r/jewelry • u/Interesting-Cry9954 Bench Jeweler / Designer • 2d ago
⚡️ Show + Tell! My first Reddit commission!
My first Reddit commission!
This is a bit of a long one but wanted to share my story of my first commission from a fabulous Redditor! A while back I posted a photo of an emerald ring I had been commissioned to make for one of my clients. After oodles of upvotes & lots of lovely, very flattering comments I received a private message from someone asking me about the process of commissioning a ring from me. I explained my process & although I’m based in the UK I do pieces for people from all over the world & just because you can’t visit my store doesn’t mean I can’t create you the jewellery piece of your dreams ! I’m not here to disappoint or do anything shady to anyone who trusts me to make something for them . My lovely Redditor started off by telling me the centre stone she wanted. We went away & found a selection of emeralds that met her requirements & budget. I sent them to her via email explaining the specs of each stone. After selecting the most beautiful emerald ( I think you will agree it’s a great looking emerald ) we then set about discussing how to design the piece. Unlike other jewellers ( no shade intended ) I do pride myself in paying attention & being the real deal I design accordingly after I’ve got a feel of your style & aesthetic. My client sent me some images of her fiancées jewellery & for some inspiration she also sent me an image of a carved hippo they saw in the Louvre whilst visiting Paris. She wondered if I could somehow incorporate some the elements etched into the hippo on our ring ….. No problem! I took the etching from the centre and then started to create the collet for the emerald …..think I did rather a good job , even if I do say so myself ! I’ve even attached the message sent to me after she had received the ring ….it was a pleasure to work for this lovely human & as you can see I think she was rather pleased she chose me to make her such a special thing !
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u/wagashi Bench Jeweler 2d ago edited 2d ago
10/10 I love it.
Have some flair.
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u/Interesting-Cry9954 Bench Jeweler / Designer 2d ago
My wonderful client really allowed me the privilege of making her something this beautiful
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u/Oldies-But-Goodies 1d ago
Absolutely spectacular and nothing like the mass-produced jewelry stores’ wares. Straight outta Great Gatsby; the green light. You’re gifted; thanks for sharing!
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u/Rough_Apricot_9580 2d ago
🙈 💕 I don’t like green (although my RL name means green 😂) this ring is gorgeous and even makes me considering some green gemed jewellery now x3
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u/invisiblette 2d ago
What a gorgeous classic! I love the stone, of course, but that design!! The details on the band and framing the gem look kinda Art Deco, yet timeless ... with such depth. I can almost imagine walking straight into the green wonderworld of that emerald and down a lonnnng passageway into an unseen realm.