft a piece that tells your unique love story and matches your style. Whether you envision a classic design with a modern twist or something entirely unconventional, the options are limitless. We can start with a rough sketch, a few inspirational images, or simply a description to ignite the creative process.

Beyond Engagements and Weddings:

While engagements and weddings are significant moments for bespoke jewellery, its beauty extends far beyond. From anniversary gifts to milestone celebrations, bespoke jewellery provides endless options for honouring life's special moments. Whether you're looking for a standout necklace, a set of earrings, or a unique bracelet, bespoke jewellery empowers you to create pieces that are as unique as you are.

Added Sentimental Elements:

Engagement rings and wedding bands carry profound meaning, symbolising love, commitment, and partnership. Choosing bespoke jewellery allows you to add even more significance to these symbols by integrating elements that hold special meaning for you and your partner. Whether it's a hidden inscription, a birthstone, or a custom-designed motif, bespoke jewellery offers a way to express your love in a deeply personal and unique way.

Craftsmanship and Quality:

Choosing a bespoke piece from Durham Rose means selecting superior craftsmanship and unmatched quality. Unlike mass-produced pieces, each custom creation is carefully handcrafted by our skilled artisans, who bring a meticulous eye to every detail. From handpicking the finest materials to using traditional techniques, we ensure each piece is crafted to last a lifetime. With a commitment to precision, every aspect—from gemstone settings to intricate designs—is executed flawlessly, resulting in a piece that is not only beautiful but also a true work of art.

For those moments that simply can’t wait, we’re delighted to introduce our Curated collection, designed specifically for urgent deliveries with a lead time of just 2-3 weeks.

While bespoke jewellery typically requires 4-6 weeks due to its highly detailed and labour-intensive nature, this collection offers a more immediate option without compromising quality or craftsmanship. Each piece in the Curated collection is designed with the same meticulous attention to detail and artisanal expertise that define our brand.

Selecting a design from this collection is more than just choosing jewellery, it’s commissioning a unique piece of art, tailored just for you. We like to call it mass-designing, not mass-producing, where every element, from material selection to the final finishing touches, is thoughtfully curated to create something truly special.

At Durham Rose Bespoke Jewellers, we take pride in bringing your vision to life, even when time is of the essence. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone or seeking a meaningful gift, our Semi-Bespoke range ensures your important moments are honoured with elegance and style.

Whilst bespoke jewellery provides a unique and personalised touch, it may not always be the ideal option for everyone.

Uncover if it's the best choice for you...

Within our curated collection, we also provide semi-bespoke pieces that offer a personalised touch to meet your preferences. This option is perfect if you're not looking for a fully bespoke piece but still want to add your personal stamp with minor modifications. With semi-bespoke jewellery, you have the flexibility to choose metal colours, setting styles, or stone types according to your liking. It allows you to tailor the design to reflect your unique style while enjoying the convenience of pre-designed options.

At Durham Rose, we thrive on creativity and craftsmanship. Our curated collection showcases a selection of pre-designed jewellery pieces that we have meticulously crafted with care. Each piece is thoughtfully designed, staying in tune with the latest trends and featuring exciting and innovative designs. Whether you're celebrating a special anniversary or searching for a meaningful gift, our curated collection aims to offer a wide range of options to suit every occasion. This option is perfect for those with tighter time frames who need a piece more quickly.

Why Choose Bespoke with Durham Rose

Introducing our New Curated Collection

Jewellery as unique as you are

Why Choose Bespoke?

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"Bespoke" refers to a custom-made, one off piece that caters to an individual's specific preferences or requirements. In the world of jewellery, a bespoke piece is crafted uniquely for the customer, often through a collaborative process between the customer and the jeweller. This process results in a one-of-a-kind design that mirrors the customer's style, personality, and preferences.

Opting for bespoke jewellery from Durham Rose initiates a journey of personalisation and creativity. Each piece is meticulously crafted to meet your exact specifications, ensuring that every detail reflects your style, personality, and preferences. Whether it's an engagement ring symbolising the beginning of a lifelong commitment or a necklace capturing a cherished memory, our bespoke creations are tailored uniquely for you.

With bespoke jewellery from Durham Rose, you're not simply purchasing a piece of jewellery; you're investing in a timeless treasure that narrates your unique story. Crafted with precision and attention to detail, our creations are designed to be cherished for generations to come.

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