I
think an important part of the Glasswing Jewellery service is offering a
're-design' for my customers if for any reason they'd like their
jewellery tweeked...it hasn't happened much I have to say.....
So
adding diamonds to her green sea glass and white gold engagement ring for a customer actually involved
re-building the entire ring ... sea glass won't tolerate any heating
whatsoever, so it had to be removed, but that's OK - I love a challenge! :)
This ring is all 14ct recycled white gold, and the little recycled diamonds
are a lovely quality VSI just under 3mm diameter either side of the
glass. I'm so pleased I decided to leave the back open, I totally love the way the
light comes through.
All hand forged Glasswing diamond engagement rings are conflict free - here's how:
I currently use 100% recycled diamonds, recovered from vintage jewellery. I work individually with each customer, sourcing recycled diamonds to suit their design specification and their budget. Soon I will also be offering ethical newly mined diamonds, from Canada, and other environmentally responsible origins.
All the certificated recycled diamonds I select are are analysed and re-graded
by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and have ther own '4c's
assessment' report, which is the customer's to keep. The GIA is
considered to be the top gemological authority when it comes to
authenticating and grading gemstones in the world.
You can't get a surer guarantee that your engagement ring is ethical,
eco-friendly and conflict free. Not only that, I use recycled precious
metals, simple tools and minimal mechanisation in my making processes.
If you'd like to find out about commissioning a ring, you can find out more on the Glasswing website.
More new and recent jewellery will be going live on the website ths
month, and each time I make a new design, this becomes part of my range.
So if you don't see exactly what you'd like, just drop me a line.
