A Silver Cuff Made with Family-Mined Gemstones
This handcrafted sterling silver cuff was created using gemstones mined and cut by the client’s late father.
As part of a larger bespoke collection, the cuff was designed to honour both the beauty of the stones and the family history they carried. A carefully selected combination of gemstones was arranged within a clean geometric design, allowing each stone to remain individual while becoming part of a cohesive, wearable piece.
Design Development & Brief
The client brought us a collection of gemstones that had been mined and cut by her late father over many years. Rather than creating a single piece, we worked together to develop a collection of jewellery that would allow the stones — and their story — to be worn and enjoyed.
For this cuff, a selection of gemstones was chosen from the larger parcel and arranged in a balanced geometric layout. Different stone shapes, colours and sizes were combined to create a contemporary design while preserving the individuality of each gemstone.
Inside the Workshop
The cuff was fabricated entirely by hand from sterling silver. Individual settings were constructed to suit the varying gemstone shapes, including round, square and rectangular cuts.
Each setting was carefully positioned and integrated into the cuff structure before the stones were individually set by hand. The finished piece was then polished and refined to create a clean architectural appearance that allows the gemstones to remain the focus.
The Finished Piece
Metal: Sterling Silver
Stones: Selection of family-mined gemstones, including aquamarine, quartz and emeralds
Origin of Stones: Mined and cut by the client’s late father
Setting: Hand-fabricated bezel settings
Technique: Hand Fabrication & Stone Setting
Style: Bespoke Gemstone Cuff
Project Details
Family-mined gemstones
Gemstones cut by the client’s late father
Part of a larger bespoke collection
Hand-fabricated sterling silver cuff
Mixed gemstone shapes and colours
Individual settings made for each stone
Contemporary geometric design
At a Glance
More than a piece of jewellery, this cuff represents a family’s connection to gemstones collected, cut and treasured over many years.
By combining hand-fabricated silverwork with stones mined and cut by the client’s late father, the finished piece transforms a personal collection into something meaningful, wearable and entirely unique to its owner.