Gorgeous ethical sapphires for spring

I've made quite a few sea glass triple rings since the first one I made for Fran last year. Details of these can be found in an earlier blog post.

Since then, I've also been so looking forward to making one of these popular Glasswing triple rings with these beautiful ethical sapphires from Malawi, and then lo and behold, two lovely engagement ring commissions come along at once!

The first (above) is an a very low setting 3mm light teal ethical sapphire with two sweet sparkly recycled diamonds either side, set in 14ct recycled white gold on a recycled silver forged band. Low settings are great if you are active, or work in an environment where you don't want your ring getting caught in clothing or any creative work, or potentially catching on other people (like a caring or teaching environment for instance). 

These little sapphires are such a gorgeous subtle colour, they remind me of the ocean, (and sea glass funnily enough!)  I can't get enough of them!

The second commission was Katy's beautiful triple engagement ring with a trio of larger stones (those are recycled white diamonds either side)... all set in lusciously rich, eco friendly recycled 14ct yellow gold which contrasted really nicely with the slightly deeper teal of the central sapphire. The Malawi ethical sapphire which is a 5mm round brilliant cut stone, with astonishing clarity and sparkle. It's on a recycled 14ct white gold, organic texture hammered band which tapers gently towards the settings. 

Katy's delight was wonderful to read when she emailed me from Denmark where she lives ...."I have it!! Thank you so much it is so beautiful :-) exactly what I wanted, wow. I can't stop staring at it!"

If you'd like to know more about working with me to create an ethical gemstone ring  especially for you, or another piece of ethical jewellery, details and ways to contact me can be found on my website.

Beautiful Ethical Sapphire Engagement ring with a low Setting

A lot of my customers ask me about the height of the setting and stone on my rings, especially if they are sporty, in a caring profession or enjoy gardening and are worried about either knocking the stone, losing it or possibly getting it caught in clothes.

This engagement ring is an example of a very low setting with a beautiful ethically sourced mid-blue sapphire from the fabulous company Fairtrade Gems in Hatton garden, which I made for a customer recently.

It is created from smooth ethical 9ct white gold, which has been left un-plated (it is available in different golds, unplated or rhodium plated if requested) and it really is a lovely low profile ideal if you have any concerns about the stone on your ring protuding too much.

The couple are so happy (and of course she said yes!) that they have just come back to me to make their wedding rings too!

Blue sea glass and diamond engagement ring in recycled silver

I've been really enjoying working with sea glass and diamonds, I think it makes an amzing combination sea in fairtrade gold or recycled silver.

I created this triple ring in 100% recycled silver with a piece of rare blue sea glass and 3mm brilliant cut diamonds. A special engagement ring to celebrate Carys and Ross's not just having found each other and their beautiful union of love and joy, but also to signify the way that hope, and an extraordinary relationship with the ocean has helped to heal after deep tragedy. 

I am so honoured to make rings for all my customers, and to share in a small but significant way in some wonderful, romantic and sometimes awe-inspiring stories.

If you'd like to know more about about Glasswing Jewellery handmade ethical jewellery, sea glass and wedding rings head over to the Glasswing Jewellery website.

Lovely customer feedback to boost the morale..

We've been very busy here at Glasswing, catching up after a horrid dose of staff flu. What lovely feedback to find in my overflowing inbox!.....

"Hi Kate,

We're just back from South Africa, newly engaged. I wanted to belatedly thank you warmly for rushing the ring through for me in January - I really appreciate it. The ring fitted perfectly (my worries were unfounded!) and my fiancee absolutely loves it. She's also very impressed with your ethical production methods and sourcing of materials. The quality is fantastic and it has drawn a lot of comments from admirers - I've passed your website address on to a few people!

So thanks again for all your help. I won't hesitate to recommend you to my friends.

I've also attached a pic of my fiance holding a very friendly gecko which she rescued from the shower in our treehouse in KwaZulu-Natal, which shows the ring off nicely! Thought you might appreciate it.

Best,
Will (London) "

Gorgeous! We do appreciate it, thanks Will, and many congratulations!