A bespoke cocktail ring featuring a large pear-cut amethyst, handcrafted in yellow and white gold with Celtic-inspired diamond-set detailing.
The design was created around a centre stone selected from our collection, with smaller inherited stones incorporated into the shoulders to create a bold, personal statement ring.
Handmade Pear-Cut Amethyst Cocktail Ring
Design Development & Brief
The client commissioned a bold statement ring centred around a large pear-cut amethyst selected from our gemstone collection.
Drawing inspiration from Celtic knotwork and traditional jewellery craftsmanship, Matthew developed a design that combined yellow and white gold with intricate shoulder detailing. Smaller inherited stones were incorporated into the design, adding personal meaning while enhancing the structure and detail of the ring.
The shoulders were designed around a Celtic-inspired pattern, with diamond-set accents and rope-style claw details used to frame the amethyst and showcase its size, colour and presence.
The design was developed around the scale and colour of the pear-cut amethyst, with Celtic-inspired shoulder details used to incorporate inherited stones into the final ring.
Inside the Workshop
Rather than relying on a cast design, each element of this ring was fabricated and assembled by hand.
The yellow gold structure, white gold details and Celtic-inspired shoulders were individually shaped and fitted, while the rope-style claws and gallery were carefully constructed to complement the large centre stone. The inherited stones were then set into the shoulders before the final amethyst was secured and the ring was polished and refined.
The Finished Piece
The finished ring is bold, detailed and highly personal.
The large pear-cut amethyst gives the piece colour and drama, while the Celtic-inspired shoulder design adds movement, texture and meaning. By combining inherited stones with a centre stone selected specifically for the project, the finished ring became a one-of-a-kind cocktail ring with strong character from every angle.
Metal: 9ct Yellow Gold & 9ct White Gold
Centre Stone: Pear-Cut Amethyst, approximately 17ct
Accent Stones: Light purple tanzanites and diamonds, including inherited stones
Setting: Rope-Style Claw Setting
Technique: Hand Fabrication & Stone Setting
Style: Bespoke Cocktail Ring
Project Details
Custom designed around a feature amethyst
Centre stone selected from our gemstone collection
Inherited stones incorporated into the design
Celtic-inspired shoulder detailing
Two-tone yellow and white gold construction
Diamond-set accents
Handmade and assembled at the bench
At a Glance
This ring demonstrates how traditional fabrication techniques can be combined with expressive design to create a piece with strong personal character.
The large amethyst, Celtic-inspired shoulders, inherited gemstones and handcrafted details work together to create a bold cocktail ring that could never be replicated from a catalogue. Every component was individually shaped, assembled and finished by hand, resulting in a piece that reflects both craftsmanship and individuality.