Making your wedding rings

Your day will take place in the fully equipped and relaxed surroundings of Jewellery Workshops where you will have exclusive access and sole guidance from Kate.  At least 2 weeks prior to your workshop date we'll arrange to have a half hour consultation, either in person or virtually. Here we will discuss your design ideas, sizing and metal options as well as any extras you would like to include. On the day itself we'll work through the process slowly to make sure everything is just perfect and there'll be plenty of tea, coffee and cake. Thoughout the day photos will be taken to remind you of your experience. 

Timings

3-4 months timeframe is ideal to schedule consultation, workshop, hallmarking and to add any engraving or stone setting you might want. This is dependant on what you'd like, your timings and bookings already in place. Please get in touch even if you don't have quite that much time, I try and be as flexible as possible.

The initial consultation will take approximately half an hour with the workshop itself generally lasting from 3 - 4 hours but this is approximate. What is most important is that you are happy with the quality and finish of your ring.

Wedding ring workshops take place on mid-week days only and generally start at 10am.

What's included

Your consultation, workshop day, full use of equipment and private tuition. Materials and extras are charged on top of your workshop price (please see below). 

Materials

Material costs vary depending on which metal you choose, plus the shape, design, size, width and weight of your rings. For all metals above 9ct it's recommended (but not complulsory) that you make your ring in silver and then have it cast in your chosen metal. This saves any worry about mistakes being made and you can enjoy your making day.

Following your initial consultation you will be given a guide price for your design. The exact price will be determined when materials are purchased or casting is complete due to the fluctuations in metal cost. It is also possible to re-use sentimental gold should you wish to, please note there is still a charge for this process.

Below is a rough guide for metal costs:

Silver: £80 - £120

9ct white, yellow or rose gold : £180 - £450

18ct yellow gold : £300 - £900

18ct white gold: £400- £1000

Platinum / Palladium  - Platinum and Palladium rings will be created in silver and cast in your chosen metal.

Platinum: £600 - £1600

Palladium: £700- £1700

Extras

Special Delivery: £8.50

Hallmarking: £30 / £40 per ring. Please Note: This is a legal requirement.

Engraving dependant

Stone setting dependant

What happens now?

Once you have made your booking please get in touch to arrange your consultation and workshop times. 

Before the consultation

It helps to have an idea of the following before we have our initial consultation but we can chat through all the options and decide as we go along.

Metal

Ring profile 

Ring width

Ring size 

Additional extras to consider such as engraving or stone setting

On the workshop day itself

Please bring reading glasses if you use them and magnifying goggles if you have them. Also to keep you safe it's best to wear closed toed shoes, tie long hair back and avoid loose flappy clothes.

In the mean time, if you have any questions please get in touch by emailing kate@jewelleryworkshops.co.uk or give me a call on 07903204895.